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Selma Ergeç
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Ergeç in QNB Finansbank's commercial, October 2016
Born (1978-11-01) 1 November 1978 (age 46)
Citizenship  Germany
 Turkey
Occupation Actress
Years active 2000–present
Notable work
Muhteşem Yüzyıl as Hatice Sultan
Spouse(s)
Can Öz
(m. 2015)
Children 1

Selma Sabina Ergeç (born November 1, 1978) is a talented actress from both Turkey and Germany. She is also known for being a model and designer. Selma has played many memorable characters in TV shows and movies. One of her most famous roles was Hatice Sultan in the popular series Muhteşem Yüzyıl.

Early Life and Her Journey

Selma Ergeç was born in Hamm, Germany. Her mother is German, and her father is Turkish. She once shared that her father's family has roots connected to Mahmud II, an old Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

Before becoming an actress, Selma studied medicine at Westfalia Wilhems University in Münster for three years. She also studied psychology and philosophy at the FernUniversität Hagen. She began her career in modeling in the year 2000.

Becoming a Star

Selma's big break came with her role as Ayça in the comedy TV series Yarım Elma. She then joined the cast of the popular series Asi, acting alongside Tuba Büyüküstün and Murat Yıldırım.

She became very well-known for playing Hatice Sultan, the sister of Sultan Süleyman, in the historical drama Muhteşem Yüzyıl. She also played Halide Edib Adıvar in Vatanım Sensin and had a main role in "Gönül İşleri".

Selma has also acted in many films. She played Maria Koseckhi in the historical movie Kırımlı, which was based on a book. She has also appeared in fantasy roles in shows like "Ses", "Yaşamayanlar", and "Atiye". In the movie Sis ve Gece, she played the wife of Uğur Polat, and in Beş Vakit, she was a teacher.

About Her Life

Selma Ergeç is very good with languages! She can speak German, English, Turkish, and French fluently. She also knows some Italian.

On September 26, 2015, Selma married Can Öz. Their wedding took place in her childhood hometown in Germany. Their daughter, Yasmin, was born on April 8, 2016.

Movies and TV Shows

Selma Ergeç has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Films

Year Film Role Notes
2024 ... by Love Kera Khatoon
2015 The Ghosts of Garip Nina
2014 Kırımlı: Korkunç Yıllar Maria Koseckhi
2013 Senin Hikayen [tr] Esra
2010 Ses Derya
2007 Sis ve Gece Mine
2006 Beş Vakit The teacher
2006 The Net 2.0 Hotel receptionist

Television Series

Year Title Role Notes
2024 İnci Taneleri Piraye Leading role
2021–2023 Camdaki Kız Selen Koroğlu Recurring role
2016 Vatanım Sensin Halide Edib Adıvar Guest role
2014–2015 Gönül İşleri [tr] Saadet
2011–2013 Muhteşem Yüzyıl Hatice Sultan Main role
2010 Kalp Ağrısı Azize 14 episodes
2007–2009 Asi Defne Kozcuoğlu 71 episodes
2005 Şöhret (TV series) [tr] Natalie
2005 Körfez ateşi Mini series
2005 Yarım Elma [tr] Ayça Mini series

Digital (Internet) Series

Year Title Role
2023–2024 The Turkish Detective Selma Payidar
2018 Immortals Karmen
2021 The Gift Umut

Music Videos

  • "Gidecek Yerim Mi Var" - Emre Altuğ

See also

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