Başak Daşman

Başak Daşman was born on April 10, 1981, in Istanbul, Turkey. She pursued a versatile education, first graduating from the Department of Art History at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi) and later completing professional acting training at the Müjdat Gezen Arts Center (Müjdat Gezen Sanat Merkezi). This unique academic background allowed her to blend deep theoretical art knowledge with practical stage performance skills. Her extensive filmography, which began in 1996, features dozens of prominent roles across successful television series and feature films. She made her screen debut in the series "Şaşıfelek Çıkmazı". The actress achieved widespread popularity for her roles as Esin in the cult sitcom "European Side" (Avrupa Yakası, 2004) and Handan in the acclaimed historical drama "The Rose and the Thorn" (Çemberimde Gül Oya, 2004). She further solidified her career with notable performances in "Revenge" (İntikam, 2012), "Black Bread" (Kara Ekmek, 2015), the historical hit "Payitaht: Abdülhamid" (2018), and "Azize" (2019). Beyond acting, Daşman has worked as a screenwriter and producer for short films such as "Cast-ı Olan mı Var" (2011) and "Alala" (2011). Beyond her screen career, Başak Daşman is recognized for her literary and public contributions. In 2017, İthaki Publications released her debut short story collection, "Kırk Evin Delisi" (The Madwoman of Forty Houses), in which she explores the unexpectedly painful aspects of daily life alongside moments of solace. Her main hobbies include creative writing, reading classical and modern literature, and traveling. She actively supports cultural initiatives in Istanbul and maintains a strong interest in independent cinema. Başak Daşman is single. She currently channels her energy into her literary works, screenwriting, and new acting projects while continuing to live and create in Istanbul.