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Tuba Büyüküstün
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Büyüküstün in 2012
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| Born | 5 July 1982 Istanbul, Turkey
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| Education | Mimar Sinan University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Tuba Büyüküstün (born 5 July 1982) is a famous Turkish actress. She has won many awards and is one of Turkey's most popular stars. She is also known for her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
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About Tuba Büyüküstün
Tuba Büyüküstün was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Her family has roots from different parts of the world. Her grandparents were Turkish immigrants. Her mother's family came from Crimea, and her father's family came from Crete, Greece.
Education and Family Life
Tuba studied costume and design at Mimar Sinan University. She graduated from the university in 2004.
On 28 July 2011, Tuba married Turkish actor Onur Saylak in Paris, France. In January 2012, they welcomed twin girls named Maya and Toprak. Tuba and Onur separated on 5 June 2017.
Tuba's Acting Career
Tuba Büyüküstün started her acting journey in television commercials. She quickly moved on to TV series and films.
Early TV Roles
Tuba made her TV series debut in 2003. She appeared in the last four episodes of Sultan Makamı. In 2004, she played Zarife in Çemberimde Gül Oya.
A big step in her career was starring in Ihlamurlar Altında in 2005. This role made her very famous across the Middle East. From 2007 to 2009, she played the main character in the drama Asi.
Later TV and Web Series
In 2010, Tuba starred with Cansel Elçin in the series Gönülçelen. Later, in 2012, she acted in 20 Dakika (20 Minutes). Her performance in this show earned her a nomination for an International Emmy Award for Best Actress.
In 2014, Tuba became a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF Turkey. That same year, she starred in Kara Para Aşk (Black Money Love) with Engin Akyürek. In 2016, she played the lead female role in Cesur ve Güzel (Brave and Beautiful). She also appeared as Mavi in Sefirin Kizi in 2021.
Tuba has also worked on web series. In 2020, she played Mara Branković in the Netflix show Rise of Empires: Ottoman. In 2022, she starred in the Netflix series "Another Self."
Film Roles
Tuba Büyüküstün has also had a successful film career. In 2004, she played the main character in the TV movie Gülizar. She also appeared in the popular film Babam ve Oğlum in 2005.
In 2006, Tuba played a teacher in the movie Sınav. In this film, she had the chance to act alongside famous actor Jean-Claude Van Damme. Her first main role in a cinema film was Esma in Yüreğine Sor in 2010.
Awards and Recognition
Tuba Büyüküstün has received many awards throughout her career. These awards celebrate her talent and hard work in acting.
- In 2005, she won Best Actress at the Serbia and Montenegro International TV Festival Bar for Gülizar.
- She won Best Actress awards for Ihlamurlar Altında in 2007 and for Asi in 2008.
- In 2010, she received several awards for her work in Yüreğine Sor and Gönülçelen. These included "Most Successful Actress" and "Best Actress of the Year."
- For 20 Dakika, she won "Best Actress of the Year" in 2013.
- In 2014, she was nominated for an International Emmy Award for Best Actress for 20 Dakika.
- She won many awards for Kara Para Aşk in 2014 and 2015, including "Best Actress of the Year."
- In 2015, she received the "Peace Ambassador Award."
- In 2017, she won "Best Couple" awards for Brave and Beautiful with her co-star. She also won "Most Successful Turkish Actress" from Sayidaty magazine.
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Tuba Büyüküstün in 2012
