Acting
Birkan Sokullu
Birkan Sokullu, born on October 6, 1985, in Istanbul, is a talented Turkish actor and model with a diverse background. His grandparents immigrated from Bosnia, and he initially pursued a career in basketball for a decade until a leg injury led him to shift his focus. He graduated from Maltepe University, specializing in Radio and Television Programming, and began his modeling career while still in school. He also took acting lessons with Dolunay Soysert and spent a year in the Drama and Acting Department at Istanbul Aydin University before deciding to leave.
Sokullu gained recognition for his roles in various popular television series, including "Kucuk Kadinlar," "Melekler Korusun," and "Ucurum." His breakout role as Demir in "Kucuk Sirlar," the Turkish adaptation of Gossip Girl, marked a significant point in his career. He further solidified his fame through acclaimed series such as "Hayat Sarkısı" and "Masumlar Apartmanı."
His versatility is evident in his performances in period dramas like "Kurt Seyit ve Sura," "Rise of Empires: Ottoman," and "Ya Istiklal Ya Ölüm," as well as in family dramas like "Bir Aile Hikayesi" and historical series like "Fatih." Additionally, he showcased his range in the vampire series "Yaşamayanlar" alongside Kerem Bürsin and Elcin Sangu and in the horror film "Güzelliğin Portresi." Birkan Sokullu continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic performances across genres.
