Burak Deniz Explained

Burak Deniz
Birth Date:17 February 1991
Birth Place:Istanbul, Turkey
Education:Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University[1]
Years Active:2011–present
Awards:GQ Men of the Year 2017[2]

Burak Deniz (born 17 February 1991) is a Turkish actor and model who works in Turkish television series and films.[3] He is known for his portrayal of Murat Sarsılmaz in the popular rom-com series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (2016–17), and later as Barış Aktan in drama series Bizim Hikaye. In 2020, he played Mehmet Kadir Bilmez in crime series Yarım Kalan Aşklar.[4]

In 2021, he went on to appear as Celal Kün in hit series Maraşlı, followed by playing Asaf in Disney+ series The Ignorant Angels (2022) and Maran in the Netflix surreal series Şahmaran (2023).[5] Deniz is also known for playing Ozan in the films Arada (2018) and Semih in Netflix original Kal (2022). Deniz is also known for portraying Kenan Öztürk in Bambaşka Biri.

Early life

Burak Deniz was born on 17 February 1991, in Istanbul, and grew up in İzmit. He graduated from İzmit 50 Yıl Cumhuriyet Primary School, and then from Gazi High School. He studied History of Art at the Çanakkale 18 Mart University. In the acting workshop he went to while he was still in high school, he was discovered by the casting director Gökçe Doruk Erten who helped him start his career.[6]

Career

Early beginnings (2011–2015)

Deniz began his career with the series Kolej Günlüğü, where he played the role of Onur.[7] In 2012, he starred as Tarık in the series Sultan. In 2013, he portrayed Burak Topçuoğlu in the series Kaçak.[8] In 2015, Deniz essayed Aras in the series Medcezir. It is an adaptation of the American television series The O.C..[9]

In 2015, Deniz starred as Toprak in TV series Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar which is inspired by American TV show Pretty Little Liars. It also co-starred Şükrü Özyıldız, Bensu Soral, Büşra Develi, Melisa Şenolsun, Dilan Çiçek Deniz and Beste Kökdemir. In 2016, he starred as Mert in the series Gecenin Kraliçesi alongside Meryem Uzerli and Murat Yıldırım.[10]

Aşk Laftan Anlamaz and rise to fame (2016–2019)

From 2016 to 2017, he played Murat Sarsılmaz opposite Hande Erçel in the rom-com series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz. Set in Istanbul, it follows a workplace romance at a multinational fashion company, Sarte. Deniz's character, Murat is the crown prince of the textile empire.[11] The series became an international phenomenon and won the leading duo several awards.[12]

In 2017, he starred as Barış Aktan alongside Hazal Kaya in the series Bizim Hikaye. It is an adaptation of the UK series, Shameless.[13] In 2018, he made his film debut with Arada, which is about a punk singer wanting to leave Turkey who ends up in a nightmarish, hallucinatory trip through Istanbul.[14]

Variation, web series, and more (2020–present)

In 2020, Deniz starred as Kadir Bilmez in the web series Yarım Kalan Aşklar opposite Dilan Çiçek Deniz. It revolves around a journalist named Ozan who loses his life in an accident, only to get resurrected in a new body. He then starred as Celal "Maraşlı" Kün in the series Maraşlı opposite Alina Boz.[15] [16]

In 2023, Deniz reunited with Erçel for the crime drama series Bambaşka Biri.[17] He portrayed Kenan Öztürk, a popular journalist grappling with dissociative personality disorder. His alter-ego Doğan Kaya is an avenging murderer. The series topped commercial demographics and became most watched in all categories.[18]

Filmography

Television

YearShowRoleNetworkRef
2011Kolej GünlüğüOnur
2012Sultan
2012Böyle BitmesinFedatTRT1
2013–2015KaçakBurak Topcuoğlu
2013–2015MedcezirAras
2015Tatlı Küçük YalancılarToprakStar TV
2016Gecenin KraliçesiMertStar TV
2016–2017Aşk Laftan AnlamazMurat SarsılmazShow TV
2017–2019Bizim HikayeBarış AktanFox
2021MaraşlıCelal "Maraşlı" KünATV
2023–2024Bambaşka BiriKenan Öztürk / Doğan KayaFox

Films

YearTitle RolePlatformRef
2018AradaOzan[19] [20]
2022KalSemihNetflix Turkey
2025Umami Kaynama NoktasıSina Disney+

Web

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020Yarım Kalan AşklarMehmet Kadir BilmezBluTV
2022The Ignorant AngelsAsafDisney+
2023–ŞahmaranMaran YaloğluNetflix Turkey

Music videos

!Year!Singer!Song
2017Çağatay AkmanBizim Hikaye[21]
2018Cihan MürtezaoğluBir Beyaz Orkide[22]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Show Result Reference
2023Distinctive International Arab Festivals AwardsBest International ActorBambaşka Biri[23]
Golden Butterfly AwardsBest Actor
Best Couple (With Hande Erçel)
Eurexpo FesticultureMost Popular Actor of the Year

Notes and References

  1. Web site: tr . Bizim Hikaye yapımıyla aranan isim haline geldi! Burak Deniz kimdir? . 20 February 2019 . Haber7.com . Bizim Hikaye (Our Story) has become a sought after name! Who is Burak Deniz?.
  2. Web site: GQ Men of the Year 2017 . NTV . https://web.archive.org/web/20180526041601/https://www.ntv.com.tr/galeri/moty-2018/gq-turkiye-men-of-the-year-2017-odulleri-clear-ana-sponsorlugunda-muhtesem-bir,xAbwD3WVI06CKFfnz0y13w . 16 February 2018. 2018-05-26 .
  3. Web site: Aşk Laftan Anlamaz yakında Show Tv'de!. 2021-01-19. www.hurriyet.com.tr. tr.
  4. Web site: Bizim Hikaye ne zaman yayınlanıyor? İşte Bizim Hikaye karakterleri ve oyuncu kadrosu. 2021-01-19. www.hurriyet.com.tr. tr.
  5. Web site: 2020-07-17. Burak Deniz ve Dilan Çiçek Deniz'den romantik ve eğlenceli anlar. 2021-01-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717174719/https://www.tv100.com/burak-deniz-ve-dilan-cicek-denizden-romantik-ve-eglenceli-anlar-haber-505398. 2020-07-17.
  6. Web site: Burak Deniz – Official Web Site. 2020-12-05. en-US.
  7. Web site: KOLEJ GÜNLÜĞÜ – TIMS&B. 2020-10-28.
  8. Web site: 2013-09-23. MED CEZİR FRAGMAN İZLE - MED CEZİR DİZİSİ STAR TV'DE BAŞLIYOR haberi. 2020-12-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20130923032035/http://www.haberler.com/med-cezir-fragman-izle-med-cezir-dizisi-star-tv-4950716-haberi/. 2013-09-23.
  9. Web site: Medcezir'e yeni oyuncu!. 2020-10-27. MagazinMax. tr.
  10. Web site: Is "Gecenin Kraliçesi" Dead on Arrival? | İzleyici Platformu . 8 December 2020 . 2 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402194515/https://www.izleyiciplatformu.com/is-gecenin-kralicesi-dead-on-arrival/ . dead .
  11. Web site: Aşk Laftan Anlamaz Dizisi Nerede Çekildi?. 2020-12-08. Haberler.com. 28 December 2017. tr.
  12. Web site: 2019-03-27. 'Ask Laftan Anlamaz' Season 2 Is Still A Possibility: Find out more. 2020-12-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091348/https://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2017/12/ask-laftan-anlamaz-season-2-is-still-a-possibility-find-out-more-002244733.html. 2019-03-27.
  13. Web site: Tressler. James. 2017-09-22. Bizim Hikaye: 'Shameless,' Minus the Shame. 2020-12-08. Yabangee. en-US.
  14. Web site: "Arada": Can A Punk Rocker Escape a Tumultuous Turkey?. Dobis. Jay. 9 October 2018. MUBI. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181009105507/https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/arada-can-a-punk-rocker-escape-a-tumultuous-turkey . 9 October 2018 .
  15. Web site: Burak Deniz'in Maraşlı dizisindeki partneri Alina Boz oldu. 2020-10-27. aksam.com.tr. tr.
  16. Web site: Maraşlı Celal Kün kimdir? Maraşlı rolünü oynayan Burak Deniz kaç yaşında, nereli? İşte Maraşlı hakkında detaylar... . Who is Maraşlı Celal Kün? How old is Burak Deniz, who plays the role of Maraş, where is he from? Here are the details about Maraşlı ... . 11 January 2021 . 2021-01-15. Milliyet. tr.
  17. Web site: Whittock . Jesse . 2023-10-31 . ‘Another Love’: Dark Romantic Thriller With Shades Of ‘Dexter’ Is The Latest From Turkey’s Relentless Export Line . 2023-10-31 . Deadline . en-US.
  18. Web site: Bambaşka Biri - Dizisi Hakkında Haberler FOX . 2023-09-25 . www.fox.com.tr . tr.
  19. Web site: tr . Büşra Develi ve Burak Deniz çifti, 'Arada'da da birlikte . 23 January 2018 . Sozcut .
  20. Web site: tr . Sevgililer aynı filmde (Büşra Develi & Burak Deniz) . 24 January 2018 . .
  21. Web site: Çağatay Akman - Bizim Hikaye (Official Video) - YouTube. 2021-01-20. www.youtube.com.
  22. Web site: Cihan Mürtezaoğlu - Bir Beyaz Orkide - Bizim Hikaye 22. Bölüm - YouTube. 2021-01-20. www.youtube.com.
  23. Web site: Burak Deniz in Dubai: The Turkish Actor Attended The DIAFA Awards Last Evening . Harper's Bazaar.