Engin Altan Düzyatan Explained

Engin Altan Düzyatan
Birth Date:26 July 1979
Birth Place:Karşıyaka, İzmir, Turkey
Education:Dokuz Eylül University
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Years Active:1997–present
Children:2

Engin Altan Düzyatan (pronounced as /tr/; born 26 July 1979) is a Turkish film and television actor. Born in Karşıyaka, İzmir Province, Turkey, Düzyatan studied theatre at the Dokuz Eylül University in his home province before making his acting debut with Ruhsar (2001). He then went on to act in various roles in film and television in Turkey.

Düzyatan is known for his role as Ertuğrul Bey in .[1] [2] He has been listed by The Muslim 500 since 2021.

Early life

Düzyatan was born on 26 July 1979, in Karşıyaka, İzmir, Turkey,[3] [4] to Mevlan and Gülşen Düzyatan.[5] Engin Altan Düzyatan began acting during his high school days. His family is Turkish immigrants and ones from Yugoslavia,.[6] He joined Dokuz Eylül University to study theatre. He completed his course and moved to İstanbul where he started his professional acting career.[7] [8]

Career

Early roles

He made his screen debut with guest roles in the hit fantasy series Ruhsar and hit series Yeditepe İstanbul, Alacakaranlık. He had leading role in youth series Koçum Benim with veteran actor Tarık Akan. In 2007, Düzyatan played in the romantic comedy series Sevgili Dünürüm with Haluk Bilginer, Sumru Yavrucuk and Nevra Serezli. In 2009, he played Doctor Serdar Batur in the series Bir Bulut Olsam with Melisa Sözen and Engin Akyürek, written by Meral Okay. After he played together in "Bir Avuç Deniz", "Son", "Kurşun", "Beyza'nın Kadınları", "Affedilmeyen" with Berrak Tüzünataç, Their crime series "Son" was sold to USA, France, Spain, Russian, Netherlands for adaptation. He played in historical series "Yol Ayrımı", "Çırağan Baskını", "Hürrem Sultan". In 2014, he appeared in the crime series Cinayet with Nurgül Yeşilçay, Uğur Polat, Şükran Ovalı, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan and Goncagül Sunar.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

In 2005, he acted in the films Beyza'nın Kadınları, with Demet Evgar directed by Mustafa Altıoklar, and Kalbin Zamanı with Hülya Avşar. His next roles were mentally disabled and cripple in the films "Cennet" (2008) with Fahriye Evcen and "Ve Panayır Köyden Gider"(2015).[4] Düzyatan acted in the films Romantik Komedi, New York'ta Beş Minare with Haluk Bilginer and Bir Avuç Deniz in 2010. He played the sequel film "Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa Veda" with Sinem Kobal.[4] [15] [16] He played in airforce film Anadolu Kartalları. He played in period film "Bu Son Olsun" with Hazal Kaya and "Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık Var" which based on novel with Özgü Namal.[17] [18]

He hosted the game show Canlı Para which is Turkish version of The Million Pound Drop Live on Show TV in 2010 and 2011.

Diriliş: Ertuğrul and later roles

From 2014 until 2019, Düzyatan starred in the TV series as the eponymous character on TRT 1.[19] Düzyatan was initially reluctant to accept the role, fearing the show would be "ridiculous".[20] He read 13th century works such as the Book of Dede Korkut in preparation for the part. Düzyatan called Ertuğrul "a real hero",[21] and "smart, mature and just", praising his "vision, strength, purpose in life and all of his values",[22] and feeling his portrayal was important in providing a Turkish equivalent to Batman and Spider-Man.[23] Düzyatan is playing the role of Oruç Reis Barbarossa in the Turkish TV series Barbaroslar in 2021.[24] [25]

Public image and personal life

On 28 August 2014, he married the granddaughter of Selim Soydan and Hülya Koçyiğit, Neslişah Alkoçlar.[26] [19] The couple has a son, Emir Aras (born 2016) and a daughter, Alara (born 2018).[27]

In 2020, Düzyatan went on a short visit to Pakistan, where Diriliş: Ertuğrul has gained popularity, accepting the invitation of a private business company.[28] Pakistan's Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged a meeting between Düzyatan and three young terminally ill fans;[29] when there, Engin said, "Thank you very much, I can see I inspired you and I am very happy for this love."[30] After signing an agreement with the Lahore-based Chaudhary Group of Companies,[31] of which he was a brand ambassador, he visited Lahore and became one of the top discussions on social media and one of his pictures with a lion went viral. Düzyatan also wishes to appear in a Pakistani drama series one day, "if it has a good story."[32]

Two statues of Ertuğrul on horseback inspired by Düzyatan's portrayal of Ertuğrul in Diriliş: Ertuğrul were placed by a private cooperative housing society in Lahore, Pakistan in 2020.[33] [34] A bust of Ertuğrul was also erected in Ordu, Turkey in 2020, although it was removed by local authorities after a resemblance to Düzyatan was pointed out.[35] [36] Düzyatan was listed by The Muslim 500 in the "Arts & Culture" category in 2021, 2022 and 2023.[37] Düzyatan's Diriliş: Ertuğrul co-star Nurettin Sönmez felt filming for the scene of Ertuğrul's death in was difficult due to Düzyatan's legacy in playing the character.[38] [39] Düzyatan supported the Turkish government's decision to reconvert Hagia Sophia into a mosque in 2020.[40]

Filmography

TV series

YearSeriesRoleNotes
2001RuhsarBarışGuest
Bizim OtelAltan
Yeditepe İstanbul
2002–2004Koçum BenimOrçunLeading role
2003En Son Babalar DuyarGuest
Hürrem SultanŞehzade Bayezid
AlacakaranlıkDoctor
KampüsistanLevent
Mühürlü GüllerEnginJoined
2004AzizeEfeLeading role
Sil BaştanCihanGuest
2005Belalı BaldızVedat
Kadın Her Zaman HaklıdırPekcanLeading role
2006Kızlar YurduÖzgür
SılaJournalistGuest
2007AffedilmeyenOrhan
Sevgili DünürümMurat MuhtarLeading role
2008DantelEmre
Cesaretin Var Mı Aşka?Tamer
2009Bir Bulut OlsamDoctor Serdar Batur
2010KapalıçarşıFıratJoined/Leading role
Şen YuvaHimselfGuest
2012SonHalilLeading role
2012–2013Yol AyrımıJournalist, Murat
2014CinayetYılmaz Seyhan
Çırağan BaskınıPoldi/MustafaLeading role /mini series
2014–2019Ertuğrul BeyLeading role
2019Kurşun Prosecutor Orhan Atmaca
2021–2022Barbaroslar: Akdeniz'in KılıcıOruç Reis
2022–2023Çöp AdamTamer Yılmaz

Films

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YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2005Kalbin ZamanıGenç Demir / Young Demir
Beyza'nın KadınlarıKoray
2007CennetCanDebut in as lead role
2010New York'ta Beş MinareTimur
Bir Avuç DenizMert Akbay
Romantik KomediCem Sezgin
2011Anadolu Kartalları Major Kemal Tanaçan
2012Bu Son OlsunSinan
2013Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa VedaCem Sezgin
Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık VarMehmet
2016Ve Panayır Köyden GiderAli
2022Babamın KemanıMehmet Mahir[41]
The Code Announced [42]

Short films

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YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2008MezuniyetMezungraduation short films
Cin GeçidiInspectorShort film
2012Dört Duvar SaraybosnaProducer; Short film

Dubbing

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YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2012Max Maceraları: Kralın DoğuşuGölgelerin EfendisiVoice role
2012Max Maceraları 2: Krallığa YolculukGölgelerin EfendisiVoice role
2017Bilal: Özgürlüğün SesiBilalVoice role

Theatre

YearTheatreDirectorNotes
2006Anna KareninaMehmet BirkiyeKenter Theatre
2007–2008Kürklü MerkürMurat Daltaban[43]
2012Dar Ayakkabı ile YaşamakEngin Altan Düzyatan / himselfDiyarbakır State Theatre

Presenter

YearTitleNote
20101 Milyon Canlı ParaTV show
2018–20193'te 3 TarihTRT 1 Competition program

Awards and nominations

Year Award CeremonyCategory Project Conclusion
2010 Elle Style Awards (Turkey)Best Actor Himself
2012 Best Actor Son
Karsiyaka of the Year awards Best Actor of Turkey[44] Himself
Los Angeles Movie Awards Best Actor[45] A Handful of Sea
2015 6th Quality Of Magazine Awards Best Quality Actor[46]
Gazi University Awards Best Actor[47]
Turquoise Butterfly Awards Actor of the Year[48]
Cinema Here Festival Young Actor Award[49]
2016 23rd ITU EMOS Success Awards The Most Successful Male Series Actor of the Year
INTERNETHABER (The Best) Best Actor[50]
Golden Sebilj Awards Actor of the Year
Internet Media AwardsBest Turkish Drama Actor of the Year
16th Magazinci.com Internet Media Male Series Actor of the Year[51]
Footed Newspaper TV Stars Awards Best Actor in a Period Series
2nd Turkey Youth Awards Best Actor in a TV Series
7th KTU Media Awards Most Admired Actor[52]
11th Makinistanbul Media, Art and Sports Awards Best Actor in a TV Series[53]
Aegean University 5th Media Awards Best Actor in a TV Series
4th Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School Awards Most Successful Actor of the Year[54]
3rd Mersin Golden Palm Awards Male Series Actor of the Year
12th Snow Film Festival Awards Best Actor[55]
43rd Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards The best actor
Turkey Golden Palm Award Best Actor of The Year
2017 5th Bilkent TV Awards Best Drama Actor
Green Look Short Awards Honorable Mention Award[56]
Media Oscar Awards Best Actor[57]
Radio Academy Awards Special Award[58]
1st Muzikonair AwardsBest Actor in a TV Series
13th Communication Awards Best Actor of The Year[59]
3rd Golden Baklava Film Festival Awards Special Award[60]
2018 Turkey Golden Palm Awards Best TV Series Actor
Istanbul Kültür University (İKÜ) Career Honorary Awards Most Favorite Male TV Series Actor of the Year[61]
16th Stars of the Year Award Special Award[62]
2019 Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards Best Male Presenter 3'te 3 Tarih
Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA) Best International Actor[63]
Tax Inspectors Association Achievement Awards The Most Successful Actor[64]
2020 Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) Best International Actor[65]
2022 SleekAsian British AwardsBest Actor[66]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan'dan Diriliş Ertuğrul paylaşımı. Yeni Akit. tr.
  2. Web site: 'Ertuğrul' stars Esra Bilgiç, Engin Altan fall prey to Pakistan's 'moral brigade'. The News.
  3. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan kimdir? Kaç yaşında ve aslen nerelidir?. Haber7. tr.
  4. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan kimdir? Engin Altan Düzyatan nereli ve kaç yaşında?. Sözcü. tr.
  5. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan'ın babasını görenler çok şaşırıyor (Ünlülerin akrabaları) . Takvim. 30 December 2018. 26 July 2021. tr.
  6. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan'ın soyadı nereden geliyor. www.hurriyet.com.tr. tr. 31 August 2015. Büyük dedemler, Yugoslavya’dan Türkiye’ye göçüyorlar. Yugoslavya’da doğan Türklerdeniz. (My great-grandfathers immigrated from Yugoslavia to Turkey. We are Turks born in Yugoslavia.).
  7. Web site: Ekonomi ve Politika Haberleri Türkiye'nin En Cesur Gazetesi Radikal'de!. Radikal. tr.
  8. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan Aslen Nereli? Burcu ve Yaşı Nedir? .
  9. Web site: Şöhret kapısını birlikte araladılar . 9 January 2021 .
  10. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan: Ertuğrul Ghazi of 'Resurrection: Ertuğrul'. Ambreen. Yusuf. Daily Sabah. 6 July 2021. 26 July 2021.
  11. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan kimdir, aslen nereli? Engin Altan Düzyatan kaç yaşında ve eşi kim? .
  12. Web site: Maggie Civantos, protagonista de una nueva 'pasión turca' . 28 October 2022 .
  13. Web site: Berrak Tüzünataç ve Engin Altan Düzyatan'ı buluşturan proje . 29 August 2019 .
  14. Web site: Turkish TV series 'Son' to be adapted for Dutch TV . . April 2016 .
  15. Web site: Kanal D will release new series entitled, "Cinayet" . 24 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201121725/http://www.omgturkey.com/www/detail/?id=426-cinayet-tv-premiere . 1 February 2014 . dead .
  16. Web site: Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa Veda filminin konusu nedir? Romantik Komedi 2 oyuncuları kimler? Romantik Komedi 2 nerede çekildi? . 9 February 2021 .
  17. Web site: Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık Var .
  18. Web site: Anadolu Kartalları filmi nerede çekildi? Anadolu Kartalları oyuncuları ve konusu .
  19. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan Kimdir?. Sabah. tr.
  20. Web site: A Story That Steers History. Skylife.com. September 2015. 26 June 2021. Dilan. Ayyıldız. 26 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210626221030/https://www.skylife.com/en/2015-09/a-story-that-steers-history. dead.
  21. Web site: Haider. Sadaf. 15 October 2019. What is Dirilis Ertugrul and why does Imran Khan want Pakistanis to watch it?. 4 January 2021. Dawn. en.
  22. Web site: Pakistani people love well crafted stories: Engin Altan Düzyatan. The Express Tribune. 26 June 2020. 21 June 2021.
  23. Web site: Diriliş Ertuğrul oyuncuları Denizli'de. Radikal. 3 March 2016. 28 June 2021. tr.
  24. Web site: Barbaros dizisinin başrol oyuncusu belli oldu. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927135549/https://www.sozcu.com.tr/hayatim/magazin-haberleri/barbaros-dizinin-basrol-oyuncusu-belli-oldu/. 27 September 2020. 30 September 2020. Sözcü.
  25. Web site: Barbaros dizisinde beklenen imza atıldı Ulaş Tuna Astepe 'Barbaros' oldu. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930073119/https://www.tv100.com/barbaros-dizisinde-beklenen-imza-atildi-ulas-tuna-astepe-kimdir-haber-516252. 30 September 2020. 30 September 2020. TV100. 29 September 2020 .
  26. Web site: Neslişah Alkoçlar Kimdir?. Sabah. tr.
  27. Web site: Neslişah Alkoçlar ve Engin Altan Düzyatan'ın ikinci bebekleri Alara doğdu. Sabah. tr.
  28. Web site: Images Staff. 10 December 2020. Ertugrul's Engin Altan Düzyatan has finally made it to Pakistan. 2 February 2021. Images. en.
  29. Web site: Turkish Series Star in Pakistan on Short Visit. 3 February 2021. www.aa.com.tr.
  30. Web site: Images Staff. 19 August 2020. Ertugrul star Engin Altan meets three little fans from Pakistan. 2 February 2021. Images. en.
  31. Web site: Haber7. Diriliş Ertuğrul'la ödüle doymayan Engin Altan'dan hayran bırakan proje: O teklife 'Evet' dedi!. 2 February 2021. Haber7. tr.
  32. Web site: Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul ready to work in Pakistani dramas. 5 February 2021. www.geo.tv. en.
  33. News: Butt . Kiran . Pakistan: Locals erect statue of Ertugrul Gazi . 20 December 2020 . . 25 June 2020.
  34. News: Popular Turkish TV drama inspires statues in Pakistan . 20 December 2020 . . 24 June 2020 . en.
  35. Web site: Historical figure's bust removed after resemblance to an actor. 8 June 2020. Hürriyet Daily News.
  36. News: Ertugrul's statue bearing resemblance to Engin Altan removed in Turkey . 20 December 2020 . . 10 June 2020 . en.
  37. Web site: Engin Altan Duzyatan . . 6 October 2023.
  38. Web site: Bamsi gets emotional as 'Ertugrul' dies in 'Kurulus:Osman' . Geo TV. 23 December 2020. 9 April 2021.
  39. Web site: Bamsi actor leaves fans teary-eyed as he writes about 'Kurulus:Osman' new episode. The News International. 24 December 2020. 9 April 2021.
  40. Web site: Uras . Umut . 11 July 2020 . Turkey turning Hagia Sophia back into mosque divides social media . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210308200843/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/7/11/turkey-turning-hagia-sophia-back-into-mosque-divides-social-media . 8 March 2021 . 29 August 2021 . Al Jazeera.
  41. Web site: Engin Altan's new film 'Babamın Kemanı' wins hearts . 2022-08-16 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
  42. Web site: THE CODE Movie Engin Altan New Film » Historic Series . 2022-08-16 . Historic Series . en-US.
  43. Web site: Home . go-dot.org.
  44. Web site: Deniz Sipahi was awarded the Karşıyakalı of the Year award. Hurriyet.
  45. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan Wins Los Angeles Movie Awards for A Handful of Seas. Reytingler biz.
  46. Web site: Quality of magazine 6. yıl ödül töreni; En Quality Erkek Oyuncu: Engin Altan Düzyatan. YouTube.
  47. Web site: Diriliş Ertuğrul" dizisi oyuncuları Gazi Üniversitesi'nde. Anadolu Agency.
  48. Web site: Turkuaz Kelebek Ödülleri Sahiplerini Buldu. Gebze teknik üniversitesi.
  49. Web site: Sinema Burada Festivali başladı. NTV.
  50. Web site: Another award for Diriliş Ertuğrul, here is the best actor. Internet Haber. 25 November 2016 .
  51. Web site: MAGAZİNCİ.COM ÖDÜLLERİ SAHİPLERİNİ BULDU. Magazinci.
  52. Web site: KTU Awards. Facebook.
  53. Web site: 11. Makinistanbul Medya, Sanat ve Spor Ödülleri, önceki akşam sahiplerini buldu. Haber Turk.
  54. Web site: MIMAR SINAN FINE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL AWARD CEREMONY TURNED INTO STARS. Magazinci.com.
  55. Web site: Erzurum'da Diriliş Ertuğrul izdihamı. Magazin Max.
  56. Web site: AWARD CEREMONY OF "GREEN LOOK SHORT FILM COMPETITION. Kayseri haber.
  57. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan Won Media Oscars. Anadolu Agency.
  58. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan Best actor of turkey . Hurriyet.
  59. Web site: 13th Communication Awards Find Their Owners!. İstanbul Aydın üniversitesi.
  60. Web site: Altın Baklava Film Festivali ödülleri verildi . Hurriyet.
  61. Web site: Engin Altan Düzyatan Best actor of turkey . Hurriyet.
  62. Web site: 2017'nin en beğenilen iş adamı Aydın Doğan, en beğenilen iş kadını Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ oldu. Hurriyet.
  63. Web site: The Most Prestigious Award in the Middle East goes to Engin Altan Düzyatan. Klass.
  64. Web site: Vergi Müfettişleri ödül dağıttı. Hukuki Haber.
  65. Web site: 'Ertugrul' star Engin Altan receives Indian Television Academy award as Best International Actor. Geo News.
  66. Web site: Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan wins 'best actor' award in UK. Anadolu Agency.