Bennu Yıldırımlar
Actress · 5 series
Bennu Yıldırımlar is a Turkish actress, 56 years old (born 1969), from Istanbul, Türkiye. Best known for Fikret Tekin / Narrator in Falling Leaves, Malhun Hatun in Founder: Orhan, Hatice Sarıkadı in Woman, Nermin Seçkinoğlu in Umutsuz Ev Kadınları.
Born: 22 November 1969, Istanbul, Türkiye
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Biography
Bennu Yıldırımlar is a Turkish actress born in Istanbul on 22 November 1969. After graduating from Erenköy Kız Lisesi in 1986, she studied in the Theatre Department of Istanbul University State Conservatory and graduated in June 1990. She also spent two years studying Ancient Greek Language and Literature and attended a drama course at Westminster Adult Education Institute in London during 1990–1991. She began her professional theatre work at Istanbul City Theatres in 1988. Her early screen credits include Gönülden Gönüle and Perili Köşk. She became widely recognized on television for portraying Fikret Tekin in Yaprak Dökümü, Nermin Seçkinoğlu in Umutsuz Ev Kadınları, Servet in Gönül İşleri and Hatice Sarıkadı in Kadın. In Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s film Ahlat Ağacı, she played Sinan’s mother. Her theatre work also includes Tartuffe.
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Education
- She graduated from Erenköy Kız Lisesi in 1986. She studied in the Theatre Department of Istanbul University State Conservatory and graduated in June 1990. She also studied Ancient Greek Language and Literature for two years. During 1990–1991, she attended a drama course at Westminster Adult Education Institute in London.
Selected Filmography
- Gönülden Gönüle (1987)
- Perili Köşk (1988)
- Yaprak Dökümü (2006)Fikret Tekin
- Umutsuz Ev Kadınları (2011)Nermin Seçkinoğlu
- Gönül İşleri (2014)Servet
- Kadın (2017)Hatice Sarıkadı
- Ahlat Ağacı (2018)Sinan’ın annesi
- Tartuffe (2023)
Series in This Archive
- Yaprak Dökümü (2006–2010) — as Fikret Tekin / NarratorEnded
- Kuruluş Orhan (2025) — as Malhun HatunEnded
- Kadın (2017) — as Hatice SarıkadıEnded
- Umutsuz Ev Kadınları (2011) — as Nermin SeçkinoğluEnded
- Olağan Şüpheliler (2021) — as FeyzaEnded
Frequently asked
How old is Bennu Yıldırımlar?
Bennu Yıldırımlar is 56 years old (born 22 November 1969).
Where is Bennu Yıldırımlar from?
Bennu Yıldırımlar was born in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Which TV series did Bennu Yıldırımlar act in?
Bennu Yıldırımlar acted in Falling Leaves, Founder: Orhan, Woman, Umutsuz Ev Kadınları, The Usual Suspects.
Which characters did Bennu Yıldırımlar play?
Bennu Yıldırımlar played Fikret Tekin / Narrator in Falling Leaves, Malhun Hatun in Founder: Orhan, Hatice Sarıkadı in Woman, Nermin Seçkinoğlu in Umutsuz Ev Kadınları.
Who plays Fikret Tekin / Narrator in Falling Leaves?
Fikret Tekin / Narrator in Falling Leaves (Yaprak Dökümü) is played by Bennu Yıldırımlar, a Turkish actress from Istanbul, Türkiye.
Who plays Malhun Hatun in Founder: Orhan?
Malhun Hatun in Founder: Orhan (Kuruluş Orhan) is played by Bennu Yıldırımlar, a Turkish actress from Istanbul, Türkiye.
What is Bennu Yıldırımlar's zodiac sign?
Bennu Yıldırımlar is a Sagittarius (born 22 November 1969).
