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Kenan ImirzaliogluTurkish actor, model
Date of Birth: 18.06.1974
Country:  Turkey |
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Early Life and Education
Kenan İmirzalıoğlu, born in the village of Üçem near Ankara, Turkey, was the youngest child of a farming family. His childhood was filled with nature and love from his older siblings, Dermiş and Yasmin. Kenan's exceptional beauty was recognized from a tender age.
He received his primary education in his hometown, but for secondary school, his family moved to Ankara when he was 12. Despite being a newcomer, Kenan quickly excelled academically, particularly in mathematics and the sciences. His height of 192 centimeters also led him to join the basketball team.
After graduating high school, İmirzalıoğlu pursued mathematics at Istanbul University. However, in his later years of study, he began modeling part-time, showcasing his handsome features. Inspired by his modeling experiences, he decided to explore acting.
Modeling and Acting Career
In the early 2000s, İmirzalıoğlu won two prestigious beauty contests: Best Model of Turkey and Best Model of the World. His victory caught the attention of Turkish filmmakers.
Despite an earlier role in the long-running soap opera "Deli Yürek," his breakthrough came with the melodrama "Deli Yürek: Bumerang Cehennemi." He followed this success with a series of roles in Turkish dramas, most notably the international hit "Ezel," a gripping tale of revenge and betrayal.
İmirzalıoğlu also starred in the crime thriller "Ejder Kapanı," portraying a serial killer targeting released convicts, and the historical drama "Uzun Hikaye," set in 1970s Turkey. He became a household name in Turkey and beyond.
Personal Life
Throughout his career, İmirzalıoğlu has been the subject of much public affection. He had a highly publicized relationship with actress Zeynep Beşerler, but it did not lead to marriage.
In 2016, İmirzalıoğlu married fellow actress and model Sinem Kobal. The couple is expecting their first child. İmirzalıoğlu values his privacy and rarely discusses his personal life, focusing instead on his faith and the love of his family and nature.
Current Projects
In 2017, İmirzalıoğlu starred in the crime comedy "Cingöz Recai," a remake of a classic Turkish film. He also took on the titular role in the historical series "Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi," portraying the legendary Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople. For this role, he underwent extensive training in horsemanship, sword-fighting, and archery.
Filmography
1999: Deli Yürek2001: Deli Yürek: Bumerang Cehennemi
2003: Alacakaranlık
2004: Savcının Karısı
2005: Acı Hayat
2007: Son Osmanlı: Yandım Ali
2007: Namus
2009-2011: Ezel
2010: Ejder Kapanı
2012: Uzun Hikaye
2012-2015: Karadayı
2017: Cingöz Recai
2018: Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi
