Cansu Dere

Film and television series actress, TV host, and former model. Born on October 14, 1980, in Ankara, Turkey. After completing her early education in Izmir, she enrolled at Istanbul University, pursuing higher studies in the Department of Archaeology. In 2000, she competed in the "Miss Turkey" beauty pageant and became a runner-up, which successfully launched her professional modeling and television hosting path. She hosted the programs "Çocuk ve Müzik" (Kanal D) and "Türkiye'nin Yıldızları" (Show TV), and also served as both host and editor for the fashion shows "Life Style Moda" and "N Moda" on NTV. She made her official acting debut in 2004. Cansu Dere began her screen career with roles in the television series "Metro Palas" (2004) and the crime drama "Alacakaranlık" (2004). She captured early industry attention as Ceylan in "Güz Yangını" (2005) and portrayed Esma in Çağan Irmak's TV feature film "Kabuslar Evi" (2006). She achieved nationwide prominence by starring as the titular character in the hit drama series "Sıla" (2006–2008) alongside Mehmet Akif Alakurt. Her subsequent portfolio features leading roles in several prominent television and digital streaming projects. She earned critical acclaim for her iconic portrayal of Eyşan Atay in the cult phenomenon drama series "Ezel" (2009–2011). Later, she joined the cast of the historical blockbuster "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" (Magnificent Century, 2012–2013) as Firuze Hatun. Her prominent primetime credits include starring as Zeynep Güneş in the emotional drama "Anne" (Mother, 2016–2017), portraying police officer Nevra Elmas in the acclaimed digital crime thriller "Şahsiyet" (Persona, 2018), appearing as Banu Karalı in "Ferhat ile Şirin" (2019), and leading the highly-rated psychological drama series "Sadakatsiz" (A Woman Scorned, 2020–2022) as Dr. Asya Yılmaz. On the silver screen, her motion picture credits include leading roles in features such as "Son Osmanlı Yandım Ali" (2007), "Acı Aşk" (2009), "Yahşi Batı" (2010), "Behzat Ç. Seni Kalbime Gömdüm" (2011), and "El Yazısı" (2012). Additionally, she contributed to the voice dubbing of the animated film "Totally Spies! The Movie" (2009), lending her voice to the characters Alex and Mandy. Interesting facts: Alongside her acting schedules, she maintained a high-profile modeling career, walking for leading Turkish designers and representing major cosmetic houses internationally. Outside of her filming commitments, she is a passionate travel photographer and holds a deep interest in world archaeology, literature, and art history. Marital Status: Unmarried.