Keremcem facts for kids
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Keremcem
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Keremcem in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kerem Cem Dürük |
| Born | Muğla, Turkey |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Kerem Cem Dürük, known as Keremcem, is a famous Turkish pop singer and actor. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows like Aşk Oyunu and O Hayat Benim. Keremcem also hosted a TV show called Keremcem ile Söyle Söyleyebilirsen.
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About Keremcem
Early Life and Education
Keremcem was born on December 28, 1977, in Milas, Turkey. He went to primary school in Milas. Later, he attended İzmir Private Fatih College for junior high. He finished high school in Turgutreis in 1995.
Keremcem then studied International Relations at Ege University. He graduated from the university in 2003. He started playing the guitar when he was in high school.
Beginning His Music Career
Keremcem wrote his first song, "Elimde Değil" (meaning "not in my hands"), in 1996. This was when he was in Ankara. In 2001, he moved to Istanbul. There, his friend Yunus Adak helped him with another song called "Eylül".
A singer named Yonca Evcimik introduced Keremcem to Aykut Gürel. This meeting helped him start his professional music career. He released two solo albums: Eylül in 2004 and Aşk Bitti in 2006. He also made a duet album called Maia in 2005 with Seden Gürel. All these albums were produced by Iremrecords.
Keremcem has performed many concerts. He has done over 130 shows across Turkey, Cyprus, and Germany.
Acting Roles
Besides singing, Keremcem is also a talented actor. He has played lead roles in several TV series. These include Aşk Oyunu (2005–2006), İki Yabancı (2007), and Elif (2008). His acting has made him very popular.
Keremcem's Music Albums
Keremcem has released several albums throughout his career. Here is a list of his main albums:
| Year | Album Name | Record Company |
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| 2004 | Eylül | İrem Records |
| 2005 | Eylül (Aşk Oyunu Bonus Track) | İrem Records |
| 2005 | Maia | İrem Records |
| 2006 | Aşk Bitti | İrem Records |
| 2008 | Ateşler İçinde | İrem Records |
| 2009 | Dokun | İrem Records |
| 2011 | Hayata | Pasaj Müzik |
Keremcem's TV Shows and Movies
Keremcem has acted in many TV series and movies. Here are some of his roles:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | Kerem İle Aslı | Kerem |
| 2005 | Aşk Oyunu | Sarp Teksoy |
| 2006 | Çirkin Ördek Yavrusu ile Farecik | Çirkin Ördek Yavrusu |
| 2007 | İki Yabancı | Cem Arifoğlu |
| 2007 | Avrupa Yakası | Kerem |
| 2008 | Asteriks Olimpiyatlarda | Asteriks |
| 2008 | Elif | Ahmet Karabey |
| 2008 | Proje 13 | Keremcem |
| 2010 | Keskin Bıçak | Eren |
| 2011 | Tövbeler Tövbesi | Oktay Berk |
| 2014 | O Hayat Benim | Ateş German |
| 2014 | İksir | Himself |
| 2017 | Küçük Ortak | Selim |
| 2017 | İki Yalancı | Serkan Gülbulak |
| 2018 | Aşk ve Mavi | Yaman |
| 2019 | Kimse Bilmez | Ali Hüroğlu |
| 2021 | Yetiş Zeynep | Engin |
| 2022 | Gül Masalı | Adnan Fuat Demirci |
| 2023– | Başım Belada | Azam |
Awards and Achievements
Keremcem has won many awards for his music and acting. Here are some of them:
- 2005, POPSAV Achievement Awards
- Best Breakthrough Artist
- 2005, 33rd Golden Butterfly Awards
- Best Breakthrough Male Soloist
- 2005, Future Youth and Music Magazine
- Best Breakthrough Male Artist
- 2006, 13th Kral TV Video Music Awards
- Best Pop Male Singer
- 2006, Google Turkey
- Most Visited Website of the Year "keremcem.com"
- 2006, 10th İFA Awards
- Best Pop Male Singer
- 2006, NetBul Magazine
- Turkey's Male Pop Star
- 2007, Jetix
- The Most Popular Turkish Male Singer
- 2007, Walt Disney
- Best Singer to Adapt HSM-2 Songs into His Language
- 2008, Year's Best IT Professionals -Kadir Has University-
- Best Official Website www.keremcem.com.tr
- 2009, Algida Max
- The Most Popular Male Artist
- 2009, Gerçek Pop
- Best Orchestral Video Clip "Sana Ferrari Gerekti"
- 2010, Ayaklı Gazete
- Turkey's Most Handsome Male TV Series Actor
- 2010, Magazin Plus
- Best Pop Male Artist of the Year
- 2010, Golden Career Awards -Muğla University-
- Best Turkish Pop Artist
See also
In Spanish: Keremcem para niños
