Özge Özpirinçci

Theater, film, and television series actress. Born on April 1, 1986, in Istanbul, Turkey. Her family is originally from Diyarbakır. She completed her primary and middle school education in Istanbul. During her high school years, she spent a year studying in Rockford, Illinois, as an exchange student under the AFS program, where she perfected her English. In 2008, she successfully graduated from Sabancı University with a degree in International Business Management and later pursued advanced acting studies at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Her mother is an English teacher. Özge Özpirinçci is a highly celebrated and commercially successful Turkish leading actress. She made her initial television appearances on Kanal D with roles in the series "Cesaretin Var mı Aşka" and the youth drama "Kavak Yelleri". She became an instant household name in Turkey with her masterclass portrayal of the lead character İpek in the prominent television series "Melekler Korusun" (Guardian Angels, 2009–2010). Her illustrious screen portfolio features historic achievements in prime-time television and cinema. In 2011, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at Turkey's prestigious Greenpine (Yeşilçam) Film Awards for her portrayal of Ms. Fikriye in the historical motion picture "Veda" (Farewell). In 2016, she won the coveted Golden Butterfly (Altın Kelebek) TV Award for Best Lead Actress in a TV Comedy for her brilliant performance in the long-running show "Aşk Yeniden" (Love, Again, 2015–2016). She solidified her global prominence and earned critical acclaim through her leading performances in the international phenomenon drama series "Kadın" (Woman, 2017–2020) and the acclaimed prime-time series "Sandık Kokusu". Interesting facts: Özge is an active and vocal supporter of both animal and human rights. She has fronted various public awareness campaigns, including Turkey's national "Adopt-a-Pet" movement and the United Nations' global "HeForShe" gender equality public service announcements. Boasting millions of followers across social media, her global fanbase extends significantly from Germany to Azerbaijan. She is passionate about dynamic outdoor sports, healthy living, and literature. Marital Status: Married. She has been wedded to the well-known Turkish actor Burak Yamantürk, and the couple has a daughter named Mercan.