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Who is Birce Akalay, How Old is She? Why Was Birce Akalay Detained?

Who is Birce Akalay, How Old is She? Why Was Birce Akalay Detained?
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Who is Birce Akalay, How Old is She? Why Was Birce Akalay Detained?

Birce Akalay, a beloved face on screen, has been attracting attention for years with both her beauty and powerful acting. The actress, who has always been a subject of curiosity for both her robust theater career and her personal life, was reportedly taken into custody on Wednesday, October 8th.

Who is Birce Akalay, how old is she? Why was Birce Akalay detained? Here are all the details...

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Who is Birce Akalay?

Birce Akalay is one of the most successful actresses on Turkish television and the stage world. A beloved figure in the industry for both her acting and her elegant demeanor, she has been actively appearing on screen for many years.

How Old is Birce Akalay?

Birce Akalay was born on June 19, 1984. This means she is currently 41 years old.

Where is Birce Akalay from?

Birce Akalay was born in Istanbul to a family from Istanbul and spent her education there as well.

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Why Was Birce Akalay Detained?

Famous actress Birce Akalay was detained on Wednesday, October 8, on charges of encouraging drug use as part of an investigation involving many celebrities, in an operation carried out upon the orders of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Birce Akalay's Career Beginning

Akalay, whose interest in acting began at a young age, graduated from the Theatre Department at Pera Fine Arts High School and then enrolled in the Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy Department at Istanbul University. However, wanting to pursue a conservatory education, she transferred to the Theatre Department at Haliç University Conservatory and graduated. Her first notable television role came in 2007, appearing in the series "Asi." She subsequently rose to fame with productions such as "Yer Gök Aşk" (Love Is Like Earth), "Küçük Ağa" (Little Agha), and "Ben Onu Çok Sevdim" (I Loved Him So Much).

Birce Akalay Private Life

Birce Akalay's personal life has frequently been in the news. She married actor Murat Ünalmış in 2011. This marriage lasted only one year, and they divorced in 2012. She then married actor Sarp Levendoğlu in 2014. This marriage also ended in 2017.

Birce Akalay Highlights

“I don't try to look strong, I am strong because I've learned to be broken too.”

“The biggest thing life has taught me is to be patient and never give up.”

Women are forced to be strong, but we just want to be.”

“I haven't lost faith in love, but I'm more cautious now.”

“I didn't raise the child inside me, I live with it.”

“For me, acting is not just a profession, it is a form of expression.”

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Birce Akalay's TV Series
  • Rebel (2007)

  • Love in Heaven and Earth (2010–2013)

  • I Loved Her So Much (2013)

  • Little Agha (2014–2015)

  • Married and Angry (2015)

  • Life Is Sweet Sometimes (2016)

  • Babylon (2020)

  • Last Summer (2021)

  • The Graveyard ( Netflix , 2022)

  • I Have a Problem ( 2023 )

  • As the Crow Flies (Netflix, 2022–2024)

Birce Akalay's Movies

  • Breath: Thank God for the Homeland (2009)

  • I Love You (2009)

  • The Heart Does Not Listen to the Decree (2010)

  • Destiny Post (2019)

Birce Akalay's Current Projects

Birce Akalay garnered significant attention both in Turkey and internationally for her portrayal of Lale Kıran in the Netflix series "Bird's Flight." She also starred in the detective series "Cemetery," earning critical acclaim for her performance.

Birce Akalay Awards and Nominations

2017

  • Barrier-Free Life Foundation 8th Best of the Year Awards

  • Best Actress in a Theatre – Hürmüz with Seven Husbands – Won

  • 9th KTU Media Awards

  • Best Actress – Won

  • Istanbul University 1453 Awards

  • Best Actress of the Year – Won

  • 2nd Bosphorus Awards

  • Best Actress – Black and White Love – Nominated

2018

  • 45th Golden Butterfly Awards

  • Best Actress – Nominated

  • Best TV Couple (with İbrahim Çelikkol) – Nominated

2019

  • Okan University Best of the Year Awards

  • Best TV Actress – Crying Mother – Won

  • 2nd Best of Rumelia Awards

  • Best Actress – Won

2020

  • 3rd International Izmir Artemis Film Festival

  • Best Actress in a TV Series – Babil – Nominated

2021

  • We Asked Students Project Awards

  • Best Actress – Won

2022

  • 6. DIAFA

  • International Female Performer of the Year – The Bird's Flight – Won

  • ITU IMK 12th Social Media Awards

  • Best Actress – Cemetery – Won

  • 10. Women Who Make a Difference

  • Those Who Crossed Borders – Won

2023

  • Istanbul University 8th Golden 61 Awards

  • Best Actress in a Digital Series – Bird's Flight – Won

  • YTU Business Club Stars of the 21st Year

  • Favorite TV Actress – Cemetery – Won

  • Walking Newspaper Awards

  • Best Actress in a Digital Series – Bird's Flight – Won

  • 10th Elle Style Awards

  • Digital Performance of the Year – Won

2024

  • 50th Golden Butterfly Awards

  • Best Actress – Nominated

  • Best TV Couple (with İbrahim Çelikkol) – Kuş Uçu – Nominated

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