The Life and Career of Fahriye Evcen

Early Life and Background

Fahriye Evcen, a renowned Turkish actress, was born on June 4, 1986, in Solingen, Germany. She comes from a family of Turkish descent, originally migrating from Samsun to Germany. She has three elder sisters: Neşe, Ayşen, and Demet. As a child, Evcen witnessed the tragic arson attack by Neo-Nazis in Solingen, which targeted Turkish families. This traumatic event had a profound impact on her childhood.

After completing her primary and secondary education, Evcen enrolled at Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf, where she studied sociology. However, her academic journey took an unexpected turn when she visited Turkey for a holiday. During this visit, she attended a TV show hosted by Oya Aydoğan as a member of the audience, where she was discovered by TV producers. Soon after, she received an offer to act in a TV series, prompting her to put her studies on hold and move to Turkey with her mother to pursue an acting career.

Early Career and Breakthrough

Evcen made her acting debut in 2005 with the TV series Asla Unutma. Her performance caught the attention of producers, and within a year, she landed a role in Hasret (2006). However, it was the popular TV drama Yaprak Dökümü (2006-2010) that propelled her to stardom. Portraying the character Necla, Evcen became a household name in Turkey, and her performance was widely appreciated.

Her big-screen debut came with Cennet (2008), in which she played the lead role. She then starred in Aşk Tutulması (2008), Sinyorina Enrica (2011), and Takiye: Allah Yolunda (2010). Additionally, she lent her voice to the Turkish dub of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

Continued Success and Prominent Roles

In 2011, Evcen starred as Zeynep Karaman in the TV series Yalancı Bahar. The following year, she appeared in Evim Sensin (2012), a romantic drama directed by and co-starring Özcan Deniz. She continued her television career with Veda (2012) and Çalıkuşu (2013), where she played the iconic character Feride. Though Çalıkuşu was short-lived, it remains a fan favorite. In 2014, she joined the cast of Kurt Seyit ve Şura for its second season.

Evcen expanded her filmography with Aşk Sana Benzer (2015), where she played the lead role of Deniz. That same year, she took on the role of Dilruba Sultan in Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem.

Academic Pursuits and Multilingual Skills

Despite taking a five-year hiatus from university, Evcen was determined to complete her education. She enrolled in Boğaziçi University’s History Department, successfully earning her degree. Fluent in German, English, and Spanish, Evcen's linguistic skills add to her versatility as an actress.

Personal Life

On June 29, 2017, Fahriye Evcen married fellow actor and model Burak Özçivit in a lavish ceremony at Istanbul's Sait Halim Pasha Mansion. The couple is admired for their strong bond and has a significant fan following both in Turkey and internationally.

Filmography

Television

• Asla Unutma (2005)

• Hasret (2006) as Songül

• Yaprak Dökümü (2006-2010) as Necla

• Yalancı Bahar (2011) as Zeynep

• Veda (2012) as Mehpare

• Çalıkuşu (2013-2014) as Feride

• Kurt Seyit ve Şura (2014) as Mürvet

• Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem (2015) as Dilruba Sultan
  
  

Films

• Cennet (2008)

• Aşk Tutulması (2008) as Pınar

• Takiye: Allah Yolunda (2010)

• Sinyora Enrica ile İtalyan Olmak (2011)

• Evim Sensin (2012) as Leyla

• Aşk Sana Benzer (2015) as Deniz

Fahriye Evcen's journey from Germany to becoming one of Turkey's most beloved actresses is a testament to her talent and dedication. With her impressive filmography and academic achievements, she continues to be a role model in the entertainment industry.