Birce Akalay
Actress · 3 series
Birce Akalay is a Turkish actress, 42 years old (born 1984), from Istanbul, Türkiye. Best known for Başkomiser Önem Özülkü in Graveyard, Sare Akay in Last Summer, Hayat Öğretmen in Bitter Sweet Life.
Born: 19 June 1984, Istanbul, Türkiye
Zodiac: Gemini
Ex-spouse: Murat Ünalmış (2011–2012), Sarp Levendoğlu (2014–2017)
Biography
Birce Akalay was born in Istanbul on 19 June 1984. She began her formal arts education in the Theatre Department of Pera Fine Arts High School. In 2003, she entered Istanbul University’s Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy programme, but did not complete it; she later graduated from the Theatre Department of Haliç University Conservatory. She began her television acting career in 2007, playing Lamia in Kader. Her television roles include Havva Karagül in Yer Gök Aşk, teacher Hayat in Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır and Sare Akay in Son Yaz. Her screen work also includes the film Deliormanlı. On stage, she appeared as Hürmüz in Yedi Kocalı Hürmüz and as Zilha in Keşanlı Ali Destanı. In digital productions, she played Lale Kıran in Kuş Uçuşu and Chief Inspector Önem Özülkü in Mezarlık, working across television, cinema, theatre and streaming productions.
Education
- She studied in the Theatre Department of Pera Fine Arts High School.
- In 2003, she began studying Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy at Istanbul University, but did not complete the programme.
- She graduated from the Theatre Department of Haliç University Conservatory.
Selected Filmography
- Kader (2007)Lamia
- Yer Gök Aşk (2010)Havva Karagül
- Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır (2016)Hayat
- Yedi Kocalı Hürmüz (2017)Hürmüz
- Keşanlı Ali Destanı (2020)Zilha
- Son Yaz (2021)Sare Akay
- Mezarlık (2022)Başkomiser Önem Özülkü
Series in This Archive
- Mezarlık (2022) — as Başkomiser Önem ÖzülküBetween seasons
- Son Yaz (2021) — as Sare AkayEnded
- Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır (2016) — as Hayat ÖğretmenEnded
Frequently asked
How old is Birce Akalay?
Birce Akalay is 42 years old (born 19 June 1984).
Where is Birce Akalay from?
Birce Akalay was born in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Which TV series did Birce Akalay act in?
Birce Akalay acted in Graveyard, Last Summer, Bitter Sweet Life.
Which characters did Birce Akalay play?
Birce Akalay played Başkomiser Önem Özülkü in Graveyard, Sare Akay in Last Summer, Hayat Öğretmen in Bitter Sweet Life.
Who plays Başkomiser Önem Özülkü in Graveyard?
Başkomiser Önem Özülkü in Graveyard (Mezarlık) is played by Birce Akalay, a Turkish actress from Istanbul, Türkiye.
Who plays Sare Akay in Last Summer?
Sare Akay in Last Summer (Son Yaz) is played by Birce Akalay, a Turkish actress from Istanbul, Türkiye.
What is Birce Akalay's zodiac sign?
Birce Akalay is a Gemini (born 19 June 1984).
Who was Birce Akalay's spouse?
Birce Akalay was married to Murat Ünalmış, Sarp Levendoğlu.
