What You Didn’t Know About Engin Akyürek, the Turkish Superstar Who Has Stolen Our Hearts

• The actor graduated in Linguistics and History from Ankara University and worked for several years as a teacher.

• In 2004, at just 23 years old, he participated in a reality show called Turkiye'nin Yildizlari (Turkey's Stars), which brought him fame.

Engin Akyürek, son of a government official and a homemaker, graduated in Linguistics and History from Ankara University but soon realized his true passion was acting. "This profession allows you to create and become a different person. I've learned a lot from every project I've been part of," he says.

The actor has become an international star. we know him from his roles in major Turkish dramas like Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?, Sefirin Kizi (The Ambassador’s Daughter), and Black Money Love. But his acting career goes far beyond television.

In 2004, at just 23 years old, he participated in a reality show called Turkiye'nin Yildizlari (Turkey's Stars) and won. Shortly after, he made his debut in the film Kader and went on to work on one project after another: Yabancı Damat, Karayılan, Romantika, Bir Bulut Olsam… and many more.

Engin gained worldwide recognition by playing Kerim in Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne? and Ömer kara para ask (Black Money Love), a role that earned him a nomination for an International Emmy in the Best Actor category. Additionally, he is also a talented writer.

In fact, on November 19, 2018, his first book, Silence (Sessizlik), was published, a collection of short stories that had previously appeared in the magazine Kafasına Göre, along with two unpublished stories. Two years later, in 2020, the translation was released to the Spanish-speaking market through MC Uruguay Ediciones.

All royalties from this book go to the Darüşşafaka Society, a Turkish non-governmental organization founded in 1863 with the goal of providing equal educational opportunities to children from low-income families.

Engin Akyürek sets no limits for himself, and who knows if one day he might follow in the footsteps of his admired Juliette Binoche, Jennifer Lawrence, and Natalie Portman, actresses he has admitted he would love to work with.

The actor prefers to keep his personal life out of the spotlight, so little is known about his love life or family, although he has been romantically linked to fellow actress Cansu Dere.

Akyürek, as his family and friends call him, describes himself as an optimistic, honest, and very discreet person. A sea lover, he is passionate about diving and practices it whenever he can. With his performances, he has conquered the world, including Spain.