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Name: Deniz Can Aktas
Birthdate: July 28, 1993
Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey
Height: 178 cm
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Education: Ship Machinery and Maritime Business Management at Piri Reis University (Piri Reis Universitesi Gemi Makineleri ve Isletme Muhendisligi Bolumu)
Talent Agency: Icon Talent Management
Spouse:
Biography: Deniz Can Aktas was born in 28 July 1993 in Istanbul. He was born and raised in Istanbul but he actually comes from Kastamonu Inebolu. He graduated from Ship Machinery and Maritime Business Management at Piri Reis University. After graduation, he changed his career and made his debut with his role in Turkish series Pretty Little Liars (Tatli Kucuk Yalancilar).

Deniz Can Aktas Tv Series / Movies
2015 – Pretty Little Liars (Tatli Kucuk Yalancilar) (as Seckin)
2016 – 2017 Bittersweet Life (Hayat Bazen Tatlidir) (as Burak)
2017 – Where are You Bro (Nerdesin Birader) (as Ali)

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Name: Ahsen Eroglu
Birthdate: October 27, 1994
Birthplace: Corlu, Turkey
Height: 165 cm
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Education: Ege University Sports Academy – Volleyball (Ege Universitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakultesi Voleybol Antrenorlugu)
Talent Agency: Persona Sanat
Spouse:
Biography: Ahsen Eroglu was born in 27 October 1994 in Corlu. She studied at Ege University Sports Academy and then took acting lessons from Sahne 3MOTA. She made her debut in 2015 with her role in Turkish series Modern Story of Cain and Abel (Bir Modern Habil Kabil Hikayesi).

Ahsen Eroglu Tv Series / Movies
2015 – Modern Story of Cain and Abel (Modern Habil Kabil) (as Zehra)
2016 – Magnificent Century Kosem (Muhtesem Yuzyil Kosem) (as Meleki Hatun)
2016 – 2017 Mother (Anne) (as Duru Gunes)

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Name: Meral Okay
Birthdate: September 20, 1959 – April 9, 2012
Birthplace: Ankara, Turkey
Education: Public Administration
Spouse: Yaman Okay (m. 1984 – 1993)
Biography: Meral Okay was born on 20 September 1959 in Ankara. Her name before marriage was Meral Kati. She was a second child of her family. Due to her father’s job, she spent her childhood in different cities. She started her education in Balikesir, and continued her education in Agri, Corlu, Iskenderun, and Ankara. After high school, she studied political science at the university. Before starting her career at entertainment sector, Meral Okay worked as a public servant for 5 years. While working for the government, Meral Okay moved to Istanbul in 1983 to work at Gunaydin Newspaper. During 12 September period of Turkish history, Meral Okay was the member of Turkish Workers’ Party. She wrote the screenplay of Beynelminel movie based on her experiences during that period. Meral Okay got married to actor Yaman Okay in 1984. After then, she started to closely follow cinema and television sector. Meral Okay’s husband Yaman Okay passed away in 19 February 1993 when he was 41 years old due to pancreas cancer. Meral Okay worked at Gunaydin Newspaper, she also worked as journalist, producer, and restaurant manager after coming to Istanbul. She started her acting career in 1992 with her role in movie Seni Seviyorum Rosa. Meral Okay wrote the screenplays of popular Turkish series including Vine Mansion (Asmali Konak) which was a milestone in Turkish television dramas. She wrote the screenplay of Magnificent Century (Muhtesem Yuzyil) which was the first period drama in Turkey. Meral Okay passed away on 9 April 2012 due to lung cancer.

Screenwriter
1997 – Yasemince
2002 – Vine Mansion (Asmali Konak)

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Original Title: Seni Cok Bekledim
English Title: Waiting for You
Also Known As: I Waited You So Much (literal title)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Episodes: 10+
Broadcast Network: Star TV
Broadcast Period: 29 January 2021 –
Production Company: Skala Yapim and DNZ Film
Director: Sahin Altug
Screen Writer: Ozcan Deniz
Filming Locations: Doha, Istanbul

Synopsis
Kadir (Ozcan Deniz) is a middle aged business man who lives in Doha to carry out his business in abroad. He is a cool and successful guy who never believes in coincidences. He achieves to grow the family business through working so hard.

27 years ago, Kadir’s life turns upside down when he is 17 years old. His happy life together with his father and mother breaks into pieces due to an earthquake in Erzincan in 1992. His father passes away right away while his mother and his newly born brother disappear without any trace.

After an earthquake, Kadir looks for his family for almost 1 year. His mother, meanwhile, cannot find Kadir and assumes that he is dead just like her husband.

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Name: Ilhan Sen
Birthdate: December 19, 1987
Birthplace: Shumen, Bulgaria
Height: 189 cm
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Education: Yildiz Technical University Civil Engineering School (Yildiz Teknik Universitesi Insaat Muhendisligi Bolumu)
Talent Agency: Icon Talent Management
Spouse:
Biography: Ilhan Sen (read as eelhan shan) was born in 19 December 1987 in Bulgaria. When he was 2 years old, his family moved to Istanbul. He went to primary and secondary school in Istanbul and then studied civil engineering at Yildiz Technical University. He became one of the finalists at 2008 Best Model of Turkey and was awarded with Best Swimsuit Model. In 2009, he participated to Best Model of Turkey Competition again and this time, he was awarded with 2009 Best Model of Turkey. After then, he represented Turkey at Best Model of the World competition organized in Bulgaria. Ilhan Sen became Best Model of Europe in 2010. He worked as a model for a while and then, started his acting career with his role at Turkish series Falcon Crest.

Ilhan Sen Tv Series / Movies
2018 – Mehmed: The Conqueror (Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi) (as Sehzade Alaaddin)
2018 – Falcon Crest (Sahin Tepesi) (as Mete)

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Name: Caner Sahin
Birthdate: May 26, 1992
Birthplace: Eskisehir, Turkey
Height: 184 cm
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Education: Istanbul University State Conservatory – Theatre (Istanbul Universitesi Devlet Konservatuvari Tiyatro Bolumu)
Talent Agency: Yasemin Ozbudun Talent Management
Spouse:
Biography: Caner Sahin was born in 26 May 1992 in Eskisehir. His parents are both teachers. He started to study Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University but then decided to change his career path. He dropped out mechanical engineering school and started to study theatre at Istanbul University State Conservatory. He made his debut in 2016 with his role Kadir at Turkish Series Family Secrets (Babam ve Ailesi).

Caner Sahin Tv Series / Movies
2016 – Family Secrets (Babam ve Ailesi) (as Kadir Kayalar)
2017 – Captive (Tutsak) (as Bahadir Akinci)
2018 – Brothers (Kardesler) (as Ramazan) (Movie)

Details
Original Title: Rise of Empires: Ottoman
English Title:
Also Known As:
Genre: Historical, Docudrama
Episodes: 6
Broadcast Network: Netflix
Broadcast Period: 24 January 2020
Production Company: Kara Seven Pictures, STX Television
Director: Emre Sahin
Screen Writer: Kelly McPherson
Filming Locations: Istanbul, Turkey

Synopsis
In 1453, Roman Emperor Constantine XI and Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II (Cem Yigit Uzumoglu) start an epic war for Byzantine capital of Constantinople (Istanbul). This war would shape the course of history for centuries.

Constantinople is always cited as the promised land. Whoever holds Constantinople, he will be the ruler of the world.

One prophecy claims that a great warrior will take Constantinople, the center of Christian orthodoxy and bring it home to Islamic world.

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Name: Cem Yigit Uzumoglu
Birthdate: March 1, 1994
Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey
Height: 179 cm
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color: Brown
Education: Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory – Acting (2012-2016), Istanbul Uni Criticism and Dramaturgy
Talent Agency: Id Iletisim
Spouse:
Biography: Cem Yigit Uzumoglu was born in 1 March 1994 in Istanbul. While he was going to high school, he joined to Fenerbahce swimming. He studied at Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory during the period of 2012-2016. He travelled all around the Europe for 3 years.

Cem Yigit Uzumoglu Tv Series / Movies
2017 – A.K.A. The Legend (Adi Efsane) (as Hakan Sahin)
2018 – The Protector (Hakan: Muhafiz) (as Emir)
2020 – Rise of Empires: Ottoman (as Fatih Sultan Mehmet)

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Name: Tolga Tekin
Birthdate: March 19, 1973
Birthplace: Ankara, Turkey
Height: 185 cm
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown (Bald)
Education: Hacettepe University State Conservatory – Theatre (Hacettepe Universitesi Devlet Konservatuvari Tiyatro Bolumu)
Talent Agency: Renda Guner Cast Agency
Spouse: Zeynep Koltuk (m. 2013–2014)
Biography: Tolga Tekin was born in 19 March 1973 in Ankara. He graduated from Hacettepe University State Conservatory in 1996. After graduation, he started working at Adana State Theatre. He worked at Adana State Theatre during the period of 1996-2004. After then, he worked at Ankara State Theatre. Tolga Tekin started his television acting career with his role at Turkish series named Bizim Evin Halleri. He took part in this tv series together with Beyhan Saran, Meral Niron, Emel Goksu, Aysenil Samlioglu and Zeynep Koltuk during the period of 2000-2008. While shooting this tv series, Tolga Tekin met Zeynep Koltuk. The couple got married in 20 July 2013 and got divorced in 2014.

Tolga Tekin Tv Series / Movies
2008 – Bizim Evin Halleri (as Safa)
2009 – Starfish (Deniz Yildizi) (as Tayfun)
2010 – Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) (as Mustafa Kurtoglu)
2010 – Kardelen (Movie)

Details
Original Title: 50M2
English Title: 50M2
Also Known As:
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Episodes: 8 episodes in Season 1
Broadcast Network: Netflix
Broadcast Period: 27 January 2021 (season 1)
Production Company: BKM Film
Director: Selcuk Aydemir
Screen Writer: Burak Aksak
Filming Locations: Istanbul, Turkey

Synopsis
Golge (Engin Ozturk) is a hitman who seeks answers about his parents. He does not know anything about his past. Throughout his life, he has been trying to find where he comes from and what has happened to his family.

Golge has been raised by a wealthy businessman Servet (Kursat Alniacik). He becomes a right-hand man of Servet, handles his dirty businesses, and takes the name of Golge (meaning “shadow” in Turkish) until he figures about his true identity.

While searching for his identity, Golge comes across to a journalist named Adem. He goes to the journalist’s house and learns a dark truth linked to his long-time custodian Servet.