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Hande Erçel is a distinguished actress known for her roles in 'The Daughters of the Sun' (2015), 'Hayat: Love Without Words' (2016), 'Halka' (2019), Love Is in the Air (2020) and 'Another Love' (2023).

Raised in Turkey, Hande pursued her education at the 'Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.' Discovered for her talents, she made her debut with minor roles in series like 'Calikusu,' 'Tatar Ramazan,' and 'Cilgin Dershane Universitede.' Her breakthrough came with the leading role of Selin Yilmaz in the youth series 'Günesin Kizlari.'

In addition to her acting career, Hande won the title of 'Miss Turkey' in 2012, signaling her early success in the modeling industry. This multifaceted talent has continued to make significant contributions to the entertainment world, with a diverse range of roles in various genres.

Afra Saraçoglu was born in Balikesir-Edremit, Turkey. She completed her primary and high school studies in Antalya. She started her literature education in Eskisehir University and in 2016, she intimidate her education to start her first acting career in a Turkish movie "Ikinci Sans". In 2017, she started a role in a Turkish TV series called "Fazilet Hanim Kizlari" which is still currently on TVs, as the character called "Ece".

In 2018, Continuing her career climb Saraçoglu was offered to be the face of sportswear brand Hummel.

Merve Çagiran was born on 13 July 1992 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Crash (2018), Pretty Little Liars (2015) and For Both of Us (2016).

Baris Falay was born on 9 April 1972 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Ebb and Tide (2013), Ezel (2009) and Kuzenlerim (2002). He has been married to Esra Ronabar since 7 July 2006. They have one child.

Zerrin Tekindor holds a degree in both acting and painting. In 1985, she graduated from the Hacettepe University's School of Theatre. After graduating, she started working as an intern at the Adana State Theatre in 1985 before joining the National theatre in Ankara in 1987. She later started studying painting at the Fine Art's faculty at the Bilkent University and graduated in 1994.

Hülya Avsar is a Kurdish-Turkish actress, pop folk singer, businesswoman, columnist, fashion designer, magazine editor, professional tennis player, and former beauty pageant titleholder.

She graduated from Ankara Cumhuriyet Lisesi and started swimming professionally for DSI. In 1982, she and her family moved to Istanbul. Avsar attended a beauty pageant organized by Bulvar magazine, which she finished first. Later, the organization revoked her crown when it was discovered that she had been married for a brief period. In 1983, she debuted as an actress in the movie Haram. In the following years, she starred in over 70 films and won the Best Actress prize in the 18th Moscow International Film Festival. In addition to this, she launched a singing career that saw a nationwide concert tour, the release of eight albums and two singles.

In 2000, Avsar won the Best Female Singer award by Kral TV. Later that same year, she wrote for Günaydin newspaper as a columnist. Avsar was also the editor of Hülya (a monthly magazine). She plays tennis on an amateur basis and won a championship in the TED 2001 tennis tournament. She is also a television personality who served as a coach and judge for the first two seasons of The Voice from 2011 through 2013.

Avsar also has been a judge on Turkey's Got Talent (Turkish: Yetenek Sizsiniz Türkiye) since 2009. Hülya Avsar was the editor-in-chief of the magazine Hülya, a position she has held for 8 years. She is also the founder of the Turkish "by H" luxury brand, not to be confused with the similarly named New York-based clothing store.

Hula Avsar was born in Edremit, Balikesir, to a Kurdish (mix Assyrian people, Jewiishs people, Farsi, Armenian, Turkic people) father from Ardahan and a mother from Edremit. While Ottoman collapsing, other part of her maternal family is Turkish descent who immigrated from Crete, Greece. Other part of her maternal family is of Yörük descent which a Turkic ethnic subgroup. In television show she told that her father's Kurdish name is Ello, and her Kurdish birth name is Malakan. In 2015 Hulya Avsar told Turkish media in her own TV host that her father was Kurdish and that her name is Malakan in Kurdish. In 1979 Avsar married Mehmet Tecirli, an engineering student; however, they divorced shortly after. Avsar married for a second time in 1997 to Kaya Çilingiroglu which ended in divorce in 2005; they have one daughter named Zehra. She has also dated former 1987-88 European Golden Shoe football player Tanju Çolak and businessman Sadettin Saran between 2007-10.

Seda Güven was born on 28 August 1984 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for What Is Fatmagul's Fault? (2010), Leyla: Life Love Justice (2024) and Kill Me If You Dare (2019). She has been married to Ali Güzel since 21 June 2019. They have two children.

Sena Çakir was born in 1994 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Mehmed: Fetihler Sultani (2024), Öteki Taraf (2017) and Senden Daha Güzel (2022).

Ilayda Çevik is a Turkish actress. She is best known for playing Maya in the television series, Karagül.Çevik was born in Balikesir.Cevik's first theater performance was a children's play called Children's Playground and she made her feature film debut in the film in 2015 with the film Kizim Için, which starred Yetkin Dikinciler, Eda Ece, Inci Türkay and Berke Üzrek.

Muharrem Türkseven was born on 26 May 1989 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Ekip 1: Nizama Adanmis Ruhlar (2012), Hiç and Askin Dünkü Çocuklari (2025).

Ali Yagci was born on 2 February 1990 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Daydreamer (2018), Fandom (2021) and Woman (2017).

Hasan Küçükçetin was born on 6 June 1981 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Açi Hayat: Tekin Ailesinin Gizemi (2007), 49 (2023) and Resurrection: Ertugrul (2014).

Gamze Erçel Yildirim was born on 18 January 1992 in Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Umuda Kelepçe Vurulmaz (2016). She has been married to Caner Yildirim since 25 April 2019. They have one child.

Kubilay Tunçer was born on 12 June 1969 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for The Wild Pear Tree (2018), Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) and Mortal World (2018).

Born in Balikesir in 1934, Fikret Hakan began his artistic career in 1950 as an actor for the Ses Theatre and a regular contributor to literary magazines. He performed his first screen role in 1953 in the film Köprüalti Çocuklari (Kids Under the Bridge), and quickly progressed to become one of the most sought-after actors of the 1960s and 1970s. He ranks today among the leading actors of Turkish cinema, having starred in close to 200 films, among them a handful of Italian productions. Hakan has also directed four films, three of which he wrote himself. Cinema aside, he has remained actively involved with the theatre and in the last five years has starred in several television series.

Zeynep Gunay Tan was born in 1975 in Gönen, Balikesir, Turkey. She is a director and assistant director, known for The Club (2021), Bride of Istanbul (2017) and Kaybolan Yillar (2006). She is married to Onur Tan. They have two children.

Tamer Yigit was born on 1 January 1942 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for Yasamak Güzel Sey (1977), Sehitler (1975) and Beyaz Kus (1977). He has been married to Bayrak, Rukiye since 1973. They have three children.

Sevket Altug was born on 13 March 1943 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Süper Baba (1993), Saban, Son of Saban (1977) and King of the Doormen (1976).

Süheyl Egriboz was born on 16 May 1928 in Gönen, Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor and production manager, known for Akrep Yuvasi (1977), Kaçis (1985) and Silahlarin kanunu (1966). He died on 9 January 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Sevda Ferdag was born on 15 August 1942 in Balikesir, Turkey. She was an actress, known for Cholera Street (1997), Anjelik ve Deli Ibrahim (1968) and Anjelik Osmanli saraylarinda (1967). She died on 17 February 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ilker Ayrik was born on 16 October 1979 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor and director, known for Stuck with You! (2015), A.R.O.G (2008) and Ben Bilmem Esim Bilir (2012).

Hasan Tolga Pulat was born in 1982 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is a director and writer, known for Güzel Günler Görecegiz (2011), Stair Dad (2015) and Zengin Kiz Fakir Oglan (2012).

Handan Adali was born on 25 February 1922 in Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey. She was an actress and assistant director, known for Seni unutamadim (1951), Zehir kaçakçilari (1952) and Son yolcu (1959). She was married to Hicri Akbasli and Vedat Karaokçu. She died on 18 May 1993 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Tugçe Kazaz was born on 26 August 1982 in Edremit, Balikesir, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Can (2007), Cin Geçidi (2017) and Içimde Akan Nehir (2015).

Reha Yurdakul was born on 1 April 1926 in Balikesir, Turkey. He was an actor and producer, known for Supermen Dönüyor (1979), Kanli sevda (1960) and Murada erecegiz (1958). He died on 27 December 1988 in Istanbul, Turkey.