Kerem Bürsin facts for kids
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Kerem Bürsin
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| Born | 4 June 1987 Istanbul, Turkey
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| Alma mater | Emerson College (Marketing Communications) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006−present |
Kerem Bürsin (born June 4, 1987) is a Turkish actor. He is well-known for his work in movies and TV shows. After studying Marketing Communications at Emerson College, Kerem started his acting career.
He became famous for his roles in the TV shows Güneşi Beklerken (2013−2014) and Şeref Meselesi (2014−2015). Kerem also got a lot of attention for playing Ali Smith in the action romance series Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek (2017). For this role, he won the Best Actor award at the Seoul International Drama Awards.
He is best known for starring in the romantic comedy-drama series Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–2021). This role earned him great praise and many awards, including the Turkey Youth Award for Best Actor.
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Early Life and Education
Kerem Bürsin has lived in many different countries. These include Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and the United States. In 1999, when he was 12, his family moved to the US.
He studied marketing communications at Emerson College. While in college, he also took acting classes. In high school, he won an award for best theater actor in a competition in the US. Before becoming an actor, he even worked as a driver!
Acting Career
Kerem Bürsin first appeared in American TV movies. One of these was Sharktopus in 2010. In 2013, he was in a commercial for the Line messaging app.
He became famous as Kerem Sayer in the TV show Güneşi Beklerken. He also played Kerem's twin brother, Güneş Sayer, in the last episode. In the movie Unutursam Fısılda, he played a musician named Erhan. Kerem acts in both Hollywood and Turkish movies. He likes to use both English and Turkish languages in his acting.
Kerem Bürsin played the main character, Serkan Bolat, in Sen Çal Kapımı ("You Knock on My Door"). He starred alongside Hande Erçel. The show started on FOX on July 8, 2020. It received good reviews and high ratings.
Film and Television Roles
Kerem Bürsin has acted in many films and TV shows.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Thursday | Grauss | |
| 2007 | Strawberry Melancholy | Travis | Independent film |
| 2010 | Wendigo | Andy | Independent film |
| 2010 | Sharktopus | Andy Flynn | TV movie |
| 2013 | Palace of the Damned | Adam | TV movie |
| 2014 | Unutursam Fısılda | Erhan | Main role |
| 2018 | İyi Oyun | Ferhat | Supporting role |
| 2018 | Can Feda | Onur Keskin | Main role |
| 2022 | Eflatun | Oflaz | Main role |
| 2022 | A todo tren 2 : Ahora son ellas | Kerem | Guest role |
| 2024 | Mavi Mağara | Cem | Amazon Prime Video Film, Main role |
| 2024 | Son of a Rich | Mete | Main role |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Yaşayamayanlar | Dmitry | Blu TV, Netflix |
| 2020–2021 | Aynen Aynen | Deniz | Blu TV |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Güneşi Beklerken | Kerem Sayer/Güneş Sayer | Kanal D |
| 2014 | Ulan İstanbul | Yiğit Kılıç | Guest role |
| 2014−2015 | Şeref Meselesi | Yiğit Kılıç | Kanal D |
| 2017 | Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek | Ali Smith | ATV |
| 2018−2019 | Muhteșem İkili | Mustafa Kerim Can | Kanal D |
| 2020−2021 | Sen Çal Kapımı | Serkan Bolat | FOX |
| 2023 | Ya Çok Seversen | Ateş Arcalı | Kanal D |
Short Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rozar Man | Macalester |
| 2007 | The Architect | Craig Belmont |
| 2008 | Killian | Lennox |
Theater Plays
| Title | Role |
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| Harold's Fall | |
| Mariner | |
| The Music Man | |
| Fiddler on The Roof | |
| All out |
Behind the Scenes
Kerem Bürsin has also worked as a producer and a writer for some projects.
As Producer
- Kiss of Death (2010)
- Kelebekler (2018)
- Yaşamayanlar (2018)
- Iyi Oyun (2018)
- Seçim (2022)
- Mavi Mağara (2024)
As Writer
- Mavi Mağara (2024)
Awards and Achievements
Kerem Bürsin has won many awards for his acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | GQ Turkey Men of the Year Awards | Rising Star Man of the Year | N/A | Won |
| 2022 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best TV Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2017 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best TV Actor | Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek | Nominated |
| 2016 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best Advertisement Movie with: (Serenay Sarıkaya) | Mavi | Won |
| 2016 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best TV Actor | Şeref Meselesi | Nominated |
| 2017 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Actor | Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek | Won |
| 2020 | Yıldız Technical University | Most Admired Male Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2022 | PRODU Awards | Best Actor in Foreign Series | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | PRODU Awards | Best Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Aynen Aynen | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Sen Çal Kapımı | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best TV Couple with: (Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards | Best TV Series Couple with: (Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards | Best Actor (Romantic Comedy TV Series) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Güzel Awards | Best Couple (with Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | 10th KTÜ Media Awards | Most Admired TV Series Couple (with Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Sen Çal Kapımı | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best TV Series Couple | Sen Çal Kapımı(with Hande Erçel) | Won |
| 2022 | Nubia Magazine | Most Handsome Turkish Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2022 | Paris Art and Movie Awards | Best International Short Film, producer | Seçim | Nominated |
| 2022 | Tirana International Film Festival | Short Film Competition, producer | Seçim | Nominated |
| 2022 | YoFi Fest | Best international Short Film, producer | Seçim | Nominated |
| 2023 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Ya Çok Seversen | Nominated |
| 2023 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best TV Series Couple | Ya Çok Seversen(with Hafsanur Sancaktutan) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Ya Çok Seversen | Won |
| 2023 | Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Ya Çok Seversen | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Kerem Bürsin para niños
