Nursel Köse

Theater, film, television series actress, author, poet, cabaret artist, and radio presenter. Born on March 29, 1961, in Malatya, Turkey. She moved to Germany at the age of 17, where she studied and successfully graduated with a degree in Architecture from the Leibniz University Hannover, before fully committing her life to the performing arts. Nursel Köse is one of the most respected, highly versatile, and internationally acclaimed character actresses, balancing a stellar career in European (specifically German) cinema and mainstream Turkish television. She made her big-screen debut in Germany with the feature film "Yasemin" (1988). Her ultimate global career breakthrough and European critical acclaim came with her profound performance as Yeter in Fatih Akın's cinematic masterpiece "The Edge of Heaven" (Auf der anderen Seite, 2007). This magnificent role earned her the prestigious "Best Supporting Actress" Golden Orange Award at the Antalya Film Festival, while the film itself triumphed at the Cannes Film Festival. On Turkish television, Nursel achieved household-name status and legendary character actress standing through her portrayals of powerful, sharp, and eccentric women. She became a cultural phenomenon as the witty Keriman in the smash-hit drama "Pieces" (Paramparça, 2014–2017) and left an unforgettable mark as the fierce cell block leader Kudret Öztürk in the intense prison drama "The Yard" (Avlu, 2018–2019). She later built on her success as Leyla (Neriman) in the action-crime series "The Three Pennies" (Üç Kuruş) and continues to star in high-profile productions across Europe and Turkey. Interesting facts: She is a brilliant intellectual and a creative pioneer; she founded Germany's first foreign women's cabaret group, "Die Bodenkosmetikerinnen", working as its main writer, director, and actress for many years. She is completely bilingual in German and Turkish, with a working knowledge of English. A multi-talented artist, she has published several successful books, poetry collections, and written numerous radio plays. Instantly recognizable by her deep brown eyes and sharp comedic timing, she enjoys reading philosophy, analyzing art, and traveling. Marital Status: Married (to German viola player and musician Ulrich Mertin since 2018, following a 14-year relationship).