Burak Deniz is an actor and model from Turkey. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Murat Sarsılmaz in the Show TV series “Aşk Laftan Anlamaz” (2016). The part marked a sea change in his career since it made him well-known and cemented his reputation as Murat. Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahan, the show’s Urdu title, makes it famous in both India and Pakistan. Following his 2011 TV debut in the series “Kolej Günlüğü,” he went on to portray the part of Tarik in the series “Sultan.”
Bio, Education, and Family
Burak Deniz was raised in İzmit after being born in Istanbul on February 17, 1991. He completed his education at Gazi High School after graduating from İzmit 50 Yıl Cumhuriyet Primary School. He attended the Çanakkale 18 Mart University to study art history. Casting director Gökçe Doruk Erten helped him launch his career by finding him at the acting workshop he attended while still in high school. He was extremely young when his parents divorced. Due to disagreements between them, Deniz was unable to attend his father’s burial in İzmit after he suffered a heart attack in November 2020. Later on, the actor refuted the accusations, saying that his father was not the source of his problems, but rather time constraints. Since he was young, he had dreamed of being an actor.
Relationship
Büşra Develi (Turkish actress; 2015-2018)
Didem Soydan (Turkish actress; 2020-2021)
Şahika Ercümen (Turkish dietitian; rumored)
In Turkey, Burak Deniz and Didem Soydan were among the most well-liked pairs. They have a sizable social media following and have frequently been highlighted in publications like journals and newspapers. They are an inspiration to many, and their partnership is viewed as a symbol of happiness and love. In Turkey, Didem Soydan is a well-known actress and model. She has starred in several TV shows and films in addition to appearing in many periodicals and advertisements. She is renowned for both her kind demeanor and stunning appearance. 2022 was a momentous year in Burak Deniz’s life since it was the year he wed Didem Soydan. This incident had a significant effect on their personal and professional life in addition to serving as a symbol of their love and devotion to one another. Didem Soydan is a role model for many young women in Turkey thanks to her career as an actor and model. She is seen as a representation of grace, prosperity, and self-reliance. This has made it easier for other women to succeed in this business and helped to alter how Turkish society perceives women working in entertainment.
Career
In the television series Kolej Günlüğü, Deniz made his acting debut as Onur. He played Tarık in the television series Sultan in 2012. 2013 saw him play the role of Burak Topçuoğlu in the TV show Kaçak. Deniz played Aras in the television series Medcezir in 2015. The American television show The O.C. is being adapted for this platform. Inspired by the American TV series Pretty Little Liars, Deniz featured as Toprak in Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar in 2015. Beste Kökdemir, Dilan Çiçek Deniz, Melisa Senolsun, Bensu Soral, Büşra Develi, and Şükrü Özyıldız costarred as well. In 2016, he costarred with Meryem Uzerli and Murat Yıldırım in the television series Gecenin Kraliçesi as Mert.
In the romantic comedy series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, he portrayed Murat Sarsılmaz alongside Hande Erçel from 2016 to 2017. It centers on a workplace romance at the international fashion brand Sarte and is set in Istanbul. Murat, played by Deniz, is the textile empire’s crown prince. The starring pair of the series won several prizes and became an international phenomenon. In the 2017 television series Bizim Hikaye, he costarred with Hazal Kaya as Barış Aktan. It is a version of the UK television series Shameless. Arada, a 2018 film about a punk musician who wants to escape Turkey but instead finds herself on a terrifying, hallucinogenic journey around Istanbul, marked his feature film debut.
In 2020, Deniz costarred with Dilan Çiçek Deniz in the online series Yarım Kalan Aşklar as Kadir Bilmez. The main character, Ozan, is a journalist who dies in an accident and then returns to life in a different body. Later, he costarred with Alina Boz in the television series Maraşlı as Celal “Maraşlı” Kün. Deniz and Erçel got back together in 2023 to work on the criminal drama series Bambaşka Biri. In the role, he played well-known journalist Kenan Öztürk, who suffers from dissociative personality disorder. Doğan Kaya, his alter ego, is a killer seeking revenge. The show became the most viewed across all categories and topped commercial demographics.
While intoxicated, in September 2022, Burak Deniz misbehaved with Turkish actress Nilperi Şahinkaya. Burak was reportedly lodging in a hotel while in Adana for the TV show “Sahmeran” filming. The actress was staying at the Sheraton Hotel when she was in the city for the Golden Boll Film Festival. The actress, accompanied by Burak, was enjoying dinner at the Sheraton Hotel on September 15, 2022, with her partner and pals. He went over to their table and began to shout and swear at them. Nilperi Şahinkaya declared that she would sue the actor following the event. Later, Burak sent a note on his Instagram account pleading with the actress to accept responsibility for his actions.
Burak Deniz made his maiden trip to India on May 4, 2023, to attend the 23rd FICCI Frames, which was hosted in Mumbai. He expressed his wish to collaborate with Priyanka Chopra, Amir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan in an interview conducted during the occasion. Burak visited the ISKCON temple in Mumbai when he was in India, having fun there and posting pictures on social media. He stated in an interview that he discovered a great deal of cultural similarities between Turkish and Indian people.
Television
- Kolej Günlüğü (2011)
- Sultan (2012)
- Böyle Bitmesin (2012)
- Kaçak (2013 – 2015)
- Medcezir (2013 – 2015)
- Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar (2015)
- Gecenin Kraliçesi (2016)
- Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (2016 – 2017)
- Bizim Hikaye (2017-2019)
- Maraşlı (2021)
- Bambaşka Biri (2023–present)
Films
- Arada (2018)
- Kal (2022)
Web
- Yarım Kalan Aşklar (2020)
- The Ignorant Angels (2022)
- Şahmaran (2023– present)
Music videos
- Bizim Hikaye of Çağatay Akman (2017)
- Bir Beyaz Orkide of Cihan Mürtezaoğlu (2018)
Awards
- For his role in the TV series “Aşk Laftan Anlamaz,” he was nominated for the 2017 Turkey Youth Awards’ “Best TV Actor” category (2016)
- For his role in the television series “Aşk Laftan Anlamaz,” he was nominated for the 2017 Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards’ “Best Romantic Comedy Actor” category.
- For his role in the TV series “Bizim Hikaye,” he was nominated for two honors at the 2018 Pantene Golden Butterfly honors: “Best TV Couple” and “Best Performance by an Actor” (2017)
- In the 6th GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2018, he was named the “Rising Player of the Year.”
- Selected for the PRODU Awards 2022’s “Best Actor in Foreign Series” category in recognition of his work in the TV series “Maraşlı” (2021)
