Kerem Bürsin
Born (1987-06-04) 4 June 1987
Istanbul, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Alma materEmerson College (Marketing Communications)
OccupationActor
Years active2006−present

Kerem Bürsin (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish actor, known for his work predominantly in films, television and streaming series. After graduating from Emerson College in Marketing Communications Department, Bürsin began his acting career. He gained fame with the role in the TV shows Güneşi Beklerken (2013−2014) and Şeref Meselesi (2014−2015). Bürsin received attention after playing Ali Smith in romance action series Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek (2017) for which he won Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor respectively.

He is best known for starring in the romantic comedy drama series Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–2021) for which he received critical acclaim and won several accolades including Turkey Youth Awards for Best Actor.[1][2]

Early life and family

Bürsin has lived in numerous countries including Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and the US.[3][4] In 1999, at the age of 12 he moved with his family to the United States.[5] He graduated from Emerson College's marketing communications department, and took acting lessons while he was in university.[3][6] He was chosen as the best theater actor at a competition in high school in the US. Before he became an actor, he used to work as a driver.

Career

Bürsin had previously appeared in American TV movies including Sharktopus in 2010. On 9 September 2013, he appeared on Line's commercial for social messaging application.[7] Bürsin became known with his role as "Kerem Sayer" on Kanal D's Güneşi Beklerken and portrayed the deformed twin of the character named "Güneş Sayer" on the final episode of the series, alongside Hande Doğandemir[8] In Çağan Irmak's movie Unutursam Fısılda played the role of a musician named Erhan.[9] Bürsin follows both Hollywood-Turkish productions and prefers to use both English and Turkish languages in acting.[10][5] He has also won the Seoul International Best Actor award.[11]

Bürsin was cast in a leading role of "Serkan Bolat" in Sen Çal Kapımı ("You Knock on My Door")[12] with Hande Erçel The series is produced by MF Yapım, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, Ender Mıhlar, Altan Dönmez and its script is written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu. It premiered on FOX on 8 July 2020 receiving positive reviews as well as high ratings.[13]

Personal life

Bursin was in a 4 year relationship with his colleague Serenay Sarikaya. They met on the set of Mavi's commercial in 2015 and their relationship lasted until 2019

Bürsin was in a relationship with his co-star and actress Hande Erçel. The couple met on the set of Sen Çal Kapımı in 2020 and split up in 2022.[14][15]

Other work and public image

In addition to acting, Bürsin has appeared as brand ambassador for the Swiss watch Hublot. He is a prominent celebrity endorser for products and brands including BMW, clothing brand H&M, coffee brand Nescafe, and sports brands Nike and Under Armour. Bürsin has appeared on the cover of several magazines including Vogue Türkiye, Elle Türkiye, GQ Türkiye and Hello! Türkiye.

Bürsin was the spokesperson for the HeForShe movement, which advocates for women's rights. He became the first national spokesperson in Turkey. The announcement was made at a launching event in Istanbul gathering press and young HeForShe activists and partners. The solidarity movement initiated by the United Nations Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Unit in 2014 to promote gender equality.[16]

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Thursday Grauss
2007 Strawberry Melancholy Travis Independent film
2010 Wendigo Andy
Sharktopus Andy Flynn TV movies
2013 Palace of the Damned Adam
2014 Unutursam Fısılda Erhan Leading role
2018 İyi Oyun Ferhat
2018 Can Feda Onur Keskin Leading role
2020 Eflatun Oflaz Leading role
2022 A todo tren 2 : Ahora son ellas Kerem Guest
Web
Year Title Role Notes Platform
2018 Yaşayamayanlar Dmitry Leading role Blu TV, Netflix[17]
2020–2021 Aynen Aynen Deniz Leading role Blu TV
Television
Year Title Role Notes Channel
2013 Güneşi Beklerken Kerem Sayer/Güneş Sayer Leading role Kanal D
2014 Ulan İstanbul Yiğit Kılıç Guest
2014−2015 Şeref Meselesi Leading role Kanal D
2017 Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek Ali Smith Leading role ATV
2018−2019 Muhteșem İkili Mustafa Kerim Can Leading role Kanal D
2020−2021 Sen Çal Kapımı Serkan Bolat Leading role FOX
2023 Ya Çok Seversen Ateş Arcalı Leading role Kanal D

Short films

Short films
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Rozar Man Macalester
2007 The Architect Craig Belmont
2008 Killian Lennox

Theater

Theater
Year Title Role Notes
Harold's Fall
Mariner
The Music Man
Fiddler on The Roof
All out

As producer

  • Kiss of Death (2010)
  • Kelebekler (2018)
  • Yaşamayanlar (2018)
  • Iyi Oyun (2018)
  • Seçim (2022)

Programs

  • Büyük Risk (2014)

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2014 GQ Turkey Men of the Year Awards Rising Star Man of the Year — Won
2022 Turkey Youth Awards Best TV Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2017 Best TV Actor Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek Nominated
2016 Best Advertisement Movie with: (Serenay Sarikaya) Mavi Won
2016 Best TV Actor Şeref Meselesi Nominated
2022 Paris Art and Movie Awards Best International Short Film Seçim Nominated
2022 Tirana International Film Festival Short Film Competition Seçim Nominated
2017 Seoul International Drama Awards Best Actor Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek Won
2022 PRODU Awards Best Actor in Foreign Series Sen Çal Kapımı Won [18]
2021 Best Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Nominated
2021 Golden Butterfly Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Aynen Aynen Nominated [19]
2021 Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2021 Best TV Couple with: (Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won [20]
2021 Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards Best TV Series Couple with: (Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2021 Best Actor (Romantic Comedy TV Series) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2021 Güzel Awards Best Couple (with Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2021 10th KTÜ Media Awards Most Admired TV Series Couple (with Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2020 Yıldız Technical University Most Admired Male Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Won [21]
2022 Nubia Magazine Most Handsome Turkish Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Won [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Kerem Bürsin: Ben tam aşk adamıydım". Milliyet (in Turkish). 27 January 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Hande Erçel çekti, Kerem Bürsin paylaştı". Sabah (in Turkish). Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 "HUNKS OF HORROR: SHARKTOPUS (2010): Interview With Kerem Bürsin". Archived from the original on 5 May 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Kerem Bürsin, Nasıl Kızlardan Hoşlandığı Açıkladı!". Archived from the original on 4 October 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. 1 2 "'Artık gençler dünyayı değiştiriyor'". www.radikal.com.tr.
  6. ↑ "Kerem Bürsin:"En Büyük Hayalim Hollywood'daki Türk Oyuncu Olmak"". Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Güneşi Beklerken Oyuncuları Beyaz Show'a Konuk Oldu". Archived from the original on 8 October 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "kerem-bursin-en-iyi-erkek-oyuncu-teknoloji". Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Yepyeni Kerem Bürsin". www.gazetevatan.com.
  10. ↑ "Kerem Bürsin'in başarısız Hollywood filmi". Ensonhaber.
  11. ↑ ozanbosun (8 September 2017). "Kerem Bursin Güney Kore'de 'En iyi aktör' ödülünü aldı! – Sözcü Gazetesi".
  12. ↑ "Kerem Bursin: A Brave and Romantic Star Celebrities". DoYouKnowTurkey.com. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  13. ↑ "FOX | Dizi İzle - Sen Çal Kapımı". www.fox.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  14. ↑ "Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin defends ex Hande Erçel on social media". Emirateswoman. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  15. ↑ "Bürsen is over Erçel, ends all ties". Albawaba.
  16. ↑ "Famous Actor Kerem Bürsin became the first National HeForShe Advocate for Turkey". unwomen. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  17. ↑ Yasamayanlar (Drama, Fantasy), Braveborn, Bubi Film, Istanbul 74, 8 March 2019, retrieved 26 December 2021
  18. ↑ "Great success of Kerem Bürsin and Alina Boz at Produ Awards – The Turkish series Maraşlı and Sen Çal Kapımı between the winners". bitypix. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  19. ↑ "The Best Series Couple Award at the Golden Butterfly Awards This Year Brought Social Media to the Past!". Turkishworld. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  20. ↑ beezer.com/turkeyeng/47th-pantene-golden-butterfly-awards-find-their-owners/ "47th Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards find their owners". Newbeezer. Retrieved 5 December 2021. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  21. ↑ "Kerem Bursin insulted after being awarded as The Most Admired Male Actor of 2020 for Sen Cal Kapimi". Bitypix. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  22. ↑ "Kerem Bursin Voted The Most Handsome Turkish Actor 2022 See: Top 10 Finalists". Nubiapage. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
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