Hande Doğandemir

Hande Doğandemir was born on November 22, 1985, in Ankara, Turkey. Her father is from Ankara, and her mother is of Circassian descent. She graduated from Ankara University's Faculty of Sociology, specializing in communication sociology. During her senior year, she studied at Erasmus in Lille, France. She speaks French and English fluently. One of her most notable projects is the series "Güneşi Beklerken" (Waiting for the Sun, 2013-2014), where she played the lead role of Zeynep and gained widespread popularity, earning the Best Actress award at the 3rd Ege University Media Awards. Among her other significant roles are Şans in the cult series "Leyla ile Mecnun" (Leyla and Mecnun, 2013) and Elem in the drama "Şubat" (February, 2013). In 2024, she received a Special Jury Prize at the 11th Yeni Tiyatro Dergisi Emek ve Başarı Ödülleri for her performance in the play "Eksik" (Missing). In addition to acting, she has worked as a television host and producer. She is passionate about theater, performing in "Eksik" in 2023. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with her dog. She is engaged to architect Emre İzer, with the wedding planned for next year.