Ali Atay

Ali Atay (born April 20, 1976, Rize) is an acclaimed Turkish actor, director, screenwriter, and musician of Laz descent. He graduated from the theater department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. He achieved legendary status on Turkish television for his iconic role as Mecnun in the hit surreal comedy series Leyla ile Mecnun. He is also well-known for his roles in Masum and Son Yaz. As a filmmaker, Atay directed and co-wrote highly successful action-comedies like Limonata, Ölümlü Dünya, and Cinayet Süsü. His exceptional acting performance in the drama film Noah Land (Nuh Tepesi) earned him the prestigious Best Actor in an International Narrative Feature Award at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York (2019). Fast Facts: A multitalented artist, he has also performed songs for various TV series. His film Ayla was selected as Turkey's Oscar entry. Marital Status: Married. In 2019, he tied the knot with famous Turkish actress Hazal Kaya. They have two children together.