Zerrin Tekindor

Zerrin Tekindor (born August 5, 1964, Burhaniye) is an iconic Turkish actress and accomplished painter. She graduated from the Theater Department of the Hacettepe University State Conservatory. Concurrently, she studied painting at Bilkent University's Faculty of Fine Arts. For years, she performed as a leading actress at the Ankara State Theater. She achieved massive global stardom with her memorable role as Mademoiselle Deniz in the legendary drama "Forbidden Love" ("Aşk-ı Memnu", 2008–2010). She further solidified her status as Gülten in "Kuzey Güney" and Leyla in "Endless Love" ("Kara Sevda"). Zerrin is a rare artist to win the prestigious Afife Jale Theater Award three times as Best Actress. Fast Facts: Aside from acting, she is a renowned contemporary painter who has held over 20 solo art exhibitions. Her unique artworks are featured in global private collections. Marital Status: Divorced. She was previously married to veteran actor Çetin Tekindor. They share a son, Hira, who is a successful theater director.