Acting
Dilan Çiçek Deniz
Dilan Çiçek Deniz is a prominent Turkish actress, model, and titleholder of beauty pageants, having been crowned Miss Universe Turkey in 2014. She represented Turkey at the Miss Universe pageant that same year. Dilan gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Sena Koçovali in the popular TV series Çukur.
Born in Sivas, her upbringing was influenced by her parents, both educators: Hale Temizyürek and Orhan Deniz. Dilan’s passion for the arts was evident early on; at just 15, she published a poetry book titled "I taught sun is my mother" in Turkish. By the time she was 17, she had won an acting prize in her school's theater competition. Initially pursuing a degree in tourism at Ege University, she later shifted her focus to literature.
In 2014, Dilan competed in the Elidor Miss Turkey beauty pageant, securing second place. She made her mark on the international stage by representing Turkey at the Miss Universe 2015 event in Miami. That year, she also took on the role of 'Ebru' in the series "Tatli Küçük Yalancilar," starring alongside Bensu Soral and Sükrü Özyildiz, among others. Additionally, she played 'Elif' in the TV show "Günesin Kizlari," featuring Hande Erçel and Tolga Saritas.
During the Miss Turkey 2014 event held on May 27 at Star TV Studios in Istanbul, Dilan was crowned alongside three other winners, encompassing Miss World Turkey, Miss Earth Turkey, and Miss International Turkey.
