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Mustafa Avkiran was born in 1963 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Man in the Street (1995), Hunting Season (2010) and Escape (2013).

Zeynep Elçin was born on 16 February 1990 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Love Doesn't Understand Words (2016), Uçus 811 (2022) and Kapan (2019).

Cem Karci was born in 1982 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a director and assistant director, known for Karadayi (2012), Inconstant Love (2019) and The Red Room (2020).

Born in Gaziantep, Sinan Tuzcu graduated from Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts after completing his Associate Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management at University of Bilkent. He made his professional stage debut at Ankara State Theater. He founded 'Ankara Sanat Atolyesi'(Ankara Art Studio) in 1998 and worked there for 5 years, upon graduating from university, he lived in London for a year to advance his acting career. He took a part as a guest actor with Anadolu Oyunculari (Actors of Anatolia). Along with his acting career, he wrote Surmanset, a play, which was co-produced and staged by BKM and Istanbul Halk Theater. He also works as a developer and script writer for TV and cinema projects.

Aydan Sener was born on 1 March 1963 in Kilis, Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Çalikusu (1986), Bir Askin Bittigi Yer (1996) and Firuze (1997). She was previously married to Ayhan Akbin.

Samet Kaan Kuyucu was born in 1994 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Alef (2020), Çember (2017) and Crash (2018).

Hüseyin Turunç was born on 18 April 1990 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and producer, known for The Funeral (2023), 61 Days (2016) and Errands (2021).

Arif Erkin Güzelbeyoglu was born on 11 September 1935 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a composer and actor, known for Hope (1970), Between Family (2017) and Kanal (1978).

He is the youngest of five children. Has an artistic talent from an early age. Graduated from high school in Antalya. He studied at the State Conservatory in Istanbul. His first major acting experience is in Kanal D. He played in "Kavak Yelleri" Turkish adaptation of Dawson's Creek for five seasons. He had a relationship with Pelin Karahan. Their relationship was reflected in the yellow press in Turkey. They split in 2010. He moved to Antalya with his family. He likes to emulate Kivanç Tatlitug. He lives in Adana. He is open and sociable, and on the set he makes friends with many colleagues. He has starred in the series Iki Yaka Bir Ismail (2012), Yol Ayrimi (2012), Sevdaluk (2013), Payitaht Abdülhamid (2017).

Tansel Öngel was born on 24 September 1976 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Innocents (2020), Payitaht Abdülhamid (2017) and The Other Path (2020). He was previously married to Özge Özder.

Nejat Uygur was a Turkish actor and comedian. Nejat Uygur was born as the second of three children to an officer father and teacher mother. He acted on stage already in his school years. Uygur attended Academy of Fine Arts (today: Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University) to study sculpture, however, without finishing it.

He began his theatre career by establishing his own "Nejat Uygur Theatre" in the end of the 1940s. He toured with his theatre actoss the country. Nejat Uygur became unforgettable with his comedy plays such as Cibali Karakolu, Kaynanatör, Hastane mi Kestane mi?, Migferine Çiçek Eken Asker, Minti Minti, Sizinki Can da Bizimki Patlican mi?, Son Umudum Milli Piyango, Seyini Sey Ettigimin Seyi, Seytandan 29 Gün Evvel Dogan Çocuk, Zamsalak, Alo Orasi Timarhane mi?, Aman Özal Duymasin, Benim Annem Evden Neden Kaçti?.

In addition to his theatre plays, he starred also in a number of movies, most notable in Cafer Bey. His last appearances were in Beyaz Melek and Vizontele Tuubaa.

He also shared the stage in many plays with his sons Süheyl and Behzat.

On 10 September 2009, Nejat Uygur was hospitalized in Istanbul due to Watershed stroke that paralyzed him on the left body side. He died on 18 November 2013 at the age of 86 caused by sepsis in the hospital, where he was treated since then. He is survived by his wife Necla Uygur and his five sons Ahmet, Süheyl, Süha, Kemal and Behzat Uygur.

Following a memorial ceremony at the Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall and the religious funeral at the Tesvikiye Mosque, he was buried at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.

In 1998, he was honored with the title State Artist bestowed by the Ministry of Culture.

Nail Kirmizigül was born on 3 September 1965 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Propaganda (1999), Yilan Hikayesi (1999) and Sev Kardesim (2006).

Celal Kadri Kinoglu is best known for series Acemi Cadi (2006) Turkish adaptation "Sabrina The Teenage Witch" and series "Tatli Hayat" Turkish remake of The Jeffersons. He played two different roles "Principal Dilaver" and "Ferit" in Acemi Cadi.

He works actor, director, executive in theatre. He won Sadri Alisik Theatre Award and Afife Theatre Award.

He dropped out of mechanical engineering department of Istanbul Technical University at final year. He graduated early from Istanbul University State Conservatory for three years. He coached students of Maltepe University. He was a lecturer at Istanbul University State Conservatory and Halic University Conservatory.

He plays saxophone in jazz group "Celal Kadri Kinoglu Trio". He wrote novel "Armagan".

Cevdet Mercan was born on 5 June 1969 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a director and assistant director, known for Kayitdisi (2017), Cruel Istanbul (2019) and Broken Pieces (2014).

Mehmet Kurt was born in 1983 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Mavi Rüya (2004), Saftirikler (2016) and Jîn (2013).

Eray Özbal was born in 1957 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and assistant director, known for At the Bar (2007), Plaintiff (1987) and The Yellow Mercedes (1992).

Savas Ay was born on 26 March 1954 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He was an actor and director, known for Dansöz (2001), Istanbul Beneath My Wings (1996) and Milyoner çocuk (1958). He died on 9 November 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Yavuz Karakas was born on 7 June 1937 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Akincilarin Intikami (1966), Hedef (1989) and Seni bekleyecegim (1962).

Hatice Sena Sabah was born on 30 August 1978 in Gaziantep, Turkey. She is an actress, known for The Imam (2005), Eylül (2011) and Sila (2006).

Mehmet Ugur was born on 21 May 1950 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for The Accidental Spy (2001), The Man Who Saved the World (1982) and Kaçis (1985).

Ertugrul Biyazarpaci was born on 4 February 2000 in Gaziantep, Turkey. Ertugrul is known for Çirak (2024), Askin Dünkü Çocuklari (2025) and Kadin Kafasi (2024).

Yagmur Atacan is Turkish actor. His family immigrated from Yugoslavia. He is best known for hit medical series Doktorlar (2006) and hit youth series Lise Defteri (2003) . Also, he played in popular youth films "Sinav" and "Cilgin Dersane". With his wife Pinar Altug, he played in "Ilk Askim". He was drummer in bands "Arkhé", "Hi-Jack".

Edip Akbayram was born on 29 December 1950 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He was married to Ayten Hanim. He died on 2 March 2025 in Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey.

Ozan Emre Yurdakul was born on 13 January 1991 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a writer, known for Back Streets (2006), Kalbim Ege'de Kaldi (2015) and A Crazy Wind (2018).

Enes Kucuk was born in April 1997 in Gaziantep, Turkey. Enes is a producer and director, known for Eksik (2023), NâN (2024) and Vaziyet (2024).