Bursa, which has a population of 3 million, has also exported many famous actors. Let's take a closer look at these actors who were born or raised in Bursa.
ATA DEMIRER
Famous comedian Ata Demirer was born in Bursa in 1972 and grew up here. He studied in Bursa until he went to university. Demirer, whose fame increased with the TV series Avrupa Yakasi, made many successful films. He shares the leading role with Esra Bilgiç in the TV series There is Another Chance / Bir Ihtimal Daha Var, which will be broadcast on Netflix in the coming months.
HANDE-BENSU SORAL
Soral sisters were born and raised in Inegöl district of Bursa. Hande was born in 1987 and Bensu was born in 1991. Hande Soral started acting with the TV series Küçük Kadinlar. She took part in TV series such as Yilanlarin Ocu, Calikusu, Evlat Kokusu, Dirilis Ertugrul, Bir Zamanlar Cukurova and Ates Kuslari. Bensu Soral, who started acting with the support of her sister, took part in TV series such as Tatli Kucuk Yalancilar, Içerde and Tuzak.
METIN AKDULGER
Metin Akdulger was born in Bursa in 1988. He grew up on a farm in Bursa, where he lived with his family. He studied here until he went to university. He started theater during his university years. He became known with the TV series Medcezir. He took part in TV series such as Magnificent Century: Kösem, Sahsiyet, Atiye, Kulub, Dunyayla Benim Aramda and Thank You Next.
ERKAN KOLCAK KOSTENDIL
Erkan Kolcak Kostendil was born in Bursa in 1983 and grew up here. He studied in Bursa until he went to university. During high school, he was a player for Bursaspor, the city's football club. Then he moved to Istanbul for conservatory education. He became known with the TV series Ulan Istanbul. He took part in TV series such as Magnificent Century: Kösem, Familya, Çukur, Ne Gemiler Yaktim.
CEYDA DUVENCI
She was born in 1977 in Mustafakemalpasa district of Bursa and grew up here. Ceyda, whose father is also an actor (Ismail Duvenci), first became known as a TV presenter. Then she took part in TV series such as Boyle mi Olcakti, One Binbir Gece, Umutsuz Ev Kadinlari, Maral and Sakla Beni.
SIBEL TASCIOGLU
She was born in Bursa in 1976. She started acting at Bursa State Theatre. Although she has appeared in many TV series and films as an actress and voice actor, she is best known for her character "Sermin" in the TV series Bir Zamanlar Cukurova and "Pembe Unal" in the TV series Kizilcik Serbeti.
HAKAN KURTAS
Hakan Kurtas completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Bursa. He graduated from Bursa Anadolu High School. Then he graduated from the State Conservatory in Istanbul. After his theater career, he took part in the TV series A.S.K, Analar ve Anneler, Filinta, Dolunay, Carpisma, Kadin, Mucize Doktor, Baba and finally Thank You Next.
ERKAN CAN
He was born in Yenisehir district of Bursa in 1958 and grew up in Bursa. He started acting at Bursa State Theatre. He became famous with the TV series Mahallenin Muhtarlari, which aired between 1992 and 2002. He appeared in many movies and TV series. In recent years, he was on the screen with the TV series Kara Para Ask, Saygi, Ben Bu Cihana Sigmazam.
HANDE ATAIZI
She was born in Bursa in 1973. She graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory. She received the Golden Orange Best Actress award for the movie Mum Kokulu Kadinlar. She became known for the series Ruhsar and the TV shows she presented. She took part in the TV series Boyle mi Olacakti, Melekler Adasi. In the recent years, she was on the screen with the TV series Camdaki Kiz and Tas Kagit Makas.
SERIF SEZER
She was born in 1946 in Mudanya district of Bursa and grew up here. After a long cinema career, she took part in many successful TV series such as Asmali Konak, Cemberimde Gul Oya, Beyaz Gelincik, Lale Devri, Karagul, Benim Adim Melek. She is currently on the screen with the character of Aunt Hattuc in the TV series Yali Capkini / Golden Boy.
OLGUN SIMSEK
He was born in Büyükorhan district of Bursa in 1971 and grew up in Mustafakemalpasa district. After graduating from Istanbul University State Conservatory, he took part in TV series such as Bir Demet Tiyatro, Yedi Numara, Yalan Dunya, Eskiya Dunyaya Ruler Olmaz, Ramo and Terzi / Tailor. He is currently on the screen with the TV series Kara Agac Destani.
NUR SURER
She was born in Bursa in 1954 and grew up here. In addition to a very successful cinema career, she took part in many TV series such as Ihlamurlar Altinda, Asi, Masum, Cukur, Camdaki Kiz and Aile.
ERDAL OZYAGCILAR
He was born in Iznik district of Bursa in 1948. He grew up in Bursa. After a long theater and cinema career, he became famous with the TV series Bizimkiler, Sehnaz Tango, Yabanci Damat and Elveda Rumeli. In the recent years, he took part in the TV series No 309, Yasak Elma, Balkan Ninnisi, Benim Güzel Ailem, Sahsiyet and Gaddar.
HALIL ERGUN
He was born in Iznik district of Bursa in 1946 and grew up here. After a long and successful cinema career, he also started to act in television series. His most memorable role is the character of Ali Riza Bey in the TV series Yaprak Dokumu.
BURCU KARA
She was born in Bursa in 1980 and grew up here. She started her TV career by working as a presenter on a local TV channel in Bursa. She later continued her career in Istanbul. Shee started acting with the TV series Haziran Gecesi. She took part in TV series such as Elveda Derken, Tatar Ramazan, Hakim. She is currently starring in the TV series Arka Sokaklar.
VILDAN ATASEVER
She was born in Bursa in 1981. At a young age, she moved from Bursa with her family. She took part in the TV series Kurtlar Vadisi, Kadin Isterse, Bicak Sirti, Samanyolu, Yazin Oykusu, Magnificent Century Kosem, Tek Yurek, Payitaht Abdulhamid and Kasaba Doktoru.
SARP APAK
He moved to Bursa with his family when he was 5 years old and grew up here. He graduated from high school in Bursa. He studied acting at university. He first appeared in the movie Organize Isler. He became famous with the TV series Avrupa Yakasi. In addition to many movies, he starred in the TV series Kavak Yelleri, Yalan Dunya, Jet Sosyete and Kaderimin Oyunu.