Berkay Ateş

Berkay Ateş (born February 19, 1987, Istanbul) is an acclaimed Turkish actor, playwright, and theater director. He graduated from the Theater Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Driven by his passion for stage arts, he co-founded the prominent independent theater company "Theater D22", where he frequently stages his own plays. He achieved major international stardom with his powerful, villainous portrayal of Cengiz in the hit drama series Anne (Mother, 2016). He further solidified his status with iconic roles as Mahsun in the cult series Çukur and Ozan in Alev Alev. Berkay won the prestigious Promising Actor Award at the Adana International Film Festival (Altın Koza) for his role in the movie Frenzy (Abluka, 2015). Fast Facts: In his youth, he played football professionally and considered a sports career. He is a talented poet and award-winning writer. Marital Status: Single, no children. He was previously in a relationship with famous Turkish national volleyball player Simge Aköz.