Seda Bakan

Seda Bakan, born October 10, 1985, pretty much rocks the Turkish acting scene. Her background’s a real mashup—on her mom’s side, she’s got Turkish roots from Thessaloniki (back when it was still part of the Ottoman Empire), and her dad’s side hails from Sarajevo with Bosnian heritage. That mix definitely brings something extra to her screen presence, you can just tell. Most people know her for crushing it in comedies, though she’s not afraid to dive into serious stuff either. TV addicts probably remember her most as Eda in Behzat Ç., that gritty crime series everyone was obsessed with for years. And then there’s her turn as Feyyza in Kardeş Payı, where she just nails the comedy timing—fans adored her for it. She’s not just about television though. Seda made some serious waves in film too, especially with Arif V 216. That movie blew up at the box office—by April 2021, it was sitting comfy as the 10th most-watched movie ever in Turkey. Not a small feat, honestly. People don’t just watch her, they root for her. She’s got that rare energy that makes even the wildest roles feel believable, whether she’s cracking jokes or holding down a dramatic moment. If you’re into Turkish cinema or TV, you’ve definitely seen her face, and chances are she made you laugh, cry, or—let’s be real—both.