Can Yaman Takes a Jab at Turkish Productions: The Actor's Revenge

Can Yaman, a guest at the South International Series Festival in Cádiz, speaks about the competition in Turkey's television world and vents some of his frustrations.

Can Yaman at the South International Series Festival

Before diving headlong into the world tour to present the TV series El Turco—which he also discussed during the last MipCom in Cannes and is set to premiere on the small screen in February 2025—Can Yaman was a guest at the South International Series Festival in Cádiz. In Spain, the Turkish actor was greeted by a crowd of fans eager to hug him and take a photo, a sign that his popularity is continually rising, especially after his latest work.

The anticipation for El Turco is sky-high, especially after the official trailer and the cast reveal on the series' official Instagram page. There's also a lot of attention on Sandokan, which the actor finished filming just a few weeks ago. To see him in the role of the legendary Tiger of Malaysia, it seems we'll have to wait until the fall of 2025 when it will be broadcast in episodes on Rai 1. In the meantime, Yaman rolls up his sleeves and receives a highly coveted award in Spain during this festival dedicated to the world of television series.

After being welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd, Yaman offered some explanations about the success of Turkish soap operas—the same ones that launched him years ago in Italy and then Europe, giving him extraordinary fame. The actor finally vented some frustrations, explaining the conditions under which actors are forced to work in Turkey, from which he decided to leave to move to Rome, both for Sandokan and for better working conditions.

Can Yaman's Sharp Jab at Turkish Productions

Before taking part in projects like Viola come il Mare, which is set to have a third season according to Mediaset's official schedules, as well as El Turco and Sandokan, Can Yaman first gained popularity through Turkish soap operas. Daydreamer is undoubtedly the most beloved soap among viewers, partly due to the great chemistry the Turkish actor created with co-star Demet Özdemir, but there are several others in his résumé.

Speaking about his work in Turkey—where Yaman had some issues with production companies, leading him to leave his country and move to Rome in search of better projects—Can vented some of his frustrations. Discussing the success of Turkish soaps, Yaman pointed out that there are many channels in Turkey competing with each other. Actors have to give their best—with grueling 10-hour shifts on set, given that there are no protective regulations regarding their work—otherwise, their TV series might be cut after just two episodes.

Can admitted that actors can go up to 18 hours without sleep in this sort of unregulated environment, which isn't protected by labor laws in the sector. As a result, productions are rushed, and actors can never make mistakes. In short, Can finally let it all out, and who knows if some of his colleagues might decide to speak up about the situation after this unexpected revelation.

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