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Turkish soap operas and actors are cherished across the globe—everywhere, it seems, except in their own country.
Or rather, they are not nearly as beloved on the Bosphorus as they are abroad. The Turkish press seems far more interested in peddling gossip or undermining their own talent than celebrating it—a glaring example being the embarrassing blunder they recently committed by disseminating a report, later proven false, regarding Can Yaman's alleged arrest.
Further confirmation of the international renown of Turkish actors comes from a web interview that has gone viral, in which A-lister Bradley Cooper revealed to Joe Rogan that his mother has become a die-hard fan of Erkenci Kuş, the Turkish soap that became a phenomenon in Italy under the title DayDreamer.
Cooper went into specifics, reporting that his mother absolutely adores Can Yaman—currently the man of the hour in Italy thanks to the success of Sandokan. The American actor noted that she described Yaman as "incredibly talented and handsome," and she holds the series' female lead, the beloved Demet Özdemir, in equally high esteem. These statements surely delighted the subjects involved, so much so that Can Yaman shared the interview and expressed his willingness to meet the American actor's mother.
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These rumors have never been verified, nor are there any documents to testify to this alleged love. It is disheartening to realize how much the artistic value of two talented performers in Turkey takes a backseat to gossip about their private lives. A relationship between the two would sell newspapers and generate clicks—conveniently riding the wave of Yaman’s international success and the countless accolades won by Özdemir. Just a few weeks ago, whispers emerged from Turkey regarding a new joint project for the two actors; a report that, for the moment, has found no confirmation anywhere other than in the hopes of a few fans.
Cooper’s Mother’s Praise for Can Yaman and Demet Özdemir
Returning to the topic of Erkenci Kuş, Bradley Cooper stated:
"My mother loves Turkish soap operas; she watches them all. I don’t know the reasons, but she watched 360 episodes of Early Bird [the American title for Erkenci Kuş]. She has watched them all four or five times over; she was fascinated. She likes the two actors. My mother thinks the main character of the series [Can Yaman] is one of the best in the world, and the woman who plays the character [Demet Özdemir] is fantastic too."
Or rather, they are not nearly as beloved on the Bosphorus as they are abroad. The Turkish press seems far more interested in peddling gossip or undermining their own talent than celebrating it—a glaring example being the embarrassing blunder they recently committed by disseminating a report, later proven false, regarding Can Yaman's alleged arrest.
Further confirmation of the international renown of Turkish actors comes from a web interview that has gone viral, in which A-lister Bradley Cooper revealed to Joe Rogan that his mother has become a die-hard fan of Erkenci Kuş, the Turkish soap that became a phenomenon in Italy under the title DayDreamer.
Cooper went into specifics, reporting that his mother absolutely adores Can Yaman—currently the man of the hour in Italy thanks to the success of Sandokan. The American actor noted that she described Yaman as "incredibly talented and handsome," and she holds the series' female lead, the beloved Demet Özdemir, in equally high esteem. These statements surely delighted the subjects involved, so much so that Can Yaman shared the interview and expressed his willingness to meet the American actor's mother.
Erkenci Kuş (DayDreamer)
DayDreamer is a cult Turkish series that exploded in popularity in Italy, fueled in part by gossip—suspected by many to be manufactured—regarding a love story between Can and Demet. It was an alleged liaison upon which the Turkish press spilled rivers of ink, constantly adding new details. According to journalists from the Crescent, the pair never went public with their relationship to avoid shifting focus from their work to gossip; they claimed the romance eventually ended due to Yaman's decision to move to Italy.
DayDreamer is a cult Turkish series that exploded in popularity in Italy, fueled in part by gossip—suspected by many to be manufactured—regarding a love story between Can and Demet. It was an alleged liaison upon which the Turkish press spilled rivers of ink, constantly adding new details. According to journalists from the Crescent, the pair never went public with their relationship to avoid shifting focus from their work to gossip; they claimed the romance eventually ended due to Yaman's decision to move to Italy.
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These rumors have never been verified, nor are there any documents to testify to this alleged love. It is disheartening to realize how much the artistic value of two talented performers in Turkey takes a backseat to gossip about their private lives. A relationship between the two would sell newspapers and generate clicks—conveniently riding the wave of Yaman’s international success and the countless accolades won by Özdemir. Just a few weeks ago, whispers emerged from Turkey regarding a new joint project for the two actors; a report that, for the moment, has found no confirmation anywhere other than in the hopes of a few fans.
Cooper’s Mother’s Praise for Can Yaman and Demet Özdemir
Returning to the topic of Erkenci Kuş, Bradley Cooper stated:
"My mother loves Turkish soap operas; she watches them all. I don’t know the reasons, but she watched 360 episodes of Early Bird [the American title for Erkenci Kuş]. She has watched them all four or five times over; she was fascinated. She likes the two actors. My mother thinks the main character of the series [Can Yaman] is one of the best in the world, and the woman who plays the character [Demet Özdemir] is fantastic too."
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