Kivanc Tatlıtuğ: a favorite of fortune and a lonely dreamer

Kivanc Tatlitug: biography, family

“Turkish Brad Pitt” was born in Adana, it happened in October 1983. From the biography of Kivanc Tatlitug it follows that he was born into a family far from the world of art. His mother and father owned a bakery; they inherited this business. Tatlytug has four siblings. Parents paid maximum attention to raising their children, trying to instill in their sons responsibility, respect for family traditions, and a love of work.

As a child, Kıvanç was fond of sports, with his greatest preference being basketball. The guy was predicted to have a brilliant sports career, but a leg injury put an end to his plans. Even before the accident, the family moved to Istanbul, since Tatlitug’s father was sick and needed quality treatment. Living in a big city provided all the conditions for the development of Kivanç's modeling career.

Actor biography

Kivanc Tatlitug was born into the family of Kosovar Albanian Erdem Tatlitug and mother Nurten on October 27, 1983 (zodiac sign - Scorpio). It happened in Adana. In addition to him, five children were raised in the Kivanç Tatlytug family. The family ran their own bakery. Despite the fact that the family did not have the opportunity to provide Kivanç with an education at a prestigious educational institution, the young man earned recognition by joining basketball.

Not only his hard work, but also his tall stature helped him succeed in this sport. While still in college, the future actor received an invitation to the Ulker team, then Fenerbahce, Besiktas. However, his sports career ended suddenly: a severe knee injury forced the actor to leave the sport. Trying to find himself, Kivanc entered Istanbul University at the Faculty of Design.

However, the new sphere did not bring him satisfaction. He studied without enthusiasm and at the first opportunity, following his mother’s advice, he took training courses at a modeling agency, which paved the way for him to the podium. In 2001, he managed to win the title “Best Model of Turkey”, and a year later in Paris - the title “Best Model of the World”.

Model

The biography of Kıvanç Tatlitug shows that he took his first steps to fame as a model. The idea of ​​testing his strength in this business was suggested to the young man by his mother, who wanted to distract her son from worries about his failed sports career. “Turkish Brad Pitt” easily signed a contract with a prestigious modeling agency.

Charm, photogenicity, outstanding external data - all this helped the future actor to succeed as a model. He appeared on the catwalks of Milan and Paris and actively posed for glossy magazines. Gradually, the young man wanted to achieve something more, and then he thought about becoming an actor. The young man began attending dramatic arts courses and going to auditions.

First roles

From the biography of Kivanc Tatlitug it follows that he first came to the set in 2005. The young actor made his debut in the series “Silver”, and he got a key role. The television project won the hearts of thousands of viewers and was shown not only in Turkey, but also in Eastern European countries.

Kivanc in this melodrama embodied the image of a young guy named Mehmet. The hero falls in love with a beautiful girl and is going to marry her. However, the bride tragically dies, and his parents insist that he marry someone else.

In 2007, the film “Americans on the Black Sea” was presented to the audience. In this comedy, the actor embodied the image of a guy named Muzaffer. She didn’t make much of an impression on the audience, but this did not affect Kivanç’s career.

Films (Filmography)

1. "Clash" (2018, TV series)
2. "Come on, son" (2018)
3. “The Brave and the Beauty” (TV series, 2016-2017)
4. "Kurt Seith and Alexandra" (TV series 2014)
5. "The Dream of a Butterfly" (2013)
6. “Kuzey Guney” (TV series, 2011-2013)
7. "Ezel" (TV series, 2009-2011)
8. “Forbidden Love” (TV series, 2008-2010)
9. “Menekshe and Khalil” (TV series, 2007-2008)
10. "Americans on the Black Sea 2" (2007)
11. "Silver" (TV series, 2005-2007)

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Filming in TV series

Already thanks to the role of Mehmet in the series “Silver”, Kivanc Tatlitug became a sought-after actor. The biography and personal life of the star began to arouse great interest among the public. Participation in the television project “Menekshe and Khalil” helped to consolidate the success of the “Turkish Brad Pitt”. He again got a key role. The hero of Kivanc is a guy in love, who is prevented by circumstances from reuniting with his chosen one.

A striking role was played by Tatlytug in the series “Forbidden Love”. His hero was a young man named Behlul. The guy was orphaned early, grew up in the house of a rich relative, and was accustomed to leading an idle lifestyle. He is only interested in entertainment; he does not want to study or work. Behlul's life turns upside down when his guardian marries a young beauty named Bekhter. The uncle's new wife also takes an interest in his young nephew.

In the series “Kuzey Güney” Kivanç embodied the image of a hero who has nothing in common with Behlul. He played a guy from a poor family who didn't even graduate from school and is notorious in his area. Kuzey's life changes when he takes responsibility for a crime committed by his brother. After leaving prison, the young man is forced to look for his place in the world around him. His already difficult relationship with his brother is aggravated by the fact that they are in love with the same girl.

Kivanc Tatlitug - Turkish "Brad Pitt"

Kivanç Tatlitug / Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ is one of the brightest rising stars of Turkish cinema. He combines a sea of ​​charm and charisma and wins more and more hearts of his fans and admirers of his talent. Due to his unusual European appearance, the actor is also called the “Turkish Brad Pitt.” He is very popular in his homeland and in the Arab world. According to the results of surveys in Turkish newspapers and magazines, he was often recognized as “The Sexiest Actor in Turkey.”

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Kıvanç was born in the famous ancient Mediterranean city of Adana in southern Turkey on October 27, 1983. He has four other brothers. The name Kivanc means “pride” in Turkish. According to the actor himself, his family has been in the baking business for about 100 years. He studied at Yenice Çağ Private High School (private higher school), where the future actor, thanks to his tall stature, was quite successful in basketball.

Due to his father's illness, Kıvanç moved with his family to Istanbul so that his father could receive proper treatment. In Istanbul, he joined the Fenerbahçe Ülker sports club to play professional basketball, but was forced to leave the sport due to a knee injury. Thanks to the moral support of his mother, he decided to pursue a modeling career in 2001. In this field, Kivanç expected success; in 2002 he won two prestigious modeling competitions: Best Model of Turkey and Best Model of the World. The victory allowed the young man to conquer the podiums of Milan and Paris.

At the same time, Kıvanç studied at Istanbul University at the Faculty of Communications and Design, and also attended acting courses at the State Theater. He took part in theatrical productions. His first film debut took place in the film Americans at the Black Sea , playing the role of a young hero named Muzaffer. After this debut, the young actor received numerous offers to participate in TV series. Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ accepts offers and acts in television series. In 2005, he starred in the TV series Gümüş together with actress Songül Öden , which ran for 2 years. The series successfully conquered the entire Arab world, and was also shown in Eastern European countries and was even purchased by Pakistan. It tells that after the supposed death of the protagonist’s girlfriend, his parents force him to marry a simple girl named Gyumush. Translated from Turkish, the name Gümüş means “silver” .

The appearance of Kivanç on the covers of fashion magazines is always accompanied by increased interest in his person, especially from women.

In 2007, the series Menekşe and Halil , where Kivanç , together with actress Sedef Avci , played a couple in love, forced to flee from family foundations in order to be together. But the heroine has already been married off, which means the revenge of her relatives and her barely named husband will be unabated. The film created a great stir among viewers from different countries.

In 2008, Kivanc Tatlitug starred in the series Forbidden Love / Ask-I Memnu with actress Beren Saat / Beren Saat , he played a young frivolous womanizer who unexpectedly fell in love with his uncle’s young wife. Kivanç was very worried when preparing for the role, since in Muslim society such situations are considered shameful and the actor thought that the audience would condemn him very much, but “Forbidden Love” was an unprecedented success and made the actor even more popular and loved by many.

Ezel followed in 2010 The last series to date with the participation of Kivanç Tatlıtuğ was Kuzey Güney , where he, together with another Turkish actor Bugra Gulsoy, played two brothers - Kuzey and Güney, who were so different from each other and therefore fell into the most different life circumstances. This drama series was also highly appreciated by viewers from different countries.

In 2009, Kıvanc was awarded the Golden Butterfly Award and named Best Actor.

Personal life

The actor’s personal life, despite his calm nature and even excessive modesty, is not without turbulence and scandals. For four years he dated Miss World 2002 and actress Azra Akın / Azra Akın

Only in 2009, the couple broke up due to the actor’s romantic relationship with actress Meltem Cumbul , who was 14 years older than him. But the relationship with Meltem lasted more than six months and the couple also broke up. Kıvanç then had a relationship with Idil Fırat, the daughter of millionaire Önder Fırat , but this union quickly fell apart.

In 2012, the actor returned to his ex-girlfriend, actress Meltem Kambul , and they are already thinking about consolidating their relationship with marriage.

A very bright and promising actor, his talent combined with his bright appearance is the biggest trump card in the world of the film industry. It was not without reason that the Hollywood director himself, James Cameron, in Kivanc .
Who knows what awaits this actor in the near future?! Success and interesting roles for him. Photo gallery of Kivanc Tatlitug (19 photos)

Romantic interests

Fans are also interested in whether the actor is married, where Kivanc Tatlitug and his wife met. The biography of the “Turkish Brad Pitt” indicates that his first serious passion was the actress and model Azra Akin. In 2002, this girl won the Miss World title. The romance lasted only four years, then the young people announced their separation, the reasons for which remained behind the scenes.

For much longer, the actor dated actress and TV presenter Meltem Kambul. The lovers were not embarrassed by the age difference of 14 years. The romance was stormy, the couple broke up and got back together. Rumors constantly appeared about an imminent wedding, but this never happened. Meltem and Kivanç made the decision to separate in 2013.

The actor also dated Idil Firat for some time. However, the daughter of a Turkish millionaire did not manage to keep Kivanç for long.

Love, family

In 2013, the actor began dating Başak Dizer, this follows from the biography of Kivanç Tatlitug. A photo of the star and his fiancee can be seen below. Basak is a make-up artist by profession; they met through working together on a TV series.

Kivanç decided to part with his bachelor status only in February 2016. The wedding ceremony took place in Paris. Only relatives and close friends received invitations. The actor’s mother was not at the wedding, which led to rumors that the woman did not approve of her son’s choice. However, Kivanç's mother denied this information.

For more than a year now, Basak Dizer has been the wife of Kivanc Tatlitug. The actor’s biography indicates that he does not have children yet. However, the “Turkish Brad Pitt” does not hide the fact that he dreams of a big family. It is possible that Basak and Kivanc will soon become parents.

In 2020, Kivanc Tatlitug unexpectedly got married

Kivanc Tatlitug said goodbye to his bachelor life on February 19, 2016 - he married the charming Bashar Dizer. This news became resonant, because no one could even guess about the upcoming wedding of the actor and stylist.

The couple met during the filming of the series “Forbidden Love”, in which Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ got the main role, and Bashar prepared costumes for him. During the filming process, they began a whirlwind romance, which quickly grew into a family. The wedding of Kivanç and Bashar took place in Paris.

After the celebration, the actor gave many interviews in which he talked about how in marriage he feels like an absolutely happy person, and also says that he and Bashar live a common life filled with exclusively positive emotions. Both Kıvanç and his wife understood perfectly well that the happiness of mutual love and complete understanding on which their relationship was built is not given to everyone, and this must be protected. The couple made big plans for the future and fulfilled common dreams, the lovers traveled a lot and enjoyed their life together, but, as it turned out, the happiness was short-lived, and the reason for this was the exposure of the actor in his excessive love for the money that the girl’s father had.

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