Turkish Series News on May 5, 2024

Four years ago, it was announced that the life story of the late Turkish comedian and singer Seyfi Dursunoğlu, more widely recognized through his comedic persona Huysuz Virjin, which he embodied on stage, would be adapted into a film. Salih Bademci was cast for the role, garnering considerable interest from audiences.

Salih Bademci

Tolga Sarıtaş disclosed to journalists details about his forthcoming marriage to Zeynep Mayruk, scheduled for June. He admitted to playing a minor role in the wedding preparations, humorously remarking, “Now, everything is in the capable hands of my fiancée Zeynep.”

Tolga Sarıtaş

İlker Aksüm compares himself to Brad Pitt, stating, “I may not possess Brad Pitt’s appearance, but I believe I surpass him as an actor.”

İlker Aksüm

A blogger from the prominent cinema site dizilah visited the filming location of the new Turkish drama “Kuma” (“The Other Wife”), which is set to captivate its audience with fresh episodes each day. The plot revolves around Ceylan, who escapes from her family home, and her subsequent encounter with Karan, an affluent young businessman. As their love blossoms, they soon plan a wedding. However, when Ceylan is accused of murdering Karan’s brother, Karan finds himself obligated to marry his brother’s widow. Consequently, Ceylan becomes the ‘kuma’, Karan’s second wife, fated to bear his children.

The Other Wife

Kaan Taşaner, responding to recent remarks made by his co-star Feyza Civelek, who portrays Nilay in the series “Cranberry Sherbet,” observed, “Feyza truly is a singular personality. Actors generally tend to maintain an air of mystery, but Feyza is characterized by her exceptional openness, likely due to her straightforward personality. She invariably radiates with the excitement of good news, detonating bombs of frankness.”

Kaan Taşaner

Meryem Uzerli and Burak Berkay Akgul starred in the new series “Ru,” which will be released on the GAIN platform on May 24th. Originally planned for Disney+, the series will now premiere on the Turkish digital service. The plot focuses on the unexpected love affair between 38-year-old Reyhan and 18-year-old Uzer, promising a deep and gripping tale to its viewers.

Ru

Zeynep Çamcı was featured as a special guest on Arda Türkmen’s popular cooking show “Arda ile Omuz Omuza”.

Zeynep Çamcı

The stylish Ebru Şahin and Cedi Osman at director Cem Karci’s birthday celebration.

Ebru Şahin and Cedi Osman

Kaan Taşaner with his beloved Seray Kaya.

Kaan Taşaner

Serenay Sarıkaya adorns the cover of L’Officiel’s May issue.

Serenay Sarıkaya

In mid-May, Hande Erçel will make an appearance on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival as an honorary guest from the globally renowned Italian jewelry house Pomellato, of which she is the Turkish ambassador. Following this event, she will also attend the prestigious amfAR gala evening, an organization dedicated to AIDS research.

Hande Erçel

Hande Doğandemir graces the cover of Elele magazine’s May issue.

Hande Doğandemir

Melisa Sözen and Harun Tekin, encountered by journalists at the Zorlu Shopping Center, when asked about their marriage plans, declared, “We have been married for 10 years!”

Melisa Sözen and Harun Tekin

Blogger Dedikoducu Cocuk reported that Turkish channels, having forgone the airing of summer series, might consider showcasing Korean and international projects for the summer season, supplemented with Turkish dubbing.

Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun behind the scenes of the series “Şehrazad” (Şehrazad)

Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun

Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ shared his feelings about what it’s like to be a father: “They say that men can’t truly feel like fathers until the child is born. But how can I not feel these emotions, watching Başak’s belly grow right before my eyes? I’ve started to physically feel the hardships she endures. It’s a magical feeling…”

Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ

Aras Bulut İynemli posted a photo from the movie “Atatürk.”

Aras Bulut İynemli

Burcu Biricik celebrated her birthday.

Burcu Biricik

Merih Öztürk, known for her role in the series “Black Tree,” was transformed at the hands of the famous makeup artist Selda Şahin.

Merih Öztürk

Hande Erçel appeared in a new look for the movie “Mevlana: Intoxicated by Love.” The film will narrate the life and works of the renowned 13th-century Persian Sufi mystic and poet Jalaluddin Rumi, as well as his relationship with Shams of Tabriz.

Hande Erçel

The cast of “Ezel” reunited to celebrate the birthday of director Cem Karci.

Ezel

Information about a romantic relationship between Mert Turak and Melis Çinar, actors from the series “Red Roses,” appeared online.

Mert Turak and Melis Çinar

Gülcan Arslan has joined the cast of the series “Chest’s Scent.”

Gülcan Arslan

Yiğit Kirazcı and Ceren Karakoç are relaxing during breaks from filming the series “Cranberry Sherbet.”

Yiğit Kirazcı and Ceren Karakoç

Demet Özdemir shared her thoughts on searching for her next role in a new interview: “While studying scripts for both the big screen and television series, I haven’t yet found the role that would instantly win my heart… I am attracted to the prospect of embodying characters with diverse internal dynamics, whose motives may be similar but who are deeply individual, as opposed to stereotypical images.”

Demet Özdemir

Rıza Kocaoğlu, Ulaş Tuna Astepe, Kadir Doğulu, and Erkan Kolçak Köstendil are spending time together, enjoying their leisure.

Rıza Kocaoğlu, Ulaş Tuna Astepe, Kadir Doğulu, and Erkan Kolçak Köstendil