Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Turkish, British Actress) Age, Biography, Famil.

Quick Info

Profession	Actress
Nationality	Turkish, British
Date of Birth	21/08/1994
Age	32 years
Birthplace	Islington, London, England

Latest News about Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

01/01/2025

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu appeared on the second series of Love Island: All Stars in 2025, returning to the franchise after her 2022 win. Her participation kept her in the reality-TV spotlight and extended her post-Love Island career into another major ITV dating format.

01/01/2025

In 2025, she took part in Cooking with the Stars and Inside: USA, adding to a run of reality and entertainment appearances after Love Island. These credits followed her earlier appearances on Dancing on Ice, The Traitors US, and Celebrity Big Brother.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Names	Susie Hayzel Su Hayzel Su Ekin Cülcüloğlu
Known For	Appearing on the British reality TV show, Love Island (2022) Acting in the Turkish soap opera Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk (2020)

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (177 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Dark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	East 15 Acting School (University of Essex), England (2009) University of Central Lancashire, England (2012-2015) Bilkent University, Turkey (Tourism and Hotel Management)
Degree	B.A. (Hons.) in Performing Arts from the University of Central Lancashire

Personal Life

Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Ice Skating Reading Walking Dancing Singing

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends	Davide Sanclimenti (TV Personality, Entrepreneur) James Argent (TV Personality) Curtis Pritchard (Dancer, TV Personality)

Family

Father	Zekai Cülcüloğlu (Graphic Designer)
Mother	Sezer Cülcüloğlu (Teacher, Psychotherapist)
Siblings	Arda Cülcüloğlu (Musician)

Career

Debut	British Reality TV Show: Love Island (2022) as a contestant on ITV2 American Reality TV Show: The Traitors US (2024) as a contestant on Peacock TV, LLC Turkish TV Show: Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk (2020) as Işıl
Highlights	Won the British reality TV show, ‘Love Island’ in 2022. Became the brand ambassador for the fashion brand, ‘Oh Polly’ and cosmetic brand, ‘BPerfect Cosmetics’ after winning Love Island. Engaged in various British reality TV shows like ‘Dancing on Ice’ (2023), ‘Celebrity Antiques Road Trip’ (2023), ‘The Weakest Link’ (2024), and ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ (2024). Won the eighth series of the British reality TV show, 'Love Island' in 2022 alongside Davide Sanclimenti. Competed in The Traitors US (2024) on Peacock TV. Appeared on Love Island: All Stars (2025), Cooking with the Stars (2025), and Inside: USA (2025). Authored the book ‘Be Your Own Best Friend: And other lessons from a life lived in and out of the limelight’ (2024).

Debut

British Reality TV Show: Love Island (2022) as a contestant on ITV2
American Reality TV Show: The Traitors US (2024) as a contestant on Peacock TV, LLC
Turkish TV Show: Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk (2020) as Işıl

Highlights

Won the British reality TV show, ‘Love Island’ in 2022.
Became the brand ambassador for the fashion brand, ‘Oh Polly’ and cosmetic brand, ‘BPerfect Cosmetics’ after winning Love Island.
Engaged in various British reality TV shows like ‘Dancing on Ice’ (2023), ‘Celebrity Antiques Road Trip’ (2023), ‘The Weakest Link’ (2024), and ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ (2024).
Won the eighth series of the British reality TV show, 'Love Island' in 2022 alongside Davide Sanclimenti.
Competed in The Traitors US (2024) on Peacock TV.
Appeared on Love Island: All Stars (2025), Cooking with the Stars (2025), and Inside: USA (2025).
Authored the book ‘Be Your Own Best Friend: And other lessons from a life lived in and out of the limelight’ (2024).

Favourites

Food	Sushi
Perfume	Baccarat Rouge

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/ekinsuofficial/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@ekin-suofficial
Twitter	https://x.com/ekinsuofficial

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ekin-Su has a dancing background, having completed all grades of RAD from the age of four.
2. She represented Ireland in the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant in 2012 on her manager's suggestion, despite never visiting the country.
3. Since childhood, she has appeared in various theatrical plays like ‘West Side Story’ (2006) and ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (2009).
4. Under her stage name, Susie Hayzel, she was part of the University’s reality TV show, ‘Lancashore’ (2012).
5. In 2018, she released a Turkish song titled ‘Yeniden Başlasın,’ showcasing her passion for singing.
6. She has acted in several Turkish TV shows, including ‘Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk’ (2020).
7. In 2023, she advocated for the positive influence of social media personalities at a debate at the University of Oxford.
8. Ekin-Su dedicated her efforts during the Turkey-Syria earthquakes in 2023 by raising funds and providing hands-on help to displaced individuals.
9. In 2024, she authored a book named ‘Be Your Own Best Friend: And other lessons from a life lived in and out of the limelight.’
10. She enjoys fitness and maintains a regular workout routine.
11. She represented Ireland in the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant in 2011 on her manager's suggestion, despite never visiting the country.
12. She competed in Miss Turkey 2017 but did not place.
13. She has lived between Essex and Istanbul throughout her life.
14. She has been featured as an ambassador for the British Red Cross and raised over £500,000 for CoppaFeel! in 2025.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu Actress Turkish, British Islington, London, England