Turkish Series News on March 4, 2025

The filming of the TRT Tabii series “Black Winter” has begun in Erzurum. The story is dedicated to the tragic events of the 1939 Erzincan earthquake. The main roles are played by Murat Yıldırım (Prosecutor İzzet Akçal), Ulvi Kahyaoğlu (Journalist Naci Sadullah), and Hande Doğandemir (Zemzem). Ulvi Kahyaoğlu’s co-star will be Eylül Su Sapan as Cavidan (the name may change).

Journalist Bülent Cancört from Sabah-Günaydın reported that actor Can Yaman, who recently arrived in Istanbul, was spotted holding hands with Gözde Gürkan, an actress from the series “Pearl Grains.” This sparked media speculation about a possible relationship between them.

Can Yaman

During the birthday celebration of Sibel Aytan, Berk Oktay and Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy were asked about new projects. In response, Berk Oktay smiled and said, “Our main project right now is our baby. We devote a lot of attention to her. You could say we have a new episode every week!” His words brought laughter among those present. It is worth noting that Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy and Berk Oktay became parents in May when their daughter Mira Milena was born.

Berk Oktay and Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy

Ten years ago, the first episode of the series “Kurt Seyit and Şura” premiered, based on the novel of the same name by Nermin Bezmen. The lead roles were played by Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ and Farah Zeynep Abdullah, with Hilal Saral as the director and Ece Yörenç and Melek Gençoğlu as the screenwriters. The story follows the love of Crimean Tatar officer Kurt Seyit and Russian girl Şura, whose fates intertwine against the backdrop of events unfolding between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul. The series not only presented viewers with a captivating romantic story but also impressed them with its visual beauty.

Kurt Seyit and Şura

There have been significant changes in the series “Cranberry Sherbet.” Director Hakan Kırvavaç, known as Ketche, left the project after the 91st episode. In his farewell message, he wrote, “Since 2022, I have been working on ‘Cranberry Sherbet,’ and now, with the 91st episode, it is time for me to leave. I thank the actors, the team, Gold Film, and Show TV. We will always remain one family.” From now on, the series’ director will be Aydın Bulut, who previously worked on projects such as “Under the Linden Trees” and “Mrs. Dila.”

Ketche

Actor Yılmaz Erdoğan met with Devlet Bahçeli. During the meeting, actor and screenwriter Yılmaz Erdoğan thanked the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey for his efforts in ensuring peace in the country. In response, Bahçeli noted that he watches the series “Pearl Grains,” where Erdoğan is both the screenwriter and the lead actor.

Yılmaz Erdoğan

The most popular Turkish actresses on social media in Turkey in February 2025, according to DigiLUP.

DigiLUP

Mert Ramazan Demir – new photo.

Mert Ramazan Demir

Demet Özdemir on the set of “Eşref’s Dream”.

Demet Özdemir

Özgü Kaya on vacation.

Özgü Kaya

The series “My Name is Farah”, starring Engin Akyürek and Demet Özdemir, will soon air in Portugal.

My Name is Farah

Taner Rumeli, who left the series Genius, has joined the cast of “My Mother Ankara”. In the new project, Rumeli will portray Orhan Şayan, a renowned lawyer whom the heroine Zühal turns to for help. The series is directed by Faruk Teber and is based on a script by Başak Angigün.

Taner Rumeli

Canan Ergüder: “The team from “Call My Agent” holds a special place in my life because I received one of the most important pieces of news in their presence… in front of 80 people. Right on set, I was told I had cancer. They came together and helped me stay strong.”

Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ and his son Kurt Efe.

Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ

According to Magazin Burada, Demet Özdemir will receive 1.5 million Turkish liras per episode for the series “Eşref’s Dream”, while Çağatay Ulusoy will earn 3.5 million liras.

Demet Özdemir and Çağatay Ulusoy

According to journalist Birsen Altuntaş, Bertan Asllani will play one of the lead roles in the series directed by Soner Caner, with a script written by Ali Kara. His co-star in the project will be Caner Cindoruk. In one of the new seasons of the TRT Tabii platform’s “Modern Eastern Tales”, Asllani will portray a police officer named İbrahim.

Bertan Asllani

Gonca Vuslateri on the cover of the Paris edition of Gmaro magazine.

Gonca Vuslateri

İlhan Şen and Meltem Akçöl have followed each other on social media. Do you think a collaboration between them is possible?

İlhan Şen