Özge Borak

Özge Borak was born on February 14, 1982, in Istanbul, Turkey. She comes from a family of artists: her father, Selçuk Borak, was a choreographer and artist at the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet, her mother, Buket Borak, was a ballerina, and her brother, Selim Borak, is a leading dancer at the same opera. At the age of 8, Özge won a children's competition to join the Istanbul City Theatre, beginning her stage career. She graduated from the Theatre Department of the State Conservatory at Istanbul University. Her acting career spans theatre, film, and television. She is known for leading roles in the series "Ihlamurlar Altında" (2005-2007, as Elif), "Eşref Saati" (2007-2009, as Reyhan), "Küçük Kadınlar" (2009-2011, as Eylül), and "İstanbullu Gelin" (2017-2018, as Begüm). She also appeared in "Menajerimi Ara" (2021, as Ceyda), "Kızılcık Şerbeti" (2025-, as Salkım Ünal), and others. Among her film projects is the comedy franchise "Eyyvah Eyvah" (2010-2014, as Müjgan), for which she received the Sadri Alışık Award for Best Supporting Actress (2012), as well as films such as "Dedemin Fişi" (2016), "Benim Adım Feridun" (2016), and the Kurdish film "Roja Reş" (2009). The actress also participated in the sketch show "Güldür Güldür Show" (2013-2015, as Nezaket). Özge Borak enjoys music and dancing. In her free time, she practices yoga and travels, actively supporting charitable initiatives aimed at helping women and children. Özge Borak was married to Bülent Şakrak from 2006 to 2010. From 2012 to 2014, she was married to the famous actor and comedian Ata Demirer.