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Nurgül Yeşilçay
Nurgül Yeşilçay in Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem
Yeşilçay as Kösem Sultan in Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem (2017)
Born (1976-03-26) 26 March 1976 (age 49)
Education Drama
Alma mater Anadolu University
Occupation Actress
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2004; div. 2010)
Children 1
Awards Golden Boll Award for Best Actress (2005)
Golden Orange Award for Best Actress (2008)
Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (2017)

Nurgül Yeşilçay (born March 26, 1976) is a famous Turkish actress. She has starred in many popular movies and TV shows. She is known for her strong performances and has won several awards for her acting.

About Nurgül Yeşilçay

Nurgül Yeşilçay was born in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, in 1976. She loved acting from a young age. She decided to study drama at the State Conservatoire of Anadolu University in Eskişehir. This is where she learned all about acting for the stage and screen.

Her Early Career and Stage Work

After finishing university, Nurgül started her acting journey. She performed in many important plays. Some of her famous stage roles include playing Ophelia in Hamlet. She also played Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. These roles helped her become a skilled actress.

Becoming a TV and Film Star

Nurgül Yeşilçay became very well-known through her work in television. She starred in several Turkish TV dramas that were very popular. One of her first big roles was in the TV series İkinci Bahar. In this show, she worked alongside experienced actors like Şener Şen and Türkan Şoray.

Her talent also shone on the big screen. Her film The Edge of Heaven won an award for best screenplay. This happened at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in 2007. She also won the "Best Actress" award at the 45th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for her role in the film Vicdan.

She has also shown her funny side in comedy roles. These include movies like Mahalleden Arkadaşlar and TV shows like İşler Güçler.

Notable Roles in Movies and TV Shows

Nurgül Yeşilçay has played many different characters throughout her career. Here are some of her memorable roles:

Popular TV Series Roles

  • Gülsüm Percons Meriç in İkinci Bahar (1998–2001): This was her first TV role.
  • Bahar Karadağ in Asmalı Konak (2002–2003): A very popular series where she played a leading role.
  • Gülseren Gürpınar in Paramparça (2014–2016): A drama series where she played a main character.
  • Kösem Sultan in Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem (2016–2017): She played a powerful historical figure in this grand series.
  • Gülperi Çetin in Gülperi (2018–2019): Another leading role in a popular drama.
  • Alanur Yıldız in Veda Mektubu (2023): Her most recent leading role in a TV series.

Key Film Roles

  • Nurse in Herşey Çok Güzel Olacak (1998): Her very first role in a movie.
  • Ayten Öztürk in The Edge of Heaven (2007): This film received international recognition.
  • Aydanur in Vicdan (2008): The role that earned her a "Best Actress" award.
  • Yasemin in İkinci Şans (2016): A romantic drama film.

Awards and Recognition

Nurgül Yeşilçay has received many awards for her amazing acting. These awards show how talented and respected she is in the film and television world.

  • Golden Boll Award for Best Actress (2005) for Eğreti Gelin.
  • Golden Orange Award for Best Actress (2008) for Vicdan.
  • Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (2017) for her role in Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem.

These awards highlight her significant contributions to Turkish cinema and television.

See also

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