Turkish Series News on January 18, 2025

Alp Navruz, responding to the question “Is it easy to be an actor?” said: “Being popular is easy, but being an actor is difficult.”

Alp Navruz

The film *Champions*, starring Murat Yıldırım, Büşra Pekin, and Erdal Özyağcılar, gathered 284,117 viewers in its first week, showing a promising start at the box office.

Champions

Burak Deniz: “What inspires me is when both actors tune in to the same emotional wavelength, making the scene and the atmosphere real. That feeling, and the awareness that I succeeded in my task, gives me strength and excites me.”

Burak Deniz

Ahsen Eroğlu admitted she chose to become an actress because her height prevented her from pursuing her dream of playing volleyball. She is 1.64m tall. “If I were taller, I would have continued in volleyball. I even considered surgery to increase my height,” she shared.

Ahsen Eroğlu

In the popular ATV series *Establishment: Osman*, produced by Bozdağ Film and starring Burak Özçivit, recent plot developments will lead to the departure of a notable actor. Özgür Çevik, who joined as Lukas earlier this season, is leaving the series directed by Ahmet Yılmaz. Alongside this key departure, two new actors will be joining the cast.

Özgür Çevik

Burak Özçivit and Fahriye Evcen headed to Saudi Arabia.

Burak Özçivit and Fahriye Evcen

On the set of the series *Shakir Family: Miracles and Scandals*, a fire broke out, causing a temporary halt in production. To keep viewer interest alive, a special episode was prepared to explore the Shakir Pasha family story from a new angle. In this new installment, Serra Hanım decides to record her family’s history to remember important past events and capture unforgettable moments. Her unpublished memoirs will reveal not only the family’s successes but also its secrets. The biggest surprise is the participation of Serra Şenol Boyvat, granddaughter of Füreya Koral and great-granddaughter of Shakir Pasha. Portraying the memoir’s author, Serra Hanım will visit relatives to gather recollections of the past and piece everything together.

Serra Şenol Boyvat

Ece Sükan on the cover of the new issue of L’Officiel

Ece Sükan

Mert Ramazan Demir and Gözde Kansu on the set of the series “Golden Boy”

Mert Ramazan Demir and Gözde Kansu

Sümeyye Aydoğan and Burak Yörük on the set of the series “Dangerous Ceylan.”

Sümeyye Aydoğan and Burak Yörük

Esra Bilgiç – new photo

Esra Bilgiç

Nurgül Yeşilçay and her green-eyed companion

Nurgül Yeşilçay

Ulaş Tuna Astepe and Hazal Subaşı star in the series “First and Last.”

Ulaş Tuna Astepe and Hazal Subaşı

Liliya İrem Salman adorns the new issue of MOODBOARD magazine

Liliya İrem Salman

Screenwriters Giray Altınok and Kerem Özdoğan have revealed the first frames of the original comedy film “Another You.” The movie is set to premiere in the spring on Disney+ in Turkey.

Another You

Burak Sergen, who portrayed Samet in the Show TV series “Black Heart,” is leaving the project by mutual agreement with production company Tims&B. The series will continue shooting in Cappadocia under the direction of Murat Saraçoğlu.

Burak Sergen

Significant cast changes have occurred in the popular Ay Yapım series “Genius.” According to Birsen Altuntaş, Ahsen Eroğlu—leading actress as Esme—is concluding her involvement with the project. Under the guidance of director Umut Aral, the production team has started adjusting the script. Screenwriter Damla Serim is working on storyline modifications that will organically phase out Esme’s character. This decision came as an unexpected twist for the production. Representatives from Ay Yapım have not yet commented on the show’s future direction.

Genius

Hande Erçel, known for her strong bond with her niece Mavi, surprised her with a lavish gift. The actress took the little one to a toy store and purchased a present worth 30,000 Turkish liras.

Hande Erçel

The renowned Turkish acting couple Burak Deniz and Bestemsu Özdemir have announced the end of their relationship, which began in 2023. Both confirmed the breakup, noting they remain on respectful terms. Bestemsu Özdemir has already been seen with a new partner, while Burak Deniz stated his intention to focus on his career.

Burak Deniz and Bestemsu Özdemir

Filming of the ambitious new series “Reporter” from TRT and Tabii is set to begin in February. So Medya continues work on the project. The show’s director and screenwriter is Emrah Aguş, while Serdar Yöretici serves as producer. The leading roles will be played by Ahmet Kürşat Ocalan as Uğur and Furkan Andıç as Bekir, focusing on two talented reporters’ adventures. Actor Cem Özer has also joined the cast, portraying Halim Çiftçi, the channel coordinator. In addition, he previously played Al-Jazari in another highly anticipated Tabii series, “Altay.” For that role, Cem Özer underwent a rejuvenation process via makeup, and additional scenes were filmed specifically for him.

Cem Özer