Turkish Series News on November 6, 2024
Burak Özçivit was reportedly defrauded of 10 million Turkish liras by a longtime associate. It is said that the actor is preparing to take legal action against this employee after discovering illicit earnings through international business trips and advertising contracts. The actor has already commented on the issue, stating, “Today’s news, circulated as speculation, has nothing to do with reality… Please exercise caution and refrain from publishing false and distorted information!”
The first promotional trailer for the new series “Holding,” produced by Limon Yapım, has been released on the ATV channel. Hayri Aslan is the project’s producer, with Barış Yöş directing. “Holding” promises viewers a drama filled with family conflicts, intrigue, jealousy, betrayal, and unexpected plot twists, crafting a tense and captivating storyline.
Nurseli İdiz: “In the past, theater paid little. Now, one can earn well—we receive between 150,000 and 200,000 liras per month. If I were acting in a series, my fee would be 100,000 liras per episode.”
Semiha Bezek has joined the cast of the series “Intelligence.” She will portray Füsun, a university friend of Neslihan (played by Aybüke Pusat). This series about the workings of an intelligence service continues to hold viewers’ attention.
On November 8, actor Kerem Bürsin will participate in a session titled “The Power of Connections” at the “Brand Week Istanbul” event. Before the program, he met with representatives from Meta
Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ and Birkan Sokullu met to celebrate their 10-year friendship.
Renowned actress Evrim Alasya, who is romantically linked to Kerem Alışık, purchased a villa in the village of Uzunkuyu in Urla for 15 million Turkish liras.
Hadise and Seda Bakan in an interview with Marie Claire magazine: “They say that making new friends is difficult after a certain age, but we developed a very warm connection from day one.”
The production of the series “Flowers Bloom” (Çiçekler Açar) has been postponed until late December or early January 2025. Writer Şükrü Necati Şahin has decided to focus on the series “Red Buds.”
The series “Ugly” (Çirkin), produced in partnership by Medyapım and 25 Yapım, is scheduled for release on Now TV in January 2025. Negotiations are ongoing with Lizge Cömert for the lead female role.
Serra Pirinç appeared on the cover of the November issue of “Women’s Shine” magazine.
The gala premiere of the second season of the series “First and Last” took place yesterday. Ulaş Tuna Astepe, who plays the role of Cihan in the series, expressed deep appreciation for his co-star, noting, “I would gladly continue working with Hazal Subaşı endlessly.”
Social media is abuzz with discussions about Hazal Subaşı’s outfit at the gala premiere of “First and Last,” which turned out to be an exact replica of a dress worn by Damla Sönmez.
Neslihan Atagül – a happy mother-to-be.
Kaan Urgancıoğlu shared his thoughts on the issue of information overload, emphasizing that the fear of missing out (FOMO) has become a significant social problem. The actor admitted to the difficulty of balancing the need to focus on specific tasks with the desire to stay updated on everything happening around him. Urgancıoğlu also candidly discussed his dependency on Twitter, despite recognizing the manipulative nature of algorithms. He anticipates reaching a saturation point when he can let go of this habit. In his view, specialized retreats without internet and mobile connectivity for digital detoxes will emerge as a pressing need in modern society.
Actress Merve Şeyma Zengin, known for her role as Tasula in Netflix’s “The Club,” has signed a contract with OGM Pictures to participate in a new project, “Shahrazad.”
At the 50th anniversary ceremony of the “Golden Butterfly” awards, one of the most prestigious events in the Turkish television and entertainment industry, the winners in the “Rising Stars” category have been announced. The gala will take place on December 8 at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center, hosted by Çağla Şıkel and Cem Davran. Four young actors will be honored: Sümeyye Aydoğan, Alisa Sezen Sever from the series “Bahar,” as well as Bilal Yiğit Koçak and Melis Minkari, who have garnered acclaim in the series “My Brothers and Sisters.”
Acclaimed master of Yeşilçam-era Turkish cinema, İzzet Günay, expressed his admiration for his colleague Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ: “I closely follow the new generation of actors, and there truly are some who captivate me. Especially our beloved Kıvanç. Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ is truly an exceptional actor, a natural talent. I genuinely admire and respect his skill. Each of them has their unique charisma.”
Mert Ramazan Demir in a new advertising campaign for Head & Shoulders shampoo.
Demet Özdemir in a new advertising campaign for the furniture brand Konfor.
Barış Arduç in a new advertising campaign for the brand Kiğılı.
Ayça Ayşin Turan – new photo.
Pınar Deniz – new photo.