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?
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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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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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.

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'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.

“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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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 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.

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
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
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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