Seda Bakan

Seda Bakan (born October 10, 1985, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey) is a vibrant, charismatic, and highly talented Turkish film and television actress, best known and loved for her brilliant comedic timing and expressive performances. She graduated from the Department of Foreign Trade at Sakarya University but decided to pursue her passion for the performing arts, studying acting at the TÜRVAK Cinema and Television Education Center. Her definitive breakthrough came with the role of Eda in the critically acclaimed cult detective series "Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi" (2010–2013). She further solidified her status as a leading comedy star with her performance in the hit sitcom "Kardeş Payı" (2014–2015). In recent years, Seda achieved global recognition for her standout performance as Leyla in the hit Netflix drama series "Another Self" ("Zeytin Ağacı", 2022–2024), demonstrating her versatility in balancing humor with deep emotional drama alongside Tuba Büyüküstün. Fast Facts: On her paternal side, Seda is of Turkish descent who immigrated from Thessaloniki, Greece, while her maternal family is of Bosnian origin. In addition to acting, she has worked as a TV host and served as a judge on the popular reality talent show "Yetenek Sizsiniz Türkiye" (the Turkish adaptation of "Got Talent"). She is passionate about fitness, gastronomy, and music. Marital Status: Married. In October 2014, she married the prominent Turkish musician and composer Ali Erel. The couple has two daughters, Leyla (born 2019) and Ela (born 2022).