Burak Deniz (Turkish Actor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	Turkish
Date of Birth	17/02/1991
Age	35 years
Birthplace	Izmit, Turkey

Latest News about Burak Deniz

15/06/2025

Burak Deniz was announced as the lead actor in the upcoming Turkish historical drama 'Kızıl Elma', set to premiere in late 2025. The series, produced by a major Turkish studio, will depict the 14th-century Ottoman expansion and features an international cast. Deniz expressed excitement about portraying a complex historical figure and working with renowned director Ayşe Kılıç.

03/04/2025

At the 2025 Istanbul International Film Festival, Burak Deniz received the 'Best International Actor' award for his role in the film 'Gecenin Kraliçesi'. The film, which explores themes of identity and loss in modern Turkey, premiered at the festival and received critical acclaim. Deniz thanked his fans and the film's director for the opportunity to bring the character to life.

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Bio/Wiki

Marital Status	Unmarried

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10"
Weight	70 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	50. Yıl Cumhuriyet Primary School, İzmit, Turkey Gazi Anatolian High School in Ankara, Turkey
College/University	Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey

Personal Life

Age (as of 2023)	32 Years
Controversy	Argument with Nilperi Şahinkaya: In September 2022, Burak Deniz misbehaved with Turkish actress Nilperi Şahinkaya while drunk. Reportedly, he was in Adana for the shooting of the TV series 'Şahmeran' and staying in a hotel. The actress came to attend the Golden Boll Film Festival and was staying at the Sheraton Hotel. On 15 September 2022, she was having dinner with her partner and friends at the hotel where Burak was also present. He approached their table, cursing and yelling. After the incident, Nilperi Şahinkaya claimed to take legal action. Burak later posted a message on his Instagram story asking for an apology from the actress for his actions, stating he was sorry for the incident and his behavior that did not set an example for society.

Age (as of 2023)

32 Years

Controversy

Argument with Nilperi Şahinkaya: In September 2022, Burak Deniz misbehaved with Turkish actress Nilperi Şahinkaya while drunk. Reportedly, he was in Adana for the shooting of the TV series 'Şahmeran' and staying in a hotel. The actress came to attend the Golden Boll Film Festival and was staying at the Sheraton Hotel. On 15 September 2022, she was having dinner with her partner and friends at the hotel where Burak was also present. He approached their table, cursing and yelling. After the incident, Nilperi Şahinkaya claimed to take legal action. Burak later posted a message on his Instagram story asking for an apology from the actress for his actions, stating he was sorry for the incident and his behavior that did not set an example for society.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	Büşra Develi (Turkish actress; 2015-2018) Didem Soydan (Turkish actress; 2020-2021) Şahika Ercümen (Turkish dietitian; rumoured)

Family

Father	Teoman Deniz (died in 2020)
Mother	Name
Siblings	He is the only child of his parents.

Career

Debut

Film (Turkish)	Arada (2018) as Ozan
TV (Turkish)	'Kolej Günlüğü' (2011) as Onur

Awards

Nominated for the ‘Best TV Actor’ award at the Turkey Youth Awards 2017 for his performance in the TV series ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’ (2016)
Nominated for the ‘Best Romantic Comedy Actor’ award at the Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards 2017 for his performance in the TV series ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’
Nominated for the ‘Best TV Couple’ and ‘Best Performance by an Actor’ awards at the Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards 2018 for his performance in the TV series ‘Bizim Hikaye’ (2017)
Won the ‘Rising Player of the Year’ award at the ‘6th GQ Men of the Year Awards' in 2018
Nominated for ‘Best Actor in Foreign Series’ at the PRODU Awards 2022 for his performance in the TV series ‘Maraşlı’ (2021)
Won the Best International Actor award at the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards in 2023 for his role in Bambaşka Biri

Favourites

Web Series	Game of Thrones Mozart in the Jungle Sherlock

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/burakdeniz/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Burak Deniz is a Turkish actor and model.
2. He portrayed Murat Sarsılmaz in the TV series ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’ (2016).
3. The show gained popularity in India and Pakistan as ‘Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahan.’
4. Deniz dreamed of becoming an actor from a young age.
5. Gökçe Doruk Erte, a director, discovered him during a high school acting workshop.
6. His parents separated when he was young.
7. He started his TV career with ‘Kolej Günlüğü’ in 2011.
8. Deniz played Tarik in the show ‘Sultan’.
9. In 2015, he appeared in ‘Medcezir’ as Aras.
10. He portrayed Toprak in 'Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar' in 2015.
11. His popularity soared after starring in ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’ (2016).
12. It gained acclaim in various countries under different titles after being dubbed.
13. His notable shows include ‘Böyle Bitmesin’ (2012) and ‘Bizim Hikaye’ (2017).
14. He debuted in films with ‘Arada’ in 2018.
15. Deniz appeared in ‘Kal’ on Netflix in 2022.
16. In 2020, he was in the web series ‘Yarım Kalan Aşklar.’
17. He starred in the Italian web series ‘The Ignorant Angels’ on Disney+ Hotstar.
18. In 2023, he acted in ‘Şahmaran’ on Netflix.
19. Valentino invited him to their Paris Fashion Week show in 2023.
20. Deniz expressed a preference for playing villains over heroes.
21. Rumors about his father's funeral absence were later clarified by Deniz.
22. He starred as Kenan Öztürk in the drama series Bambaşka Biri.
23. In 2024, he starred in Bir Gece Masalı as Mahir Yılmaz opposite Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun.

Burak Deniz Actor Turkish Izmit, Turkey