Who is Mehmet Günsür? A Look at His Life and Career

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Mehmet Günsür was born on May 8, 1975, in Istanbul, Turkey. His journey into the entertainment industry began at a young age, but his major breakthrough came in 1997 with the film Hamam (The Turkish Bath). This role put him in the spotlight and established him as a rising star in Turkish cinema.

Despite his early success in acting, Günsür pursued an academic career and graduated from Boğaziçi University’s Faculty of Business Administration. However, his passion for acting remained strong, and he continued to take on various roles in both Turkish and international productions.

Born into an intellectual and artistic family, Günsür was raised in an environment that encouraged creativity. His mother, Sibel Günsür, was a teacher, while his father, Orhan Günsür, was an industrial engineer. With his family's support, he developed an interest in the arts from an early age.

Personal Life: Who is Mehmet Günsür’s Wife?

Mehmet Günsür is married to Katerina Mongio, an Italian director. The couple has three children and currently resides in Italy, where they lead a private yet fulfilling family life.

Beyond acting, Günsür is passionate about music and photography, often exploring these interests in his projects. He is also known for his environmental awareness and advocacy, supporting initiatives focused on sustainability and nature conservation.

Mehmet Günsür’s Notable Films and TV Shows

Over the years, Mehmet Günsür has built a diverse filmography, spanning Turkish and international productions. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to take on historical, dramatic, and action-packed roles, making him one of the most sought-after actors in the industry.

Movies

• 1997 – Hamam (The Turkish Bath)

• 2001 – Gli amici di Gesù – Tommaso

• 2001 – Gli amici di Gesù – Giuda

• 2002 – İtalyan

• 2003 – Il papa buono

• 2003 – O Şimdi Asker

• 2003 – Stregeria

• 2004 – Hayal Kurma Oyunları

• 2004 – Non ci sarebbe niente da fare!

• 2005 – Anlat İstanbul

• 2007 – Fall Down Dead

• 2008 – Se chiudi gli occhi

• 2010 – Ses

• 2010 – Matrimoni e altri disastri

• 2011 – Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever (Love Likes Coincidences)

• 2011 – Master Plan

• 2014 – Unutursam Fısılda (Whisper If I Forget)

• 2017 – İstanbul Kırmızısı (Red Istanbul)

• 2017 – Martıların Efendisi (The Lord of the Seagulls)

• 2020 – Figli

• 2023 – Atatürk
  
  

Television

• 1989 – Geçmiş Bahar Mimozaları

• 1999 – Sır Dosyası

• 2001 – Don Matteo

• 2003 – Pilli Bebek

• 2004 – Kasırga İnsanları

• 2005-2006 – Beyaz Gelincik

• 2007-2008 – Bıçak Sırtı

• 2011 – Saïgon, l'été de nos 20 ans

• 2012-2014 – Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century)

• 2021 – La Compagnia del Cigno

• 2022 – Lea – Un nuovo giorno

• 2022 – Devils
  
  

Digital Platform Projects

• 2017-2018 – Fi

• 2018 – Kanaga

• 2019-2021 – Atiye (The Gift) (Netflix)

• 2023 – Arayış (The Quest)

• 2024 – Kül (Ashes) (Netflix)