Turkish Series News on February 18, 2025

Çağatay Ulusoy and Demet Özdemir during the poster shoot for the series “Eşref’s Dream.”

Çağatay Ulusoy and Demet Özdemir

Tuba Büyüküstün has been cast as Barış Arduç’s co-star in the film “Mister Horror.”

Barış Arduç and Tuba Büyüküstün

Selin Şekerci has changed her hairstyle.

Selin Şekerci

Aytekin Ataş has been named the composer for the series “Eşref’s Dream.” His portfolio includes projects such as “Bahar,” “My Name is Farah,” “Betrayal,” “Fugitive,” “Ramo,” “Knock on My Door,” “The Miracle Doctor,” “Once Upon a Time in Çukurova,” “Magnificent Century,” and “The Silencers.”

Aytekin Ataş

Filming has been completed for the romantic comedy “Remember Love,” starring Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel. The series is set to premiere in May on Disney+.

Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel

Due to family issues, Özcan Deniz felt unwell on set and was taken to the hospital. It was revealed that the 52-year-old actor suffered a heart attack. After hospitalization, he underwent an angiography and was discharged for recovery at home. In the coming days, doctors plan to insert a stent.

Özcan Deniz

The owner of ID İletişim, Ayşe Barım, was arrested on charges of organizing the Gezi Park protests 12 years ago. Yesterday, the court ruled for her release. However, the prosecutor’s office appealed the decision, and Ayşe Barım was re-arrested.

Ayşe Barım

Özge Gürel and Serkan Çayoğlu for Hello! magazine.

Özge Gürel and Serkan Çayoğlu

A plane carrying Devrim Özkan and Bige Önal was struck by lightning, causing panic among passengers. The actresses, who were traveling to Bodrum for the filming of “Everything is Fine,” experienced distress when a lightning bolt hit the Boeing 737 (TC-CRG) shortly after takeoff. They were unable to hold back tears. Fortunately, the plane returned safely to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The film, directed by Ahmet Kapucu and Halil İbrahim Ünal, wrapped up shooting in two weeks.

Devrim Özkan and Bige Önal

A post by Özcan Deniz’s wife, Samar Dadgar, sparked widespread discussion: “If anything happens to him, I will destroy your world… I’m already on my way to the hospital! I can barely breathe! If something happens to Özcan, I will ruin you!”

Özcan Deniz and Samar Dadgar

Engin Akyürek has been named a peace ambassador for the Busca La PAZ Worldwide foundation, an organization that supports peace, arts, and education in Mexico. He was chosen for his active humanitarian efforts and commitment to social causes.

Engin Akyürek

Turkish actress Selin Yeninci was the sole representative of Turkey at the summit in Berlin, organized by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy.

Selin Yeninci

Fahriye Evcen attended an event for Halk Bank, where she serves as the brand ambassador.

Fahriye Evcen

Turkish films are gaining popularity in Russia. Following the success of “The son of the rich,” starring Kerem Bürsin and Melis Sezen, audiences have also shown interest in “Give It to the Wind,” featuring Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç. “The son of the rich” attracted 534,000 viewers in 25 days, earning 236 million rubles (~2.6 million USD). “Give It to the Wind” gathered 349,000 viewers in 11 days, with earnings of 173 million rubles (~1.9 million USD).

Give It to the Wind