Bergüzar Korel
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Bergüzar Korel | |
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| Born | Bergüzar Gökçe Korel August 27, 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Spouse | Halit Ergenç (2009-present) |
| Children | Ali Ergenç (February 2010-) |
Bergüzar Gökçe Korel Ergenç (Turkish pronunciation: [beɾɟyˈzaːɾ koˈrel]) (born 27 August 1982) is a Turkish actress.
Biography
She spent her childhood in the town of Ulus, located near Beşiktaş, İstanbul. She had played professionally volleyball and she studied theatre in university. She attended Yildiz College and studied at Mimar Sinan University, National Conservatoire, Theatre Department. Korel made her debut as Leyla in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (Valley of the Wolves: Iraq). She came to wide attention after starring as Şehrazat Evliyaoğlu in Binbir Gece. She co-stared again with her husband in his hugely popular show "Muhtesem Yuzyil" as guest role of Monica Teresse for one episode (Episode 24). In 2015, she stars as Feride Şadoğlu alongside Kenan İmirzalıoğlu in the series Karadayı.
Personal life
Both of her parents Tanju Korel (d. 2005) and Hülya Darcan are also actors. She has an older sister, Zeynep, who lived for several years in the USA. In 2009 Korel married fellow actor Halit Ergenç, who was her partner in Binbir Gece. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Ali, in February 2010.
Berguzar is also involved with many charities and social awareness campaigns, including animal rights and community projects such as teaching street theatre.
She plays: Volleyball, does ice skating and wind surfing, and has been trained in dance and piano.
Bergüzar Korel Honorary/Memorial Forest
Bergüzar Korel Memorial Forest. This forest was founded by those who love Berguzar Korel on 27.8.2015. Berguzar was very much touched and did not know what to say.It is new Berguzar Korel's Memorial forest! They kept this project a secret until now. 2000 young plants were planted out to create a big green forest for future generations from Berguzar.
Berguzar's fan's club presented it to Berguzar on her 33rd birthday with this young forest :
"This is the present we kept a secret. 2000 young plants to immortalize Berguzar's name. Let these plants tell you about our love. We want Berguzar's name remembered from generation to generation. We want these plants to be for Ali's children. It will be a good memory from us. We're saying and will always say that we love you. In the future, when people will be walking here, they'll say "Such a beautiful person existed who was loved so much!" We hope you will like our present and smile! We'll always say we love you very much! Happy birthday and all the best! And we all are a big family!"
Bergüzar Korel Library
Bergüzar Korel Library/academy was founded by her fans, where poor children are taught free off cost & are provided with books.
Brand Ambassador
Berguzar Korel has been brand ambassador of Pantene Turkey.
- 2015 - Pantene
- 2014 - Pantene
- 2013 - Pantene
- 2011 - Penti
- 2010 - Konzum
- 2007 - Pantene
- 2003 - Ülker Golf
Remarks
1. Oscar winner Hollywood star Russell Crowe said that he is a fan of Berguzar. She can do great things in Hollywood, he added.
2. Sultana of Turkish film & drama industry Turkan Soray said, Berguzar Korel is my successor.
3. In an Arab TV Survey, Bugra Gulsoy & Alica Yocesoy preferred Berguzar Korel. There is no comparison to Berguzar, Yocesoy added.
Presenter/Host
- 2009 - Bergüzarla Çocuktan Al Haberi
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Şen Olasın Ürgüp | ||
| 2006 | Valley of the Wolves - Iraq | Leyla | |
| 2009 | Love never says I am Coming | Gozde |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kırık Hayatlar | ||
| 2001 | Cemalım | Suna | |
| 2005 | Zeytin Dalı | Iklim | |
| 2006 | Emrah Adak | ||
| 2006–2009 | 1001 Nights | Şehrazat Evliyaoğlu | Leading role |
| 2010–2011 | Endless Song | Feraye | Leading role |
| 2011 | Magnificent Century | Signora Monica Teresa Gritti | Special guest appearance |
| 2012–2015 | Karadayı | Feride Şadoğlu | Leading role |
Awards
She has won 2 Golden Butterfly Awards. She won a bunch of Awards for her leading role in Karadayi Series. She also won Best Actress regards in an Arab TV Survey.
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Notes |
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| 2006 | Altin Kelebek (Golden Butterfly Awards) | Best Actress | won for Binbir Gece |
| 2007 | RTGD - (Radio Television Press Association) | TV Star award | |
| 2008 | Zodiac Schools | Most Successful Actress | |
| 2010 | Lion Max | Best Children's Program | Best anchor award |
| 2012 | Turkey Radio Awards | Best Actress | won for Karadayı |
| RTGD - (Radio Television Press Association) | Actress of the Year | ||
| Ayakli Gazette Newspaper Awards | Best Drama Actress | ||
| YBTB | Actress of the Year | ||
| 2013 | Altin Kelebek (Golden Butterfly Awards) | The Best Actress | won for Karadayı |
| Ayakli Gazette Newspaper Awards | |||
| Radio Television Media Oscars | |||
| Golden Lion Awards | |||
| Altin (Golden) Objektif Awards | |||
| Quality Awards | |||
| Engelsiz Yasam Vakfi Awards | |||
| Yerel Ve Bolgessel | |||
| 2014 | Yildiz Teknik University Awards | ||
| Quality Magazine Awards | |||
| Ayakli Gazette Newspaper Awards | |||
| Halic University Awards | |||
| 2015 | Bilkent Television Awards | ||
| Altin (Golden) Objektif Awards |
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