Acting

Şahin Irmak

Şahin Irmak, born September 29, 1981, in İzmir, Turkey, is a versatile actor and writer recognized for his comedic and dramatic roles. He gained early fame for his portrayal of "Şiro" in the television series *Karayılan*, which marked his breakthrough. Irmak then showcased his comedic talent in Kanal D’s popular sketch program *Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar*, taking on a variety of characters. In 2011, he joined the cast of *Aşağı Yukarı Yemişlililer* as "Sülo" (Süleyman) and landed his first leading film role in *Entelköy Efeköy'e Karşı* that same year. He followed this with a starring role in the 2012 TV series *Sultan*.

In October 2015, Irmak faced legal issues when he was sentenced to ten months in prison by Istanbul’s 19th Court on a drug use charge. He was acquitted of more serious accusations related to drug ring involvement. The sentence was suspended due to its duration under one year. After this period, he returned to television, appearing in five episodes of Star TV’s *Eğlendirme Dairesi* and joining Show TV’s comedy show *Geldim Gördüm Güldüm* in January 2016. From 2018 to 2020, he was a cast member of the sitcom *Jet Sosyete*. His notable film credits also include *Dügüm Salonu* (2018) and *Sultan* (2012).

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