Engin Akyürek
Acting
Born: Oct 12, 1981
From: Ankara, Turkey
Credits: 19 titles
Biography
Engin Akyürek (born 12 October 1981) is a Turkish actor, screenwriter and author. Akyürek began his acting career in the year 2004. Having starred in many acclaimed series and movies, Akyürek is considered as one of Turkey's most successful and highest paid actors. Akyürek received no official schooling for acting, stage or screen. Yet, he had a passion for writing and drama. He graduated from the history department of the language-history and geography faculty at Ankara University before he took part in the Türkiye'nin Yıldızları (Turkey's Stars) TV contest for acting. He was one of the stars of the contest alongside Beren Saat, who went on to become one of the most famous actresses of Turkish TV dramas. He received his first leading role in Bir Bulut Olsam, in which he played the role of Mustafa Bulut. His spectacular portrayal of the character bought the series into attention of audience. Engin Akyürek is well known for portraying many lead roles in TV series, such as Kerim Ilgaz in Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?, Ömer Demir in Kara Para Aşk, and Sancar in Sefirin Kızı. His role as Ömer in Kara Para Aşk led to him winning the best actor award in Seoul …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Money TV | Osman | 2025 | 5.865 |
| Istanbul My Love TV | Tan | 2025 | — |
| Terra Rossa TV | Ömer Bereketoglu | 2025 | 10.0 |
| Esmi Farah TV | Tahir Lekesiz | 2023 | 8.775 |
| Godspeed | Yüzbasi Salih | 2022 | 6.9 |
| Runaway TV | Mehmet | 2022 | 6.6 |
| Destiny | Umut | 2019 | 5.5 |
| The Ambassador's Daughter TV | Sancar Efeoğlu | 2019 | 7.8 |
| Entrusted | Kerem | 2018 | 5.5 |
| Olene Kadar TV | Daghan | 2017 | 6.5 |
| A Small September Affair | Tekin | 2014 | 7.0 |
| Black Money Love TV | Ömer Demir | 2014 | 8.2 |
| What is Fatmagul's Fault? TV | Kerim Ilgaz | 2010 | 8.021 |
| I Wish I Were A Cloud TV | Mustafa Bulut | 2009 | 6.0 |
| Black Snake TV | Nizipli Halim | 2007 | 10.0 |
| Destiny | Cevat | 2006 | 7.438 |
| Borders of Love TV | Kadir Sadıkoğlu | 2004 | 6.167 |
| Türkiye'nin Yıldızları TV | 2004 | — | |
| Golden Butterfly Awards TV | Self - Winner | 1973 | — |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 19 |
| Born | 1981 |
| From | Ankara, Turkey |