How to begin or where to begin the glamorous Turkish actress Nurgül Yeşilçay? Her fascinating beauty aside, she also stands with her impressive career. Since 1998, she has been on the screens with some very successful TV series and feature films. Moreover, in addition to her popularity in the homeland, her fame has also crossed Turkey’s borders. In short, she has already turned into a legend for Turkish cinema, Turkish drama, and Turkish series. That is to say, the beauteous Turkish actress is a legend for showbiz in Turkey.
The actress has an incredibly fit body despite her age
Over the years, countless things have been said and written on both her career and private life. It is totally understandable as it is not possible to ignore such a splendid career and beauty. Yet now, gather around and forget all about it! Here today, you are about to read the most detailed article about Nurgül Yeşilçay’s career and her life. We know what questions run around your head: Who is Nurgül Yeşilçay? How old is she? Is Nurgül Yeşilçay married? Nurgül Yeşilçay’s age, so on. Take it easy, sit back, make yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy the article. Here is everything you need to know about Nurgül Yeşilçay…
Biography: Who is Nurgül Yeşilçay?
The gorgeous Turkish actress was born on 26 March 1976 in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. However, the stage and film actress grew in Izmir. And until her higher education, she spent her life in this city.
Despite her age, 45, Nurgül Yeşilçay is still one of the most beautiful and sexy women in Turkey
Education and the First Footfalls of Nurgül Yeşilçay
As for education, the accomplished Turkish actress completed her primary and secondary education in Izmir, the Aegean city of Turkey. After that, she set off for a new path in her life and moved to Eskişehir. There, in Eskişehir Anadolu University (Anatolian University), she began studying drama at the State Conservatory. Since her graduation, she has performed several major roles for the stage. These are including Ophelia in Hamlet and Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire.
Theatre aside, she shot to prominence as the lead in, among others, three record-breaking Turkish television dramas. One of those TV dramas was İkinci Bahar (The Second Spring, 1998-2001), a phenomenon Turkish TV drama of that period (We had mentioned the drama here). It was the first debut of the actress where the Turkish audience met her and she proved her talent all the way through.
The actress made her debut on TV with İkinci Bahar (The Second Spring) Turkish TV drama in 1998
Her movie, Edge of Heaven won the prize for best screenplay at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in 2007. She reported “big projects were offered to me by well-known producers in Cannes. But my son is a baby. I need to begin a new life. I can’t.” She made her screen debut in 2001 in Semir Arslanyürek’s feature film Şelale (The Waterfall). For her role in the film, Nurgül Yeşilçay won the “Best Actress” award at the 45th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival with the movie Vicdan (Conscience).
What Other Dramas and Film did She Take Part in?
The first film of Nurgül Yeşilçay was with a symbolic name Her Şey Çok Güzel Olacak (Everything’s Gonna Be Great, 1998). There, she acted as a young nurse. The role in the village story “Adam and the Devil” was one of her works. The director of the movie was Barış Pirhasan. It was a 2007-make movie and was launched at International Istanbul Film Festival. Nurgül’s role that stuck in viewers’ memory most of all was the role of Yasemin in the graceful Turkish TV drama Aşk ve Ceza (Love and Punishment, 2011). It was an action, drama, and romance and lasted for 2 seasons between 2010-11. In the series, she acted as the leading role along with the famous Turkish actor Murat Yıldırım.
The actress had left her mark as the Kösem Sultan role
She Becomes Globally Known
With this drama, Nurgül Yeşilçay reached millions of audiences from all around and assured her name to be known in the world. So, the actress has gotten many real fans abroad who interested in her life and new roles. Movie critics marked “Ezo Gelin“, a Turkish TV series, where the attractive actress acted as Ezo, the main heroine. The girl had to make great efforts to play the hard destiny and character of her heroine. The star played different roles. She cast comedies, dramas, melodramas during years of her career. Yeşilçay won awards many times at different cinema festivals. Critics and viewers marked her as one of the most successful and productive Turkish actresses.
Nurgül Yeşilçay and her ex-husband Cem Özer
Nurgül Yeşilçay’s Private Life
The actress got married to Cem Özer, a famous Turkish actor and comedian. He was 17 years older than Nurgül Yeşilçay. He is not featuring films now, but he had many fans in his best times. The couple, in 2011, decided to end the marriage for the sake of the actress. The marriage was over in 2010. The actress has a son, Osman Nejat, who was born in 2005. The actress loves her son very much and tries to spend as much time with him as she can. In September 2020, Nurgül Yeşilçay sent her son to London for education.
Nurgül Yeşilçay and her son Osman Nejat
So, the actress, for a long time, has been in a relationship with the Turkish producer Necati Kocabay. The couple had decided to get married last year. However, they announced that Yeşilçay postponed their marriage to next summer. So, the reason why they came up with such a decision is crowded wedding requests and pandemics.
Nurgül Yeşilçay and her producer spouse Necati Kocabay are planning to get married this summer
What is Nurgül Yeşilçay Doing Now?
The actress now appears in the Turkish drama Kefaret (Atonement). The series has been on the TV screens since November, 22, last year. In the series, she shares the role with talented Turkish actor Mert Fırat.
Trivia: Interesting Facts as to Nurgül Yeşilçay
- Met husband Cem Özer on the set of Melekler Adası (Angel’s Island, 2004).
- The English translation of her last name is “Green tea”.
- Born in the same town as Yücel Çakmaklı, Turkish director, screenwriter, and producer.
- She is an avid fan of the legend Turkish actress Türkan Şoray.
- In Gaziantep (Turkey) filming TV Series Ezo Gelin [November 2006].
- Antalya, Turkey: filming for Aşk Kırmızı [December 2012].
- In Bremen and Hamburg (Germany) filming for Yaşamın Kıyısında (The Edge of Heaven, 2007, by Turkish director Fatih Akın).
Other Facts About Nurgül Yeşilçay
The actress was a jury member at Kahire International Film Festival
- In Manisa (Turkey) filming for Adem’in Trenleri (2007).
- She performed in an adaptation of A Streetcar named Desire. Marlon Brando had starred in the 1951 film adaptation of that title.
- Before making her screen debut in 2001 in Şellale (Waterfall), she performed on stage in productions of Hamlet and A Streetcar Named Desire.
- Golden Boll Award winner for her 2004 role as Kostak Emine in Egreti Gelin and a Golden Orange Award winner for her 2008 role as Aydanur in Vicdan.
- She has been in three record-breaking Turkish television dramas.
Nurgül Yeşilçay Height, Weight, and More…
One of the most accomplished Turkish actresses Nurgül Yeşilçay is 1.65 meters tall and 52 kilos. She has ravishing green eyes, which is a very defining physical feature of her. Her zodiac sign, on the other hand, is Aries.
Nurgül Yeşilçay, with Asmalı Konak Turkish TV drama in 2002-03, gained great popularity and prestige
Nurgül Yeşilçay’s Social Media Accounts
So, for those who’d like to be informed about the latest news on the beautiful actress, here are her official social media accounts. Thus, you can follow her and be the first to learn more about the actress.