Füsun Demirel

Theater, film, and television series actress, and translator. Born on August 20, 1958, in Ankara, Turkey. She pursued her professional higher training abroad, graduating from the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Rome (Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma), Department of Theater, in 1980. She launched her stage career in 1982 at Berlin's "Kollektiv Theater" in Germany under Vasıf Öngören. Upon returning to her homeland, she performed with elite ensembles including the Dormen Theatre, Devekuşu Kabare, and Dostlar Tiyatrosu. Beyond her acting career, she is an accomplished translator, having translated over 25 plays by the legendary Italian Nobel laureate playwrights Dario Fo and Franca Rame into Turkish. Füsun Demirel is one of the most distinguished, exceptionally gifted, and highly decorated master character actresses in the history of Turkish entertainment. She is a multi-award-winning icon, having received numerous prestigious accolades, including the Golden Orange (Altın Portakal) and Golden Cocoon (Altın Koza) awards for Best Supporting Actress. She captured widespread national television prominence through her unforgettable performances in cult classic sitcoms like "Sıdıka" and "Oğlum Adam Olacak". Her status as a powerhouse comedy star was further solidified by her brilliant portrayal of the eccentric mother Serpil in the smash-hit comedy series "Yalan Dünya" (2012–2014). She achieved continued commercial success leading high-profile television dramas such as "Kocamın Ailesi", "Hayatımın Aşkı", and the acclaimed legal drama "All About Marriage" (Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey, 2021). On the silver screen, her extensive feature film credits include the internationally acclaimed masterpiece "Big Man, Little Love" (Büyük Adam Küçük Aşk) and collaborations with the world-renowned director Ferzan Özpetek. Interesting facts: Armed with an elite European academic background, she is completely fluent in Turkish, Italian, German, and English. A dedicated social activist, she fiercely advocates for women's rights and has actively served within prominent actors' unions and cultural foundations in Turkey. Renowned within the industry for her astonishing artistic range and impeccable comedic timing, she remains a deeply respected figure who bridges classical theater traditions with modern digital cinema. Marital Status: She was formerly married to Nurettin Şenler. She is the mother of twin children, a son named Asaf and a daughter named Öykü. She is currently unmarried.