Dolunay Soysert

Theater, film, and television series actress. Born on March 25, 1973, in Adana, Turkey. She graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Archaeology and Art History. She then completed her professional drama training at the Müjdat Gezen Art Center and later moved to the United States to study screen acting at the prestigious Sally Johnson Studio in New York. Dolunay Soysert is one of the most respected, elegant, and highly accomplished leading actresses in contemporary Turkish performing arts, with a stellar career spanning over three decades. Making her official screen debut in the mid-1990s, she achieved major critical acclaim for her brilliant portrayal of Latife Hanım (the wife of Atatürk) in the historical biographical movie "The Republic" (Cumhuriyet, 1998). She solidified her immense global fame and international recognition through her performance in the historical epic saga "Magnificent Century" (Muhteşem Yüzyıl). She established her superstar status on television with powerful leading roles in hit series such as the intense crime thriller "Kayıp", the romantic drama "Don't Let Go of My Hand" (Elimi Bırakma) as the manipulative Sumru, and the popular youth drama "Tozluyaka". She captured audiences with a magnificent, emotionally mature performance as Neslihan Soysalan in the globally successful drama series "Wild" (Yabani, 2023–2025). On the silver screen, she is highly praised for her roles in films like "First Love" (İlk Aşk) and "Sığınak". Interesting facts: She possesses deep knowledge in art history and archaeology due to her initial university degree, which highly shapes her intellectual script choices. She is one of the few Turkish actresses to receive formal screen acting education in New York. Known for her flawless professional discipline, psychological character depth, and elegant voice texture, she has frequently worked as a professional voice-over artist and host for major cultural events. Highly passionate about world literature, yoga, modern ballet, and European travel, she actively supports philanthropic foundations for children's health. Marital Status: Divorced (was married to acclaimed Turkish actor Sinan Tuzcu from 2006 to 2016).