Mehmet Gunsur - actor, model, producer and businessman

Childhood and family of Mehmet Günsur

As a child, Mehmet Günsur could without a doubt be called a star boy, since his childhood years were filled with castings, countless shootings in advertising, branded clothing shows and photo shoots for fashion catalogs.
When Mehmet was seven years old, he was invited to television. The handsome boy was perfectly suited for filming in Coca Cola commercials. Mehmet soon became the face of Hotiç, a shoe manufacturing company, and later the face of the famous brand MaviJeans.

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As far as I can remember, I have always been attracted to people's thirst for life and the ability to find joy even in the most hopeless or sad life situations. It’s easier to say - I’ve always loved “strong-minded” people. A real example of “survival” for me at that time was our young neighbor, Leocadia. My impressionable childish soul was amazed by her courage and her truly ineradicable desire to live. Leocadia was my bright idol and the highest example of how high a person is able to rise above any physical ailment, without allowing this ailment to destroy either his personality or his life... Some diseases are curable and you just need patience to wait for it to finally happen. that will happen. Her illness was with her for the rest of her life and, unfortunately, this courageous young woman had no hope of ever becoming a normal person. Fate, the mocker, treated her very cruelly. When Leocadia was still a very small but absolutely normal girl, she was “lucky” to fall down some stone steps and severely damage her spine and sternum. At first, doctors weren’t even sure whether she would ever be able to walk. But, after some time, this strong, cheerful girl still managed, thanks to her determination and perseverance, to rise from the hospital bed and slowly but surely begin to take her “first steps” again... It seems that everything ended well. But, after some time, to everyone’s horror, a huge, absolutely terrible hump began to grow in front and behind her, which later literally disfigured her body beyond recognition... And what was most offensive was that nature, as if mockingly, rewarded this blue-eyed girl with an amazingly beautiful, bright and refined face, thereby, as if wanting to show what a wondrous beauty she could have been if such a cruel fate had not been prepared for her... I don’t even try to imagine what kind of mental pain and loneliness I must go through This amazing woman went through this, trying, as a little girl, to somehow get used to her terrible misfortune. And how could she survive and not break down when, many years later, having already become an adult girl, she had to look at herself in the mirror and understand that she would never be able to experience simple female happiness, no matter how good and kind a person she was... She she accepted her misfortune with a pure and open soul and, apparently, this is what helped her maintain a very strong faith in herself, without getting angry at the world around her and without crying over her evil, distorted fate. Until now, as I remember now, her constant warm smile and joyful glowing eyes that greeted us every time, regardless of her mood or physical condition (and very often I felt how truly difficult it was for her)... I really I loved and respected this strong, bright woman for her inexhaustible optimism and her deep spiritual goodness. And it seemed that she didn’t have the slightest reason to believe the same goodness, because in many ways she had never been able to feel what it was like to truly live. Or, perhaps, felt it much deeper than we could feel it?.. I was then still too little a girl to understand the abyss of difference between such a crippled life and the life of normal healthy people, but I remember very well that even many years later, Memories of my wonderful neighbor very often helped me endure mental grievances and loneliness and not break down when it was really, really hard. I never understood people who were always dissatisfied with something and constantly complained about their, always invariably “bitter and unfair” fate... And I never understood the reason that gave them the right to believe that happiness was predestined for them from the very beginning. their birth and that they have, well, a “legal right” to this unviolated (and completely undeserved!) happiness...

Mehmet Günsür in sports, the path to acting

Mehmet received his secondary education in Italy, and after graduating from school he continued his studies at Istanbul Marmar University at the Faculty of Mass Communications. While a university student, Mehmet continues to act in commercials and tries himself in the modeling business.

Mehmet Gunsur in the series The Magnificent Century

In addition to commercial filming, he manages to play tennis and skiing professionally. However, when the question arose about accepting the offer from the sports team, Mehmet refused in favor of creativity. At this time, he became so interested in music that he became a member of the musical group “Dawn” and performed on stage with it. The tireless Mehmet does not stop there. He is trying to master different types of activities, working as a bartender and developing his own restaurant business.

Star of the Magnificent Century

But “Muhtesem Yzyil” (Magnificent Century) brought truly world fame to the young actor. The series was shown in fifty countries around the world. The actor’s stunning performance was also appreciated by viewers from Russia. Gunsyur's fees for filming one episode reached an incredible 10 thousand US dollars.

The following celebrities of Turkish cinema worked with Mehmet on the set of the series: Halit Ergench, Nur Aysan, Selma Ergech, Nebahat Chehre, Okan Yalabik and others.

However, “The Magnificent Century” did not become the highest point of the actor’s creativity, followed by an inevitable decline. Gunsur continues to delight fans with new creative successes.

Among them:

1. “Unutursam Fisilda” (Whisper if I forget), 2014 is a critically acclaimed melodrama produced by a Turkish studio. Mehmet Gunsur plays the role of a musician who is intoxicated with love and music and is ready to give up everything for recognition. A couple of lovers in pursuit of fame goes to Istanbul.
2. “Istanbul Kirmizisi” (Red Istanbul), 2020 is a joint project of a Turkish and Italian film company directed by Ferzan Ospetek. The film tells the story of writer Orhan, who arrived in Istanbul to write a biography of the famous director Deniz. But soon Denise, due to a strange set of circumstances, disappears. The search begins.
3. "Fi" (Phi, Chi, Pi), 2020 - present. Currently, 2 seasons of this series have been filmed. The story tells the story of the lives of two people desperately in love with each other. The main role is played by Gunsyur.
4. “Martilarin Efendisi” (Lord of the Seagulls), 2020 is a full-length drama from Turkish director Mehmet Ad Oztekin.

It is worth mentioning some minor roles played by the actor:

1. “Gemi Bahar Mimozalar” (Mimosa blossomed in the spring), 1989 - Mehmet’s first role in a feature film. In this film he received a small cameo role. This is where the start of his acting career in big cinema began.
2. "Cahide", 1989 - full-length film.
3. "Hayal Kurma Oyunlari", 1999 - full-length film.
4. “Matrimoni e altri disastri” (Weddings and other disasters), 2010 - a romantic comedy from Italian film director Nina Di Maggio, where the actor played a minor role.
5. “Saigon, l't de nos 20 ans” (Saigon, when we were 20 years old), 2011 - in this French-produced mini-series the actor played in a small episode.

Mehmet Gunsur in cinema

No matter what areas of life Mehmet tried to participate in, his main path was determined by creativity. Back in 1989, a very young Mehmet Gunsur starred in the film “Mimosa Bloomed in Spring.” And if most viewers did not remember the young actor in this film, then his participation in the premiere of the drama “Turkish Bath”, held in 1997, was already awarded the Ankara International Film Festival in the “Most Promising Actor” category. After this, the actor vying with each other was offered to star in many films. Mehmet Gunsur sings - shehzade Mustafa Mehmet Gunsur plays in “Bible Tales: Judas”, “The Italian”, “Tell Us, Istanbul!”, “Deadly Harvest”, “Love Loves Accidents”, the TV series “Don Matteo” and in many other films. In 2003, the actor starred in the film “Now He’s a Soldier” and received the Golden Orange Award for his work in this film.

Movies

The young man’s versatile talent lies at the heart of his success in cinema. Mehmet Günsür perfectly adapts to any role and demonstrates true mastery of transformation. Every new film in which this wonderful actor appears is greeted by fans with considerable curiosity. After all, Gunsyur’s art of transformation is such that it is difficult to recognize the actor in every project.

Mehmet Gunsur in the film "Turkish Bath"

The cinematic biography of Mehmet Gunsur began early. At the age of 14, the young man made his debut in the melodrama “Mimosa Bloomed in Spring.”

But if Mehmet played a cameo role in this film, then in 1997 Gunsur got the main role. The actor appeared in Ferzan Ozpetek's popular dramatic film "Turkish Bath", winning the status of "Most Promising Actor" from Ankara critics.

Mehmet Gunsur in the film “Tell me, Istanbul!”

In the story, a young Italian arrives in Istanbul to dispose of the inheritance left behind by his deceased aunt. But instead of selling the hammam that belonged to the woman, the young man keeps the premises for himself to restore. The film made a splash at the Antalya International Film Festival, where it received three Golden Orange awards. It goes without saying that after the film was released, the young artist received many offers.

At the turn of the century, work followed in the biblical project of Italian television, which included the films “Friends of Jesus - Thomas”, “Bible Tales: Judas”, where Mehmet reincarnated as the Apostle John.

Mehmet Gunsur in the movie "Deadly Harvest"

In the series “Don Matteo” Mehmet was entrusted with the image of the main character. In 2002, he followed with a leading role in the film “The Italian,” in which Mehmet appeared in an ensemble cast with Sonia Aquino and Luca Lionello.

The full-length films “Good Dad” and “Now He’s a Soldier” that soon appeared brought the young artist to the crest of popularity. The second film was about conscripts who were offered a shortened term of service in exchange for rebuilding areas of Turkey that had been hit by devastating earthquakes. For his work in the drama, Mehmet Gunsur was awarded the prestigious Golden Orange Award.

Mehmet Gunsur in the series “The Magnificent Century”

Soon followed by work in the film almanac “Tell me, Istanbul!” about modern residents of the city who find themselves in stories similar to fairy tales. In 2005, the actor entered into a two-year contract with the creators of the television series “Princess of the Cotton Fields,” who invited Mehmet to join the main cast of the family saga.

The artist works not only with Turkish or European filmmakers. Mehmet’s filmography includes participation in the American thriller “Deadly Harvest” about a maniac who leaves a bloody pattern on the bodies of his victims. The Turkish actor was lucky enough to work on the same set with Dominique Swain and David Carradine. Mehmet got the role of detective Stefan Kerchek, who confronts the killer.

Mehmet Günsür in the film “Love loves accidents”

Another thriller in which Gunsur starred, “If You Close Your Eyes,” appeared on screens in 2008. Two years later, the actor pleased fans with his appearance in the Turkish thriller “Sound,” where he played opposite Selma Ergech, whose heroine hears mysterious voices. Following this, he appeared in the Italian comedy “Weddings and Other Disasters.”

A real sensation awaited the actor after his appearance in the rating project “The Magnificent Century”, where Mehmet reincarnated as the son of Suleiman and Makhidevran Mustafa, executed by order of Sultan Suleiman. The Turkish actor’s performance was appreciated in 50 countries around the world where the series was broadcast, including in Russia. The film also stars Meryem Uzerli, Halit Ergench, Nur Fettahoglu. Gunsyur's fees in the film reached $10 thousand for filming one episode. In 2011, Mehmet also shone in the romantic melodrama “Love Loves Chance” and the French military series “Saigon, when we were 20.”

Farah Zeynep Abdullah and Mehmet Gunsur “Whisper if I forget”

Another top-rated project of 2014 was the musical melodrama “Whisper If I Forget,” in which Mehmet played a popular disco singer. The young man sets off to conquer the musical Olympus together with his young companion. The main female role went to the Turkish screen star Farah Zeynep Abdullah.

Mehmet Gunsur in the series “The Magnificent Century”

Real popularity and universal attention came to the actor after filming “The Magnificent Century,” a film produced by . In this series, Mehmet Günsür brilliantly played the role of Şehzade Mustafa. First, the role of Şehzade as a child was played by Yusuf Berkan Demirbag and Tunç Oral, and the role of the adult Şehzade was already played by Mehmet Günsür. Actors of the “Magnificent Century” behind the scenes The stars of Turkish cinema worked on the set with Mehmet Günsür: Nur Aysan, Halit Ergenç, Nebahat Çehre, Selma Ergeç, Okan Yalabık, Meryem Uzerli. The actor managed to fully reveal his character traits and show the difficult fate of his son Suleiman. After the release of the series, Mehmet Gunsur gained fans of his talent not only in his homeland, but also abroad.

Personal life

It is known about Mehmet Günsür’s personal life that he loves to travel, go boating, and prefers a calm and balanced environment at home. Thanks to constant exercise and proper nutrition, he is still slim, fit and energetic. He is at the top of the list of the most sought-after actors in Turkey.

Mehmet Gunsur is 178 cm tall and weighs approximately 82 kg. As for age, Mehmet Günsur turns 44 years old in 2020. Like all business people nowadays, he has Twitter and Facebook pages. The official Instagram page of Mehmet Günsur contains 840,000 subscribers. Mehmet Günsur also has groups of fans on VKontakte and Odnoklassniki.

Regarding such a question as: “Mehmet Günsür and his wife,” it is not surprising that his charming appearance and unconditional acting talent attract constant attention to him from the female sex. However, his heart has been occupied for a long time and firmly. The actor has been married since 2006. His chosen one is Italian Caterina Mongio.

In the photo: Mehmet Gunsur and Katerina Mongio

She is a documentary film director by profession. They sometimes work on projects together. Mehmet and Katerina are happy parents. They have three children: a son, Ali, who is in school, and two little daughters, Maya and Chloe. The family mainly lives in Rome, and goes on holiday to the south of Italy to the town of Lecce, where the couple once met, and which they both adore.

In the photo: Mehmet Gunsur with his wife and children

Regarding the gossip that is inevitable in the world of show business, of course there was some. In October 2013, a photo shoot of Turkish actors took place, organized by Vogue magazine. Mehmet Günsür posed with Selma Ergeç, who played Hatice in “The Magnificent Century.” Journalists hinted at a possible secret relationship between these two actors.

In the photo: Mehmet Gunsur and Selma Ergech

In 2020, there was a rumor about Gunsyur’s romance with Serenay Sarykaya, because the passionate and obsessive love they played out in the film “Phi, Chi, Pi.”

In the photo: Mehmet Gunsur and Serenay Sarikaya

All this, I think, is not true, because Gunsyur is a wonderful family man, he takes care of his loved ones and carefully protects their peace. Below are photos of Mehmet Gunsur and films with his participation.

Personal life of Mehmet Günsur

One day a friend invited Mehmet to stay with him in Lecce. Lecce is a small town in the south of Italy. Mehmet happily accepted the offer and went to buy a train ticket. And he met her. The young people met. Her name was Caterina Mongio. It turned out that she, like Mehmet, was also involved in creativity. Katerina is a documentary film director.

Mehmet Gunsur with his wife Katerina Mongio

After meeting, they could not part for a long time and spent four days together. They couldn't stop talking, each time amazed at how much they had in common. It turned out that Katerina and Mehmet always look for the positive where others may despair, that they can immediately feel each other’s desires and understand each other perfectly. Then Mehmet invited Katerina for a boat ride. It turned out that she loves boating. Since then, boating has become their family tradition. Now Mehmet laments that the family has grown and with three children they will soon feel cramped in the boat. The family of Mehmet and Katerina has two little daughters and an eldest son.

In 2006, this chance meeting and the outbreak of love ended in marriage. Mehmet and Katerina got married. Immediately after the wedding, the newlyweds settled in Lecce. Katerina was in her seventh month and needed fresh air and a calm, measured life. Mehmet considers Lecce a magical place. Perhaps due to the fact that it was here that the fateful meeting for him took place. The actor and father of the family is delighted with the unity with nature that he experiences in the south of Italy.

Ali's eldest son is a schoolboy. Therefore, the couple spends most of the year with their children in Rome, where the boy studies. When the time comes for rest, the whole family of Mehmet Gunsur rushes to the south of Italy to his native Lecce to the roosters, dogs and cats singing at dawn, to the olive and orange trees.

Mehmet Gunsur does not like publicity. He is very unhappy that his private photographs appear on the pages of publications and on the Internet without his knowledge. His wife Katerina was recently sneakily photographed with their youngest child. These photographs were put on public display. Mehmet Günsür expressed his indignation about this because he prefers that no one rudely interfere in his personal life.

Mehmet Gunsur: Personal life, photo with wife and children

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Mehmet Gunsur is a charismatic, interesting and attractive actor, star of the historical series “The Magnificent Century”. Below you will find out everything about his personal life, as well as the latest news about the celebrity.

Biography

According to media reports, the talented boy was born on May 8, 1975 in the historical and beautiful city of Istanbul. According to the horoscope, Taurus is a bright, honest, practical and gentle person. The actor’s family is small: Mehmet, mother Sibel (teacher), father Teoman (quantum physicist) and older sister Zeynep (choreographer). Since childhood, parents prophesied a great future for their baby, because even then he began to actively show his creative abilities.

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Early years

According to sources, at first the parents sent their son to study abroad, but after graduating from the Italian Lyceum he returned to his homeland. Here, I immediately applied to the Faculty of Journalism at Istanbul Marmara University. Mehmet was a very rich student, because at that time he was engaged in the advertising business. From a young age he was fond of sports - skiing and tennis.

Career

Already at the age of six, the boy began acting in television commercials. He also became the face of several famous brands (for example, MaviJeans) and was a model for several fashion magazines. The boy did not stop there and began to try himself in other areas. At one time he was a musician (member of the band “Dawn”), and then became interested in the restaurant business.

Photo published by Mehmet Günsür (@mehmet.gunsur) May 27, 2020 at 4:10 PDT

Filmography

Millions of television viewers follow this wonderful actor, because if he appears in films, it is always a new image and a complete transformation. The talented boy also began his film career very early. The first successful role (albeit episodic) was in the television series “Mimosa Bloomed in Spring” (1989). And only eight years later Mehmet received his first leading role in the film “Turkish Bath” (1997). This was followed by other successful works.

Photo published by Mehmet Günsür (@mehmet.gunsur)Apr 3 2020 at 10:54 PDT

Films with his participation:

• 2001 - television series “Friends of Jesus - Thomas” and “Don Matteo”;
• 2002 - “Italian”;
• 2003 - “Good Dad” and “Now He’s a Soldier”;
• 2005 - film “Tell me, Istanbul!”;
• 2005-2007 - television series “Princess of the Cotton Fields”;
• 2007 - film “Deadly Harvest”;
• 2008 - “If you close your eyes”;
• 2010 - “The Voice” and “Weddings and other disasters”;
• 2011 - “Love loves accidents”;
• 2014 - “Whisper if I forget”;
• 2017 - “Red Istanbul”, “Fi”, “Martıların Efendisi”;
• 2018 - “Kanaga”;
• 2019 - “Gift / Atiye”.

The actor managed to gain recognition and a large number of fans only after his role in the film “The Magnificent Century” (2012-2014). Here he got the role of the adult son of Sultan Suleiman - Shehzade.

"Magnificent century"

Interesting Facts

According to sources, his height is approximately 178 centimeters and his weight is about 82 kilograms. Mehmet Gunsur has her own page on Instagram, where she constantly posts new photos. Throughout his creative career he received many awards and prizes. Gunsur is a fit and athletic man, loves to travel and eats healthy food.

Photo published by Mehmet Günsür (@mehmet.gunsur)Feb 10 2020 at 6:33 PST

Personal life

Although the Turkish man and popular actor has won many women’s hearts and has millions of fans, his heart has belonged to only one woman for many years. According to sources, the name of this lucky girl is Catherine Moggio. She is originally from Italy and works as a documentary director.

Catherine Moggio

According to the media, their acquaintance occurred thanks to Mehmet’s friend, who persuaded him to come to the Italian city of Lecce and there introduced him to Katerina. Gunsur fell in love with the girl at first sight. After several meetings, the guy immediately realized that this was the woman with whom he wanted to spend a happy and long life. Nothing prevented him from making such a choice, because they are of different religions, nationalities and communicate in completely different languages. Love is a strong feeling that has no barriers.

Mehmet Gunsur and Katerina Mongio photo

The actor proposed marriage during a boat trip. Skating was so romantic that this activity turned into a tradition in their family life. The wedding took place when Moggio was already pregnant (in 2006). Today, Mehmet lives with his wife and children in the historical Italian city of Rome. Katerina is a very kind and cheerful woman. They look at this life the same way, which is why their marriage is so strong. Mehmet can be considered a father of many children, because he has a son, Ali, and two cute daughters, Maya and Chloe. Rumor has it that Katerina is 7 centimeters taller than Mehmet, so he secretly calls himself a dwarf compared to his wife.

Wife with children: photo

Like most creative personalities, Gunsyur really doesn’t like it when paparazzi delve into his personal life and take pictures of his wife and children. He does not make his family life public and does not want to share this with journalists in interviews.

Photo published by Mehmet Günsür (@mehmet.gunsur)Feb 5 2020 at 11:29 PST

Last news

Today Mehmet lives in two countries. After all, his beloved family remains in Rome, and he comes to Istanbul to relax and work. He also continues to appear in commercials (an ad for Vodafone mobile communications was recently released) and regularly appears on the covers of fashion magazines.

In 2020, he began filming in the new melodrama “Fi, Chi, Pi.”

Still from Vodafone advertising

In 2020, the actor took part in the filming of the new adventure film “Kanaga”, and in 2020 - in the project “The Gift / Atiye”.

At the beginning of 2020, it became known that Mehmet Günsür continues to invest in real estate and recently bought a two-story house in a small village in southern Italy.

The actor spent 30 thousand euros on the reconstruction of a house worth 200 thousand euros. Having completed the arrangement of the garden plot where he sowed vegetables and fruits, Gunsur plans to spend his free time from his projects in this house with his family.

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Bollywood

In 2006, Katrina starred in two films, “Premonition of Love” and “Ring for an Actress.” The following year, 2007, she was involved in four films at once; the greatest success was in the comedy film “Partner.” In India, the film won two titles at once - “The most successful film of 2007” and “The most successful comedy in the history of Bollywood” (at the time of its release). “Partner” was a remake of the Hollywood comedy “Rules of Hitch” and many critics agreed that the Indian version turned out better. Katrina flawlessly played the boss Priya Jaisingh, she brought freshness and lightness to the comedy.

Immediately after “Partner,” Kaif starred in the film “Welcome,” many agree that the role she played as Sanjana Shetty was the best in the actress’s career.

For a long time, Katrina was dubbed as she did not know Hindi at all. But Kaif turned out to be persistent, she not only learned to speak Hindi, but also took up Indian dancing. The actress quickly won the recognition of the masters of Indian cinema, and young people generally considered her their idol and called her “the golden girl of Bollywood.”

In 2008, Katrina played in three films:

• Sofia in "Race";
• Sonia in King Singh;
• Annushka in "The Descendants".

That same year in India she received the title “Style Icon”; journalists called her a superstar, which means that Bollywood recognized Katrina’s talent. Despite such a star status, all of Kaif’s partners on the set note that she is extremely easy to work with. She does not create difficulties for anyone, is very hardworking, sets goals for herself and tries to achieve them tirelessly.

In the 2009 film New York, Katrina played student Maya, who married a terrorist. The film received many positive reviews and brought the actress her first nomination for the most prestigious and oldest Bollywood award, the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Among other successful works of the actress, it is worth mentioning the following roles:

• Jenny in the romantic comedy A Strange Love Story;
• Nikki in Deep Blue;
• Aniya Khan in King of Deception;
• Laila in the Indian box office hit “Life Can’t Be Boring”;
• Zoya in the blockbuster “Once Upon a Time There Was a Tiger”;
• Anjali Kakkad in Big Trouble;
• Dimple Dixit in the comedy My Brother's Bride;
• Mira Thapar in the film “While I Live”;
• Aliya in Bikers 3;
• Diya Varma in the movie Watch Again and Again.

For her work, Katrina has repeatedly received awards, titles and titles:

• "Glamourous Diva" (2008);
• "International Icon" (2012, 2013);
• "Best Bollywood Actress as voted by the public" (2010, 2011, 2013).

Now Katrina Kaif undoubtedly tops the list of the strongest actresses in Bollywood.