Personal details
- Birth Date: 1993-11-24
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey
- Parents: Kaya Erçel
- Professions: Actress, Writer
Hande Erçel’s not just your typical Turkish actress—she’s got this vibe, you know? Born and raised in Turkey, she started out just like anyone else, studying at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Didn’t take long for talent scouts to spot her, and pretty soon she was popping up in smaller roles—think ‘Çalıkuşu,’ ‘Tatar Ramazan,’ and ‘Çılgın Dershane Üniversitede.’ It’s not like she coasted, though. Her real shot came when she landed the role of Selin Yılmaz in ‘Güneşin Kızları.’ Suddenly, everyone knew her name. From there, Hande’s career just took off. She’s got credits in everything from ‘The Daughters of the Sun’ (2015) and ‘Hayat: Love Without Words’ (2016) to ‘Halka’ (2019), ‘Love Is in the Air’ (2020), and ‘Another Love’ (2023). She’s not afraid to bounce between genres either—romance, drama, crime, you name it. People love her for that. But here’s the kicker: before she was gracing TV screens, she nabbed the ‘Miss Turkey’ crown in 2012. Yeah, she basically crushed it in modeling before acting was even a thing for her. These days, Hande’s not just a pretty face—she’s a powerhouse in the entertainment scene, switching up roles and keeping everyone guessing about what she’ll do next. You see her name, you know you’re in for a good time.
Hande Erçel made some serious waves in 2024, breaking new ground as the first Turkish celeb ever to land a special invite to Balmain’s Autumn/Winter 24 showcase in Paris. Pretty wild, right? Usually, these types of high-fashion events are reserved for the usual suspects—think Hollywood A-listers and European royalty. But here comes Hande, strutting in and totally owning the moment. The whole thing was covered by Turkish and international media, and fans went nuts online. She showed up in this killer Balmain piece (obviously), and honestly, she fit right in with the top-tier fashion crowd. This move didn’t just boost her own profile, it kind of put Turkish celebrities on the global fashion map, too. People are still talking about it—whether it’s the dress, the vibe, or just the fact that she made history. Not every day you see someone from Turkish TV mixing it up with Paris’s fashion elite.
November 24, 1993
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey
Kaya Erçel and Surekha
31 years old