Turkish Series News on July 12, 2025

Kerem Bürsin has confirmed that he has reunited with his beloved Melisa Sabancı Tapan after a brief separation. At a recent event, the actor stated that their relationship is ongoing, but he preferred to keep his comments brief, emphasizing that both he and Melisa are very protective of their private lives and do not want to discuss it publicly.

Kerem Bürsin

The series “Envy” from Ay Yapım for the NOW channel is attracting great interest. The leading roles are played by Özgü Namal, Mehmet Günsür, and Selahattin Paşalı. Based on the novel by Nahid Sırrı Örik and adapted by Yılmaz Şahin, the project will tell the story of Seniha, a lonely woman whose envy of her brother Halit drives the plot. Halit is married to Mükerrem, who is having an affair with Nüzhet. The role of Mükerrem has not been confirmed yet — according to rumors, two actresses are being considered. Selahattin Paşalı has already done screen tests with Hafsanur Sancaktutan and Elçin Zehra İrem. Filming, directed by Nadim Güç, will begin in early August.

The Spanish adaptation of the globally popular Ay Yapım series “Brave and Beautiful” titled “La Encrucijada” has recently premiered on one of Spain’s leading channels — Antena 3. From the very first episodes, the project received high praise from viewers and became the most successful launch of the year.

Brave and Beautiful

Ferit Kaya has joined the cast of the series “The Sleeper,” where he will play Afro — the partner of Agent Ferman, played by Çağatay Ulusoy. The actors have previously worked together on the project “Kübra.”

Ferit Kaya

Damla Sönmez commented on her participation in projects as a leading actress: “I have never seen the leading role as the only sign of real success. I never aimed to always play just the central characters. Supporting roles can also give an actor freedom and bring just as much enjoyment” (BeStyle).

Damla Sönmez

Birce Akalay shared a touching post about Ayşe Barım: “Neither her voice leaves my ears, nor her gaze, in which — despite the fatigue and illnesses that caused her to lose 20 kilograms and left her on the edge of life and death — she still tried to give us strength.”

Birce Akalay

Kubilay Aka shared photos from Thailand, where he is on vacation with his girlfriend Hafsanur Sancaktutan.

Kubilay Aka

When asked about the dominant feeling in her harmonious and balanced marriage with Emir Ersoy, Gökçe Bahadır noted that her husband has a strong inner core. According to the actress, her greatest joy comes from the fact that their energies do not contradict each other, but instead unite and turn into an even greater force.

Gökçe Bahadır

Barış Baktaş on the cover of LO’AMMI magazine

Barış Baktaş

The film “Take Me, Dad,” inspired by real events, is actively preparing for shooting under the direction of Ahmet Topuz. Burç Kumbetlioğlu will join the project as Captain Levent — the actor has already joined the team at the script reading stage. The project, with a deep emotional foundation, promises to present viewers with a story that will not leave anyone indifferent.

Filming for the series “Leyla: Life, Love, Justice” wrapped two weeks ago, but due to a lack of advertisers, the release has not aired for three consecutive weeks.

Leyla Series

One of the most recognized actresses of Turkish cinema and television, Şerif Sezer, has chosen her new role. After three seasons as Aunt Hattuç in the series “The Kingfisher,” where she won the hearts of viewers, the actress is working again with OGM Pictures — this time on the project “Heartbeat.” In the new series, with script reading scheduled for Monday, Şerif Sezer will play Figen — the mother of the Alkan family. Her character will be the mother-in-law of Tülin Alkan (Sibel Taşçıoğlu) and grandmother of Aras (Kerem Bürsin).

Şerif Sezer

For two seasons now, Faruk Aran has played the role of Alaeddin Bey in the series “Establishment Osman.” The actor will soon be leaving for compulsory military service, but it is expected that he will return to the project team in the new season. An interesting coincidence — Aran will serve in Bilecik, the very land where the Ottoman Empire was founded.

Faruk Aran