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Karadayı
''Karadayı'' ( en, The Uncle in Black) is a Turkish television drama series produced by Ay Yapım and broadcast on ATV. It was directed by Uluç Bayraktar (who also directed '' Ezel''). It originally aired on 8 October 2012 in Turkey. It stars Kenan İmirzalıoğlu as Mahir Kara and Bergüzar Korel as Feride Şadoğlu. Concept of Karadayı The word "Karadayı" is a combination of the series' protagonist Mahir Kara's last name and the Turkish word "dayı", which means "uncle" - specifically a mother's brother. ''Karadayı'', meaning "Uncle Kara" is how Mahir's nephew, Nazif Tiryaki, addresses his uncle. The word also resembles the Turkish word "kabadayı", which means gangster. After the death of Mahir's nephew and his decision to become an insider amongst the mafia in order to avenge his nephew, he refers to himself as "Karadayı" and this becomes his nickname in the mafia world. Synopsis Mahir fights for justice. He wants to get his father, Nazif Kara, out of jail. While he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toygar Işıklı
Toygar Işıklı (born 16 April 1974) is a Turkish film score composer, music producer and singer. Life He graduated from Gölcük Barbaros Hayrettin High School. He then moved to Istanbul and took his undergraduate major programme of vocal studies in Marmara University. He received his MA degree in composition master programme from Istanbul Technical University MIAM (Center for Advanced Studies in Music). Currently, he is having his postgraduate degree on musicology and music theory at Istanbul Technical University. Toygar Işıklı also studied film scoring in Berklee College of Music. Throughout his education he had the chance to collaborate with renowned composers and academicians such as Hasan Uçarsu, Kamran İnce, Pieter Snapper, David Osbon, Şehvar Beşiroğlu and Nail Yavuzoğlu for his research and work on jazz, 20th century music, classical Turkish music and classical Western music. He was a member of Objektif in 2007, in their 5th album, ''Sokağın Sesi''. Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergüzar Korel
Bergüzar Gökçe Korel (; born 27 August 1982) is a Turkish actress. Career Korel made her debut as ''Leyla'' in '' Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak'' (Valley of the Wolves: Iraq). She came to wide attention after starring as ''Şehrazat Evliyaoğlu'' in ''Binbir Gece''. She appeared in '' Magnificent Century'' as a guest role of Monica Teresse for one episode (Episode 24). In 2012, she starred as ''Feride Şadoğlu'' alongside Kenan İmirzalıoğlu in the popular series '' Karadayı''. Personal life Her family is of Cretan Turk, Rumelian Turk and Albanian descent. She graduated from the Theatre department of the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. In August 2009, Korel married fellow actor Halit Ergenç, who was her partner in ''Binbir Gece ''Binbir Gece'' ( en, One Thousand and One Nights) is a Turkish soap opera revolving around four main characters: Sehrazat, Onur, Kerem and Bennu. The story is loosely based on the story of '' One Thousand and One Nights'', better known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funda Eryiğit
Funda Eryiğit (born 6 November 1984) is a Turkish actress. Early life She is of Turkish, Circassian, and Georgian descents. After graduating from Kadir Has Anatolian High School, she graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory Theater Department after completing the International Relations Department of Istanbul University Political Sciences Faculty. Career She won the Best Actress award in the musical / comedy category at the 18th Sadri Alışık Theater and Cinema Player Awards due to her performance in ''Sessizlik'' at Istanbul State Theater's 2012–2013 season. She has also been nominated for the Best Actress award at the 17th Afife Theater Awards. She was first recognised for her role in popular series '' Canım Ailem''. She was cast in comedy series ''İstanbul'un Altınları'' and crime series ''Uçurum''. With Buğra Gülsoy Behiç Buğra Gülsoy (born 22 February 1982) is a Turkish actor, author, screenwriter, director, producer, architect, graphic d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ay Yapım
Ay Yapım is a media production company founded by Kerem Çatay in 2005. The company was once a Turkish partner of "Sparks Network", which has partners in 20 countries around the world. It is one of the biggest production companies in Turkey. Its head office is located in Istanbul, Turkey. Its productions are also broadcast on television in different countries. The script rights of the TV series Aşk-ı Memnu were purchased by Telemundo Television Studios broadcasting in the United States and re-shot under the name Pasión Prohibida. Ay Yapım series and actors were nominated in different categories for the Seoul International Drama Awards. At the Seoul International Drama Awards, one of the prestigious organizations of the television world, Ezel series "Special Prize" in 2012 In 2014, Medcezir received the "Silver Bird" award in the Best Serial Drama category. Son series, produced by Ay Yapım in 2012, is being re-shot under the name "Runner" to be broadcast on primetime by ABC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenan İmirzalıoğlu
Kenan İmirzalıoğlu (born 17 June 1974) is a Turkish actor and former model. İmirzalıoğlu appeared in the action films ''Son Osmanlı Yandım Ali'' (The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali) and '' Kabadayı'' (For Love and Honor). He returned to television in 2009 with the series '' Ezel'' and also starred in the action film ''Ejder Kapanı'' (Dragon Trap) directed by Uğur Yücel. Early life Kenan İmirzalioğlu's lineage came from Uzun Hasan's state who was a sultan of the Aq Qoyunlu dynasty, also known as the White Sheep Turkomans. He studied at Yıldız Technical University for the Math department. In 1997, he joined the Best Model of Turkey and came first. In the same year, he joined the Best Model of the World and won. Then he drew attention of Osman Sınav who is producer and screenwriter and he took his first role for Osman Sınav's TV series called '' Deli Yürek'' as leading actor. Personal life İmirzalıoğlu was close with Tuncel Kurtiz and loved him a lot. He was with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulaş Tuna Astepe
Ulaş Tuna Astepe (born 5 May 1988) is a Turkish actor. Biography Ulaş Tuna Astepe was born on 5 May 1988 in İzmit. He finished his elementary and secondary education in İzmit, and the enrolled in Istanbul High School. In 2008, Astepe worked as a costume assistant on the set of ''The Ottoman Republic ''The Ottoman Republic'' ( tr, Osmanlı Cumhuriyeti) is a 2008 Turkish comedy film directed by Gani Müjde. The film, which stars Ata Demirer, is a political comedy built upon the question, "What would have happened if Mustafa Kemal Atatürk nev ...'', after which he appeared in several plays and TV series. He portrayed the character of Orhan in the TV series '' Karadayı'', Mustafa in ''Analar ve Anneler dizisinde'', Alaz in ''Rüya'', and Tahir in ''Sen Anlat Karadeniz''. Astepe also had a role in the plays ''Bayrak'' and ''Babamın Cesetleri'' directed by Berkun Oya, and the '' Leaves of Glass'' which was brought on stage in Turkey by Sami Berat Marçalı. He has also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erkan Avcı
Erkan Avcı (born 17 December 1982) is a Turkish actor. Life and career Avcı is a graduate of economics from Bilikent University . He has also studied MBA from Ankara University . He started his acting career in 2006 by making his television debut in the series ''Köprü''. He received critical acclaim for his role as Ahmet in the movie ''Zenne'', for which he received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 48th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. He rose to prominence with his portrayal of the character Barut Necdet in the series '' Karadayı''. He is also known for his roles as Çeto in ''Çukur ''Çukur'' () is a Turkish psychological thriller television series directed by Sinan Öztürk, and written by Gökhan Horzum and Damla Serim. It premiered on 23 October 2017 and concluded on 7 June 2021 with a total of 131 episodes (four seasons ...'' and Aya Nikola in '' Kuruluş: Osman''. Filmography Film TV series Awards References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melike İpek Yalova
Melike İpek Yalova (born 29 April 1984) is a Turkish actress from a family of Egyptian origins. She is also the daughter of the former minister of state Yüksel Yalova. After studying international communications at Bilkent University, Yalova studied international politics and crisis management at the Sapienza University of Rome. She made her debut as an actress in 2011, with a recurring role in the Turkish historical drama ''Muhteşem Yüzyıl'', in which she portrayed a Castilian princess named Isabella. Between 2012 and 2015, she had a leading role in the drama series ''Karadayı ''Karadayı'' ( en, The Uncle in Black) is a Turkish television drama series produced by Ay Yapım and broadcast on ATV. It was directed by Uluç Bayraktar (who also directed '' Ezel''). It originally aired on 8 October 2012 in Turkey. It sta ...''. She then had brief roles in the series ''Hayat Şarkısı'', ''Çember'' and ''İnsanlık Suçu''. The next year she was cast in a leading role in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uluç Bayraktar
Uluç Bayraktar (born 1974) is a Turkish director. He graduated from Ege University with degrees in cinema and television. He is known as the director of İçerde, '' Ezel'', '' Menekşe ile Halil'' and Karadayi which has won four awards. He started his director career as assistant to Çağan Irmak Çağan Irmak (born 4 April 1970) is a Turkish film and television writer and director, who has managed to attract a large audience in Turkey and is best known for the TV series '' Çemberimde Gül Oya'' (2004–2005) and ''Asmalı Konak'' (2002 .... External links * Turkish film directors Living people 1974 births Place of birth missing (living people) Date of birth missing (living people) Ege University alumni {{Turkey-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leyla Lydia Tuğutlu
Leyla Lydia Tuğutlu (born 29 October 1989) is a Turkish actress, singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Turkey 2008. She represented Turkey at the Miss World 2008 Miss World 2008, the 58th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 13 December 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Originally, the pageant was going to take place in Kyiv, Ukraine, but because of the ong ... pageant. Early life Leyla Lydia Tuğutlu was born in Berlin in 1989. She is the daughter of a Turkish father and of a German mother. After primary school, she took piano and violin lessons in Turkey's Conservatory. During this period she worked in a model agency. Tuğutlu graduated from Anatolian High School and left the conservatory for the modeling. At the same period she was studying German Language and Literature at Istanbul University. She speaks Turkish, English, and German. She started acting with leading role in popular youth serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nihat Altınkaya
Nihat Alptuğ Altınkaya (born 28 September 1979) is a Turkish actor, model and sportsman. He is also the winner of the 2012 season of '' Survivor: Ünlüler vs. Gönüllüler''. Personal life Nihat Altınkaya was born on 28 September 1979 in Karabük. Born to a family that originates from Rize, he finished high school in Karabük. He has two sisters.Acunn.com “Nihat Altınkaya Hayatının Bilinmeyenlerini Acunn.com'a Anlattı...” His mother was a bank clerk, while his father run a business. He played in the volleyball teams of Karabük Demir Çelik High School and Ankara Emlak Bank Sport Club. After suffering from an injury at the age of 17, he stopped playing volleyball and began working as a bodyguard at a nightclub in Ayvalık. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerem Çatay
Kerem Catay (born 1979) is the CEO of Ay Yapım, producer of all series, Turkey’s leading production company for drama series, formats, weekly and daily shows. Born in Ankara, Kerem Çatay graduated from Bilkent University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. He completed his education in the Film and Television program at UCLA The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California .... He is known as the producer of countless phenomenally successful TV series, from 2008’s ground-breaking “Aşk-ı Memnu” (Forbidden Love) to 2009’s “Ezel”. Çatay’s productions are renowned for their well-crafted, captivating stories based on both original screenplays and literary adaptations. Nearly all of Catay’s productions have been sold at least 41 countries, MENA t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
