Şebnem Sönmez facts for kids

Şebnem Sönmez is a talented Turkish actress who has starred in many plays, movies, and TV shows. She was born on June 5, 1968, in Istanbul, Turkey. She is famous for her roles in popular TV series like Elveda Rumeli and 7 Numara. She even acted alongside her former husband, Olgun Şimşek, in 7 Numara.

Şebnem Sönmez started acting when she was still in high school. She joined the Istanbul Pendik Youth Theatre. Later, she performed with groups like Kartal Art Theatre. After finishing her studies at the Istanbul State Conservatory, she worked at the Dormen Theatre. She then moved on to television roles while continuing her theater work. She also taught acting to students from kindergarten to high school. She even started a "Summer Theatre" group at her school.

Şebnem Sönmez's Acting Journey

Şebnem Sönmez has had a long and successful career in acting. She has appeared in many different types of productions.

Movies and Films

Şebnem Sönmez has acted in several movies. Here are some of her notable film roles:

• In 2000, she played Gülizar in the movie Vizontele.
• In 2002, she was Çeşmifelek Kalfa in Abdülhamit Düşerken.
• She played Sevgi in Döngel Karhanesi in 2005.
• In 2011, she appeared in Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever as Neriman Turgut.
• More recently, in 2022, she played Suna in the film Bergen.
• In 2023, she was Gülşen in Cenazemize Hoş Geldiniz.

Television Roles

Şebnem Sönmez is also well-known for her many TV series roles.

• She started her TV career in 1993 with Yaz Evi, playing Nurşen.
• From 2000 to 2003, she had a leading role as Zeliha Ballıoğlu in the popular series Yedi Numara.
• In 2004, she played Sevgi in Perili Ev.
• She was also a guest star in Avrupa Yakası as Nadide.
• From 2007 to 2009, she played Fatma in the series Elveda Rumeli.
• In 2019, she appeared as Asiye Karaca in Çarpışma.
• Her more recent TV role was Aynur in Gizli Saklı in 2022.

Theatre Performances

Theatre is a big part of Şebnem Sönmez's career. She has performed in many plays.

• In 1994, she was in Alo Arkadaş at Dormen Theatre.
• She performed in The Balcony in 1999.
• In 2001, she was part of the play Sen Hiç Ateşböceği Gördün mü? at BKM.
• She acted in Ben Anadolu at the Istanbul City Theatres in 2003.
• In 2005, she was in Cimri at Oyun Atölyesi.
• She also performed in Bana Mastikayı Çalsana in 2006.

Awards and Achievements

Şebnem Sönmez has won awards for her amazing acting skills.

• In 1999, she won the Afife Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sen Hiç Ateşböceği Gördün mü?.
• In 2005, she won another Afife Theatre Award. This time, it was for Best Supporting Musical/Comedy Actress for her performance in Cimri.