Mehmet Yilmaz Ak

Mehmet Yılmaz Ak was born on 8 February 1986 in Diyarbakır, the youngest of six children. He began his higher education in the Department of International Relations at Ege University but left to enroll in the theatre department of Kadir Has University, from which he graduated. While studying, he founded the theatre group "Tiyatro Non." After graduating he performed in several private theatres. In 2008 he wrote the play "5. Basamak" ("Fifth Step"), which received a mention at the Mitos Boyut Publishing playwriting competition. He entered television acting with the series "Ben de Özledim," followed by roles in "İçerde," "Çukur," "Ramo," Netflix's "Hakan: Muhafız" (The Protector, as Tekin), "Halka," and "Kurşun." He gained wide recognition playing prosecutor Pars Seçkin in the series "Yargı" (2021–2023). His film credits include "Kırık Kalpler Bankası," "Nekro," and "Buğday." His most recent notable role was as Timur Yavuzoğlu in the series "Bahar" (2024). In 2022 he won the Best Actor of the Year award at the Beykent University Communication Awards. He has never been officially married. In summer 2024 he was repeatedly seen with musician and DJ Almila Ahri, though the relationship was never officially confirmed. He has no children.