Burak Özçivit facts for kids
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Burak Özçivit
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Burak Özçivit
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| Born | 24 December 1984 Istanbul, Turkey
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| Alma mater | Marmara University |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Burak Özçivit, born on December 24, 1984, is a famous actor and model from Turkey. He is well-known for playing important characters in popular TV shows like Çalıkuşu, Kara Sevda, and especially as Osman Gazi in the historical series Kuruluş: Osman. He has won many awards for his acting.
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Early Life and Education
Burak Özçivit was born in Istanbul, Turkey. His family is originally from Gaziantep. He went to Kazım İşmen High School. Later, he studied at Marmara University. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts, where he focused on photography.
Becoming a Star
From Modeling to Acting
Burak Özçivit started his career as a model. In 2003, he was named the Top Model of Turkey. Two years later, in 2005, he was chosen as the second-best model in the world.
His acting journey began in 2006 with the TV series Eksi 18. He then gained more attention with his role as Ömer in the series Zoraki Koca. He also appeared in the movie Musallat.
Famous Roles in TV Shows
Burak Özçivit became very popular for his roles in several big TV shows. He played Çet in Küçük Sırlar, which was a Turkish version of Gossip Girl. He also starred as Malkoçoğlu Bali Bey in the historical series Muhteşem Yüzyıl.
In 2013, he played Kamran in the TV show Çalıkuşu. In this series, he acted alongside Fahriye Evcen. Later, in 2015, he took on the lead role of Kemal Soydere in the drama series Kara Sevda. This show became a huge success around the world.
Kuruluş: Osman and Global Fame
Since 2019, Burak Özçivit has been playing the main character, Osman Gazi, in the historical TV series Kuruluş: Osman. Osman Gazi was the founder of the Ottoman Empire. This series has been very popular globally. It is especially loved in places like South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The show has run for a record six seasons.
Burak Özçivit also has his own production company called BRK's production.
Personal Life
Burak Özçivit is a Sunni Muslim. He lives in Istinye, a neighborhood in Sarıyer, Istanbul.
He got engaged to Turkish actress Fahriye Evcen in Germany on March 9, 2017. They got married in Istanbul on June 29, 2017. Burak and Fahriye have two sons. Their first son, Karan, was born in 2019. Their second son, Kerem, was born in 2023.
Notable Works
Movies
- Musallat (2007)
- Aşk Sana Benzer (2015)
- Kardeşim Benim (2016)
- Kardeşim Benim 2 (2017)
- Can Feda (2018)
Television Series
- Eksi 18 (2006)
- Zoraki Koca (2007)
- Küçük Sırlar (2010–2011)
- Muhteşem Yüzyıl (2011–2013)
- Çalıkuşu (2013–2014)
- Kara Sevda (2015–2017)
- Kuruluş: Osman (2019–2025)
Awards and Recognition
Burak Özçivit has received many awards throughout his career for his acting. Some of these include:
- Actor of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2012.
- Most Liked TV Actor at the Yıldız Technical University Awards in 2014 for Çalıkuşu.
- Best Drama Actor at the Bilkent Television Awards in 2015 for Kara Sevda.
- Most Successful Movie Actor of the Year at the İTÜ EMÖS Achievement Awards in 2016 for Aşk Sana Benzer.
- Best Male Actor of the Year at the Golden 61 Awards in 2020 and 2021 for Kuruluş: Osman.
See also
In Spanish: Burak Özçivit para niños
