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Kaan UrganciogluActor
Date of Birth: 08.05.1981
Country:  Turkey |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Breakthrough Roles
- Film and Television Career
- Personal Life
- "Black Love" and Beyond
- Filmography
Early Life and Education
Kaan Urgancıoğlu, a renowned Turkish actor and model, was born on May 8, 1981, in Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city. Hailing from an affluent family, he attended a private high school in Izmir before his parents relocated to the United States. Urgancıoğlu completed his college education in America and returned to his home country at the age of 19.
Upon returning to Turkey, he enrolled at Marmara University in Istanbul, where he studied alongside pursuing modeling. His tall stature (182 cm) and striking good looks landed him photo shoots for various men's magazines, including All and InStyle.
Breakthrough Roles
Urgancıoğlu's entry into the entertainment industry came when he was noticed by producer Abdullah Oguz and offered a lead role in the film "Karaoglan." To enhance his acting skills, he returned to New York and enrolled at the renowned Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre.
Film and Television Career
Urgancıoğlu's cinematic debut came in 2006 with a minor role in the comedy "First Love." He subsequently starred in a wide range of Turkish television series, including the drama "Separation," the horror anthology "Strange Stories," and the comedy "Dr. Dudu's Gags."
In 2010, he appeared in the family drama "Between Two Subsequent," which also featured a notable performance by Urgancıoğlu. His breakthrough role came in the 2013 TV series "L.O.V.E.," in which he portrayed Jan Vural, a man hiding from the mafia. The drama co-starred Hazal Kaya, Osman Akça, Erkan Can, and Güneş Emir.
In 2014, he starred in the crime thriller "Antidote," directed by Alper Kaglar. Throughout his career, Urgancıoğlu has accumulated over 30 film and television credits.
Personal Life
Urgancıoğlu has had a colorful personal life marked by various romantic relationships. He was in a long-term relationship with Derin Mermerci, a member of Istanbul's high society. However, in 2013, he became single.
Eventually, he met photographer Zeynep Oyamak and began dating her. In 2016, the couple announced their engagement and introduced each other to their respective families. Their wedding ceremony is scheduled for the summer of 2017.
"Black Love" and Beyond
In 2015, Urgancıoğlu was cast in the popular multi-part drama "Black Love," directed by Hilal Saral and Ekin Pandir. The series follows the tragic love story of Nihan, an artist, and Emir, a wealthy and obsessed man who blackmails her into marrying him.
Urgancıoğlu's portrayal of Emir has earned him immense praise and recognition, elevating him to one of the most sought-after actors in the entertainment industry. Co-starring alongside Burak Özçivit, Neslihan Atagül, and Melisa Aslı Pamuk, "Black Love" has enjoyed considerable success in both Turkey and international markets.
Filmography
Karaoglan (2002)Campus (2003)
Oh to Be a Cop (2006)
First Love (2006)
Separation (2009)
Dr. Dudu's Gags (2010)
Between Two Subsequent (2010)
Strange Stories (2012)
L.O.V.E. (2013)
Antidote (2014)
Black Love (2015)
Distant Search (2015)
