Miray Akay

Theater, film, and television series actress. Born on July 17, 2000, in Istanbul, she studied at the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School, Theater Department. Miray Akay began her acting journey at the incredibly young age of three, appearing in commercials and children's productions. She quickly earned a reputation as one of the most talented young actresses in Turkey through her profound performances in independent cinema. She achieved significant critical acclaim for her roles in the feature films "The Long Way Home" (Eve Dönüş: Sarıkamış 1915) and "Fish" (Balık). On television, she achieved widespread popularity through her roles in hit series such as "Güneşin Kızları", "Our Story" (Bizim Hikaye), "My Name is Melek" (Benim Adım Melek), and the youth drama "Ah Nerede". Thanks to her outstanding work in cinema, she was honored with the "Best Actress" award at the Frankfurt International Turkish Film Festival while she was still a teenager. She continues to actively star in high-profile television and digital platform projects. Interesting facts: Miray comes from a multicultural background; her father is Turkish and her mother is Ukrainian (her full birth name is Myroslava Kosteva Akay). Thanks to this, she grew up bilingual and speaks fluent Ukrainian in addition to Turkish. Instantly recognizable by her striking natural green eyes, she has a highly memorable screen presence. In her spare time, she enjoys studying psychology, photography, and classical literature. She loves traveling, learning new languages, and is a passionate advocate for animal welfare. Marital Status: Single.