Feyyaz Duman

Film and television series actor. Born on June 15, 1982, in Mardin, Turkey. He completed his higher education at the Istanbul Technical University State Conservatory, graduating from the Department of Folk Dance in 2006. Driven by his passion for cinema, he relocated to New York City, USA, in 2007, where he spent five years undergoing advanced acting training and perfecting his language skills. Upon returning to Turkey, he committed himself entirely to feature films and major primetime dramas. He made his official motion picture debut in 2001 with the film "Fotoğraf". Feyyaz Duman is a highly acclaimed Turkish television and character actor, celebrated for his exceptional emotional depth and authentic screen presence. He captured initial critical acclaim in the independent cinema circuit, winning the prestigious Best Actor Award at the Sarajevo Film Festival for his outstanding performance in the feature film "Song of My Mother" (Annemin Şarkısı, 2014). His ultimate career breakthrough and massive international recognition came with his masterclass portrayal of Arif in the globally acclaimed international phenomenon drama series "Kadın" (Woman, 2017–2020). He successfully solidified his leading man credentials by starring in prominent primetime series such as the drama "Baraj" (The Dam, 2020–2021), "Yalancılar ve Mumları" (2021), and the hit action-drama series "Adım Farah" (My Name is Farah, 2023). On the silver screen, his notable credits include starring in independent milestones such as "My Marlon and Brando" (Gitmek: Benim Marlon ve Brandom, 2008) and "Zagros" (2017). Feature films led by Duman have regularly been showcased and honored at prestigious international film festivals, including Cannes and Berlin. Interesting facts: Benefiting from his rigorous early training in folk dances, he possesses an exceptional understanding of body language and physical expression on set. He is highly respected within the entertainment industry for bringing profound psychological realism to quiet, protective, or morally grounded characters. He is multilingual, speaking fluent Kurdish, Turkish, and English. Outside of his filming commitments, he prefers to maintain a low profile and values a quiet family life. Marital Status: Married. He has been wedded to Zozan Şimşek, and the couple has two children.