Burak Deniz is a Turkish actress and model known for her work in Turkish television series and films. He is best known for playing the role of Murat Sarsılmaz in the television series ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’ (Urdu version of ‘Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahan’) in 2016.
Wiki/Biography
Burak Deniz was born on Sunday, February 17, 1991 (age 32 years; in 2023) in Istanbul, Turkey. He grew up in İzmit, where he attended 50. Yıl Cumhuriyet Primary School. He graduated from Gazi Anatolian High School in Ankara, Turkey. He then studied Art History at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey.
Childhood photo of Burak Deniz
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 16 inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Teoman Deniz, he died in 2020. He is the only child of his parents.
Burak Deniz’s father
Burak Deniz’s mother
Wife
He is not married.
Relationships/Affairs
Büşra Develi
He started dating Turkish actress and model Büşra Develi in 2015 during the filming of the television series ‘Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar.’ After dating for almost three years, the couple broke up in 2018.
Burak Deniz with Büşra Develi
Didem Soydan
In 2020, she started dating Turkish actress Didem Soydan. However, the couple broke up in 2021, after dating for almost a year.
Burak Deniz with Didem Soydan
Şahika Ercümen
In 2022, rumors spread about his relationship with Şahika Ercümen, a Turkish dietitian and world record free diver, after they were seen holding hands at Burak’s 31st birthday party.
Burak Deniz with Şahika Ercümen at her 31st birthday party
Career
Movie
Burak Deniz made his film debut with the film ‘Arada’ (2018) where he played the role of Ozan, a teenage punk.
‘Arada’ movie poster
In 2022, he played the role of Semih in the movie ‘Kal,’ released on Netflix.
Television
Burak Deniz made his television debut with the TV series ‘Kolej Günlüğü’ (2011) where he played the supporting role of Onur.
Burak Deniz (left) in a still from the TV series ‘Kolej Günlüğü’
In 2015, he played the role of Aras in the TV series ‘Medcezir.’ The series is an adaptation of the popular American TV series ‘The OC’ In the same year, he appeared in the TV series ‘Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar,’ which is based on the American TV show ‘Pretty Little Liars.’ He rose to fame after playing the lead role of Murat Sarsılmaz in the TV series ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’ (2016) opposite Hande Erçel. The Urdu version of the series is popular in India and Pakistan under the title ‘Pyaar Lafzon Mein Kahan.’
TV series poster ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’
Some of Burak Deniz’s more famous TV series include ‘Sultan’ (2012), ‘Kaçak’ (2013), and ‘Bizim Hikaye’ (2017).
Web Series
In 2020, Burak Deniz appeared in the Turkish web series ‘Yarım Kalan Aşklar,’ opposite Dilan Çiçek Deniz.
‘Yarım Kalan Aşklar’ web series poster
In 2022, he played the role of Asaf in the Italian web series ‘The Ignorant Angels,’ released on Disney+. In 2023, he appeared in the Turkish web series ‘Şahmaran,’ which aired on Netflix.
Controversy
Line up with Nilperi Şahinkaya
In September 2022, Burak Deniz had an argument with Turkish actress Nilperi Şahinkaya and her lover Emre Yusufi at the Sheraton Hotel in Adana, Turkey. According to some reports, Burak Deniz is in Adana for the filming of the TV series ‘Şahmeran,’ and Nilperi Şahinkaya came to the city to attend the Golden Boll Film Festival. Allegedly, Burak Deniz was heavily drunk and when he saw Nilperi Şahinkaya sitting with her lover and friends at the hotel, Burak went to their table and started cursing and shouting at them. The actor later said that he will take legal action against Burak Deniz for his misconduct. However, the actor later apologized for his actions by posting a message on his social media account, which read,
I would like to present for your information my statement on the matter, which has been preoccupying the public since last Friday and giving rise to many allegations. I want to say that I am very sorry again for the incident I had with Nilperi Şahinkaya, her boyfriend Emre Yusufi and her friend Deniz Akıncı in the hotel where we were at the festival, and which resulted in me breaking my friend in a way I didn’t want. On a rather unpleasant morning when I wanted to joke, I tried to contact them directly, both through my manager and myself, to apologize immediately and personally, but I did not succeed. I would like to apologize to Nilperi Şahinkaya and his friends, as well as to all those who witnessed the events of the night, for this unfortunate event in the public eye and my behavior that is not an example to the community, and I would like to reiterate how sorry I am for making people many are busy with such issues. Greetings, Burak Deniz”
An apology letter shared by Burak Deniz on his Instagram story
After this incident, a Turkish journalist named Bersin insisted that Burak should be treated for alcoholism because he had behaved badly several times in the past while drunk. In an interview, he claimed that once Burak Deniz hit a postman on his bicycle while driving drunk. He said,
Burak Deniz needs to be treated for alcohol addiction. This is not the first alcohol incident. He had previously driven a car drunk and hit a postman on his bicycle.”
Award
- In 2017, he was nominated for the ‘Best TV Actor’ award at the Turkish Youth Awards for his performance in the TV series ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’ (2016).
- He was nominated for the ‘Best Romantic Comedy Actor’ award at the 2017 Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards for his performance in the TV series ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz.’
- In 2018, he was nominated for the ‘Best TV Couple’ and ‘Best Performance by an Actor’ awards at the Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards for his performance in the TV series ‘Bizim Hikaye’ (2017).
- In 2018, he won the Rising ‘Player of the Year’ award at the ‘6th GQ Best Man Awards.’
Burak Deniz receives ‘Player of the Year’ award
- In 2022, he was nominated for ‘Best Actor in a Foreign Series’ at the PRODU Awards for his performance in the TV series ‘Maraşlı’ (2021).
Facts/Trivia
- Burak Deniz started his career in acting after he was spotted by a Turkish director named Gökçe Doruk Erte while attending an acting workshop while in high school.
- In an interview, he revealed that he likes to play villainous characters.
- In 2020, there were rumors that Burak had a little dispute with his father because he did not attend his father’s funeral in İzmit. However, the actor later clarified in an interview that he did not have any problems with his father but instead had a timing problem. He said,
It’s just a matter of time, I can’t go to the funeral. As it is written, I have no problem with my father.”
- In March 2023, Deniz was invited as a special guest to the Valentino fashion show at Paris Fashion Week.
- On 4 May 2023, he visited India for the first time to attend the 23rd edition of FICCI Frames in Mumbai, where he met Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. In an interview during the event, while praising Aamir Khan, he said,
I love Aamir Khan, Who doesn’t love Aamir Khan? He is an actor but more than that he is involved in many other activities. He is amazing and the greatest actor in the world! I have a lot of respect for him.”
- During his visit to India, he also visited the ISKCON temple in Mumbai and shared his pictures on social media. In an interview, while praising Indian culture he said that he was very interested in Indian culture and wanted to know more about it. He said,
I really wanted to come to India before, because I know your culture and love everything, it’s unbelievable. I know it deeply, and want to know more.”
Burak Deniz at the ISKON temple in Mumbai
- In an interview, she revealed that she loves watching English web series. He also named some of his favorite web series which include Game of Thrones, Mozart in the Jungle and Sherlock.
- Burak Deniz has been featured on the cover of various magazines including Şamdan, Esquire Turkey, Hello!, Based Istanbul, Episode Yerli, Cosmopolitan, and GQ.
Burak Deniz on the cover of Episode Yerli magazine
- He is the brand ambassador of Shampoo Head & Shoulders in Turkey. She often endorses the shampoo on her social media accounts.
Burak Deniz endorses Head & Shoulders shampoo on her Instagram account
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
