Burak Deniz
Burak Deniz (born 17 February 1991) is a Turkish actor and model who predominantly works in Turkish television series and films. He is best known for his leading portrayal of Murat Sarsılmaz in rom-com series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (2016–17) which was highly acclaimed, and later as Barış Aktan in TV series Bizim Hikaye. In 2020, he played the role of Mehmet Kadir Bilmez in the streaming surreal crime series Yarım Kalan Aşklar.[3][4]
Burak Deniz | |
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| Born | 17 February 1991 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Education | Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University[1] |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Awards | GQ Men of the Year 2017[2] |
| Website | burakdeniz |
In 2021, he went on to appear as Celal Kün in hit series Maraşlı, followed by playing Asaf in Disney+ series The Ignorant Angels (2022) and Maran in the Netflix surreal series Şahmaran (2023).[5] Deniz is also known for his role as Ozan in the films Arada (2018) and Semih in Netflix original Kal (2022).
Early life Edit
Burak Deniz was born on 17 February 1991, in Istanbul, and grew up in İzmit. He graduated from İzmit 50 Yıl Cumhuriyet Primary School, and then from Gazi High School. He studied History of Art at the Çanakkale 18 Mart University. In the acting workshop he went to while he was still in high school, he was discovered by the casting director Gökçe Doruk Erten who helped him start his career.[6]
Career Edit
Deniz began his television career with the TV series Kolej Günlüğü (College Diary), where he had the role of Onur.[7] In 2012, he starred as Tarık in the TV series Sultan. In 2013, he starred as Burak Topçuoğlu in the TV series Kaçak.
In 2015, Deniz appeared as Aras in the TV series Medcezir. It is an adaptation of the American TV series The O.C., created by Josh Schwartz.[8][9] Later in 2015, Deniz starred as Toprak in TV series Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar which is inspired by American TV show Pretty Little Liars. It stars Deniz, Şükrü Özyıldız, Bensu Soral, Büşra Develi, Melisa Şenolsun, Dilan Çiçek Deniz and Beste Kökdemir. In 2016, he starred as Mert in the TV series Gecenin Kraliçesi (Night Queen) alongside Meryem Uzerli and Murat Yıldırım.[10]
Later in 2016, he was cast as Murat Sarsılmaz opposite Hande Erçel in the TV series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (Love Doesn't Understand Words). The story is set in Istanbul and follows a workplace romance at a multinational fashion company, Sarte. It is a romantic comedy series that revolves around Deniz's character, Murat Sarsılmaz, who is the crown prince of the textile empire.[11][12]
In 2017, he starred as Barış Aktan alongside Hazal Kaya in the TV series Bizim Hikaye (Our Story). It is an adaptation of the UK original series, Shameless.[13] In 2018, he made his cinematic debut with Arada, which is about a punk singer who wants to leave Turkey, and ends up a nightmarish, hallucinatory trip through Istanbul.[14]
In 2020, Burak Deniz starred as Kadir Bilmez in the web series Yarım Kalan Aşklar (Unfinished Loves) opposite Dilan Çiçek Deniz. It is the story of a young boy named Ozan, who works as a journalist but loses his life at a traffic accident, only to get resurrected in a new body again.
After Yarım Kalan Aşklar, Deniz starred as Celal "Maraşlı" Kün in the TV series Maraşlı alongside Alina Boz.[15][16]
Filmography Edit
Television Edit
| Year | Show | Role | Network | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kolej Günlüğü | Onur | [17] | |
| 2012 | Sultan | [17] | ||
| 2012 | Böyle Bitmesin | Fedat | TRT1 | |
| 2013–2015 | Kaçak | Burak Topcuoğlu | [17] | |
| 2013–2015 | Medcezir | Aras | Star TV | [17] |
| 2015 | Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar | Toprak | Star TV | |
| 2016 | Gecenin Kraliçesi | Mert | Star TV | |
| 2016–2017 | Aşk Laftan Anlamaz | Murat Sarsılmaz | Show TV | |
| 2017–2019 | Bizim Hikaye | Barış Aktan | Fox | [18] |
| 2021 | Maraşlı | Celal "Maraşlı" Kün | ATV | [15][16] |
| 2023–present | Bambaşka Biri | Kenan Öztürk / Dogan | Fox |
Films Edit
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Arada | Ozan | — | [19][18] |
| 2022 | Kal | Semih | Netflix Turkey |
Web Edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Yarım Kalan Aşklar | Mehmet Kadir Bilmez | BluTV |
| 2022 | The Ignorant Angels | Asaf | Disney+ |
| 2023– | Şahmaran | Maran Yaloğlu | Netflix Turkey |
Music videos Edit
| Year | Singer | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Çağatay Akman | Bizim Hikaye[20] |
| 2018 | Cihan Mürtezaoğlu | Bir Beyaz Orkide[21] |
References Edit
- ^ "Bizim Hikaye yapımıyla aranan isim haline geldi! Burak Deniz kimdir?" [Bizim Hikaye (Our Story) has become a sought after name! Who is Burak Deniz?]. Haber7.com (in Turkish). 20 February 2019.
- ^ . NTV. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Aşk Laftan Anlamaz yakında Show Tv'de!". www.hurriyet.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Bizim Hikaye ne zaman yayınlanıyor? İşte Bizim Hikaye karakterleri ve oyuncu kadrosu". www.hurriyet.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ . 17 July 2020. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Burak Deniz – Official Web Site". Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ "KOLEJ GÜNLÜĞÜ – TIMS&B". Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Medcezir'e yeni oyuncu!". MagazinMax (in Turkish). Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ . 23 September 2013. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Aşk Laftan Anlamaz Dizisi Nerede Çekildi?". Haberler.com (in Turkish). 28 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ . 27 March 2019. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Tressler, James (22 September 2017). "Bizim Hikaye: 'Shameless,' Minus the Shame". Yabangee. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Dobis, Jay (9 October 2018). ""Arada": Can A Punk Rocker Escape a Tumultuous Turkey?". MUBI. from the original on 9 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Burak Deniz'in Maraşlı dizisindeki partneri Alina Boz oldu". aksam.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Maraşlı Celal Kün kimdir? Maraşlı rolünü oynayan Burak Deniz kaç yaşında, nereli? İşte Maraşlı hakkında detaylar..." [Who is Maraşlı Celal Kün? How old is Burak Deniz, who plays the role of Maraş, where is he from? Here are the details about Maraşlı ...]. Milliyet (in Turkish). 11 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Uzun Kirpikleriyle Dikkat Çeken 'Burak Deniz' Oyunculuğuyla Çıtayı Son Seviyeye Çıkarıyor!" (in Turkish). Onedio. 28 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Sevgililer aynı filmde (Büşra Develi & Burak Deniz)" (in Turkish). NTV. 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Büşra Develi ve Burak Deniz çifti, 'Arada'da da birlikte" (in Turkish). Sozcut. 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Çağatay Akman - Bizim Hikaye (Official Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Cihan Mürtezaoğlu - Bir Beyaz Orkide - Bizim Hikaye 22. Bölüm - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
External links Edit
- Official website (in Turkish and English)
- Burak Deniz at IMDb