Month: August 2023

Special | Meet Hafsanur Sancaktutan: the Turkish actress who is conquering hearts worldwide

Post author By Danielly Sousa Fernandes
Post date August 30, 2023
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The Turkish actress who is rocking on Ya Çok Seversen is getting more and more popular and you need to know her!

Known for playing Yagmur Kara in Son Yaz, and most recently for bringing Leyla to life in Ya Çok Seversen, Hafsanur Sancaktutan has been conquering many hearts and drawing attention even more wherever she goes! Her talent, beauty, and charism couldn’t go unnoticed, right? That’s why Entretê prepared this special article about the actress, sorting out some details about her life and career. Take a look!

Personal life and love for art

Hafsanur Sancaktutan was born on March 20, 2000, in Istanbul, and came from a traditional family full of rules and praxis. “I have a world in which I can feel free and think by myself every day. My family is very sweet and raised me with a lot of love, I have a huge respect for my family”, said the actress in an interview.

She got interested in theater when she was still pretty young and got many prizes for the plays that she took a role in. She kept acting in roles for two years until she had a break to dedicate herself to karate and to graduate from Orhangazi Anatolian High School, according to an interview she gave to the InStyle Magazine, in 2019. Later she started her studies on acting.

Despite being very young, she has a large television history. Hafsanur is only 23 years old but is busy raising herself alone “I face reality and I surrender to this confront. I am having new perceptions. It’s a little painful but it’s good to explore. Truly knowing people, without masks, sometimes is a disappointment, but I realize that it feeds. It’s a great observation test, and it is good for my acting”, the actress told in a recent interview with L’Officiel.

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She was called for a role in the Servet series, in 2018, and right after that was invited to play a character called Fidan in the Gulperi series, a landmark of her career. She started drawing the attention of Turkish viewers in 2019, in the Ask Aglatir series, as the protagonist Ada Meryem, and in the world-famous Son Yaz, in which she played Yagmur Kara and got many awards as the best new actress and was acclaimed as Rising Star of the Year in Ayaklı Magazine in 2023. Before this, she participated of the series Playing with destiny and Darmaduman interpreting Sinem and Derim,respectively until the invitation arrives to playing Leyla on Ya Çok Seversen in 2023.

The rise to success in Son Yaz

Son Yas was a very famous Turkish series of 2021. Full of romance and drama, it was transmitted in Turkey by Fox TV and exported to many countries, and gave Hafsanur many awards including the already mentioned Rising Star of the Year in the Ayaklı Magazine, in 2021.

In the plot, the actress played Yağmur Kara, a Law student, very dedicated to her family and studies. Because of her mother’s death, Yağmur puts her youth aside and turns herself into the head of the family, taking care of her brother and father, taking responsibilities she couldn’t actually handle. She ends up falling in love with Kaan, but their relationship doesn’t take long.

Selim Kara (Ali Atay), Yağmur’s father, is an idealist prosecutor who receives a good offer from the head of the mafia, Selçuk Taşkın (Arif Pişkin): Selçuk accepts to witness against his own organization in exchange for the prosecutor Selim to protect his son Akgün Gökalp Taşkın (Alperen Duymaz).

Meanwhile, life tests Selim: his wife Canan (Funda Eryiğit), who lives with his children in Izmir, wants to file for divorce. Now, between work and family, the attorney must take Akgün, a young troublemaker, to his residence to live with his family. While Akgün wants to solve the conspiracy against Selim, his paths cross with Yağmur’s and this will cause everyone’s life to be changed.

The series had an agile plot and is full of twists and action, which made Hafsanur explore its dramatic aspect earning him great reviews and awards as the revelation actress of the year. The production had two seasons and was an audience success, a turning point in Hafsanur’s career. It’s worth watching!

The success in Ya Çok Seversen

In Ya Çok Seversen, Hafsanur plays Leyla, a stubborn and impetuous young woman who has never met her family and makes money by deceiving wealthy men with the promise of marriage.

In the plot, she and the character of Kerem Bursin, Ateş, who left his family home to study at a boarding school abroad, after the death of his mother, and returns to Istanbul forced to become the guardian of his late father’s three children, have their paths crossed when the false bride flees the groom in the elevator of a hotel, changing both lives after this meeting.

The series has been achieving satisfactory success around the world and the chemistry of Hafsanur and Kerem has delighted everyone! The production been directed for a while time by Ali Bilgin, known for his work on the highly praised Turkish series Yargi: Family Secrets (2021) and has a very talented and captivating supporting cast too.

With skilled actors and a lot of chemistry among the protagonists, Ya Çok Seversen shows that it has more and more potential to raise Hafsanur Sancaktutan as a worldwide star and winner of several awards, even being exported to several countries so far!

The production is a cute and light romantic comedy and worth watching! The propagation of the series on social networks is overwhelming, and has taken many interactions between the protagonists and had left viewers increasingly delighted, promising even more success!

Did you like to know a little more about the actress Hafsanur Sancaktutan? Tell us here and follow Entretetizei on social networks – Instagram , Twitter and Facebook – to stay tuned for all the news in the entertainment world.

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Ya Çok Seversen: 5 reasons behind the international success of the Turkish series

Post author By Gabriella Serrano
Post date August 28, 2023
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Starring Kerem Bürsin and Hafsanur Sancaktutan, the show has been sold to 20 countries

[Contains spoilers]

In July of this year, the Turkish series Ya Çok Seversen premiered on television. Written by Kübra Sülün (Afili Aşk), the plot tells the story of Ates (Kerem Bürsin) and Leyla (Hafsanur Sancaktutan). While Ateş has spent his life abroad on his own, Leyla is a young woman who is part of a gang that arranges fake marriages to deceive wealthy men.

Even in its first season, the series has sold to 20 countries. The production’s success can be attributed to many factors such as the dynamics of the main couple and the character development. Furthermore, Ya Çok Seversen has captured the audience’s attention since its debut due to its talented and charismatic cast, including names like Kerem Bürsin, Hafsanur Sancaktutan, Aziz Caner İnan and Hatice Aslan.

The fact is that the international audience has well received the Turkish series Ya Çok Seversen. With that in mind, we’ve selected 5 reasons that explain why the production has achieved success in other countries.

Engaging plot

In the plot, Ateş was sent to a boarding school when he was a child after the death of his mother. However, he is compelled to return to Istanbul when his father, Vahit Arcalı, passes away. In the will, Vahit stipulates that Ateş will be the legal guardian of Ilgaz (Lara Aslan), Aydos (Adin Külçe), and Berit (Arven Ece Yavuz), the three children he had with his second wife. Furthermore, the company is left under the responsibility of Ateş.

On the other hand, Leyla lives a completely different life. The Character is a cheater who is part of a gang that orchestrates fake marriages while nurturing the desire to find her own family. Along with Yakup (Nazmi Kırık), Barış (Durukan Çelikkaya), Meryem (Mine Kılıç) e Onur (Oğulcan Arman Uslu), they plan fake weddings with wealthy men and run away with their money shortly after the celebration.

Initially, Leyla and Ateş’ distinct universes coincidentally collide in a hotel Elevator when the young woman escapes from the family of the gang’s latest victim. Later, Ateş becomes the legal guardian of his half-siblings, leading to a mix-up that makes Leyla their nanny. Following this, a series of other events bring the two closer together.

The premise itself is already intriguing, but the way the story is being developed makes the series even more captivating. In addition to comics, the events that follow the characters’ encounters and reunions manage to arouse the viewer’s curiosity about Ateş’ evolving relationship with his half-siblings and also with Leyla.

Even as the romantic relationship between them is getting more intense in recent episodes, there’s a certain tension regarding their complicated pasts and Leyla’s lies. Therefore, the audience anxiously awaits the next events and movements of the protagonists – and the antagonists.

Romance with pinches of comedy

During the Turkish summer, it’s common for broadcasters to bet on romantic comedies. Kanal D was no exception to the genre. While opening space to discuss universal subjects such as family and love, Ya Çok Seversen also serves up a romance seasoned with touches of comedy to the public.

The romantic relationship between Ateş and Leyla is a central part of the plot and is being worked on engagingly throughout the episodes. Slowly, these two characters are unlocking new emotions within themselves and for each other. The narrative development of the couple’s story is enthralling, leaving the audience eager for the upcoming chapters, in addition to making fans root for them more and more.

Furthermore, İlter’s (Şerif Erol) connection with the children, Aydos’ daring and playful nature, and Berit’s sweetness bring the light-hearted charm that a Turkish series needs to entertain its audience.

Family drama

Despite bringing romance and comedy, the Turkish series is primarily a family drama that portrays the different experiences of the characters: Ateş has broken ties with the family, Leyla is in search of her parents, and the Ilgaz siblings, Aydos and Berit, became orphans at a very young age. In the end, each of their storylines revolves around the same goal, which is the creation of stable and genuine bonds among the five of them.

Ya Çok Seversen goes beyond romance and worries about the characters’ development and overcoming their past traumas, showing the ups and downs that intersect this journey. Ultimately, it becomes clear that the plot revolves around a shared purpose: the establishment of stable and genuine connections among them.

Well-developed characters

A well-developed character plays an essential role in the narrative’s overall development and fosters a sense of empathy between the characters and the audience. Ya Çok Seversen does it very well. The story presents multi-faceted main characters, each with background stories rich in realistic personal experiences. As the narrative unfolds, their motivations and attitudes come to the forefront with each new episode.

For example, Leyla has a solid motivation to join a gang comprised of hustlers who create fake weddings, while Ateş has good reasons to make some of his choices. Their reasons are far from frivolous, and they influence not only the characters’ personalities but also cause substantial shifts within the storyline.

The remaining characters earn increased space and attention in the story. The plot subtly shows how the siblings Ilgaz, Aydos and Berit, were affected by the death of their parents and the lack of care by their closest relatives. During this process, the trio faces more changes, like when Ateş returns home.

More than just revealing the characters’ individuality, Ya Çok Seversen also presents the complexity of their relationships. Now, the audience has been following the birth of a beautiful and sincere relationship between them. Step by step, the newly formed family of five begins to forge strong bonds, confronting their fears together and sharing fun and meaningful moments.

The chemistry and friendship between Kerem Bürsin and Hafsanur Sancaktutan

The chemistry between Kerem Bürsin and Hafsanur Sancaktutan in the scenes is a great asset to the production, contributing to the development of a romantic and compelling narrative. The dynamic and harmony between the two is the essence of the series, resulting in impeccable quality for the romantic scenes involving the characters Ateş and Leyla.

Behind the scenes, they have built a partnership based on mutual respect and care. This relationship has earned admirers who continue to fall in love with the bond between the two more and more each day. On social media, the backstage crew has frequently shared videos of playful activities featuring the duo.

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The relationship between the cast and the fans

Behind the scenes, the cast shines even more. Their charisma and respect for the home viewers contribute to the series’ international acclaim. Frequently, Kerem Bürsin and Hafsanur Sancaktutan interact with fans on social media and in face-to-face meetings.

This August, a group of Brazilian fans made a visit to the set of the Turkish TV series and were warmly welcomed by Kerem Bürsin and Hafsanur Sancaktutan themselves. The actors surprised the fans, especially those from Brazil, with some super cute videos.

🇹🇷 ESTAMOS APAIXONADAS! Algumas fãs brasileiras encontraram #KeremBürsin e #HafsanurSancaktutan hoje e registraram um momento super fofo do ator falando que ama o Brasil.pic.twitter.com/0M0UI9qZgo

— Entretê 🧡 (@Entretetizei_) August 12, 2023

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Interviews

Interview | Turkish actress Şebnem Hassanisoughi tells us all about her career

Post author By Anna Mellado
Post date August 25, 2023
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Şebnem Hassanisoughi recently joined the cast of Aktris, a Turkish series starring Pinar Deniz, and is set to star in the dizi Yabani

Born in Istanbul, actress Şebnem Hassanisoughi is a talent on the rise in Türkiye. Her story in acting started when she was very young, studying theater, when she finally decided that was the path for her future. “In a very short time I knew that this was what I wanted to do, that I wanted to study theater”, she says. Now, we can all watch Şebnem on Turkish series that are adored by fans all over the world – especially in Brazil.

Şebnem has been on many projects, like the TV series Vatanım Sensin (2016), broadcasted on Kanal D, with the character of Eftelya. She also played Aylin, the sister of Nevra (Cansu Dere), in the TV series Personality (2018) and appeared in the digital platform series Hot Head and Actress. Recently, she joined the cast of Aktris, a Turkish dizi that airs on Disney Plus and is available worldwide.

Sebnem Hassanisoughi – wearing pink – with the cast of Aktris | Disclosure: IMDb/Disney+

In Aktris, Şebnem plays Günes, a police officer who investigates a crime involving the main character, Yasemin Derin (Pinar Deniz), a famous, award-winning actress by day who becomes a serial killer by night.

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Sebnem Hassanisoughi and Pinar Deniz in a scene from Aktris | Credits: Disclosure | Birsen Altuntas

The cast also features Uraz Kaygılaroğlu (Üç Kuruş), Tolga Tekin (Kelebekler), Serhat Kılıç (Maraşlı), among other stars. Now, she is in the cast of Yabani, a series that talks about the struggle of a child who was kidnapped from an entrenched family and fell into the streets, and his challenge to recreate himself. “It’s a story that surprises a lot and you want to guess what’s going to happen next. The line of my character is very similar. It’s a role I think I’ll have a lot of fun playing”, tells the actress.

Yabani, directed M. Çağatay Tosun and written by Hilal Yıldız, will air on FOX soon | Credits: Disclosure | @foxturkiye

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In an interview for Entretetizei, Şebnem Hassanisoughi speaks what she knows about Brazil: “I listen to Brazilian music almost every day. I love Bossa Nova, old Brazilian singers, I even know the lyrics to some of them by heart and sing along”. She also talks about her career, experiences and leaves a charming message for the international audience that follows and admires Turkish productions.

Check it out below:

– To start the interview, can you tell us about your career? When did you decide you wanted to be an actress and how were your first experiences?

In my childhood, I was in contact with different areas of art. I painted, I wrote. While reading, I came across theater texts and began to read them aloud to myself. When I was 14, I enrolled in a theater course. I was lucky to meet good people in the industry. In a very short time I knew that this was what I wanted to do, that I wanted to study theater. At the age of 17, I was accepted to the theater department of the conservatory. Theater came first, then cinema and TV series.

– Which of your characters marked you the most and why?

It’s really hard to say, but when I read the question I thought of Efthalia from the series Wounded Love and Sevda from the first film I acted in, What Remains. Efthalia was a lonely woman who spoke and sang with a Greek accent and lived at the turn of the century. The set, the costume and the conditions of the time make her very special. Sevda, on the other hand, is in a very different place, because it was the first time that I did an intensive individual work in which I discovered my own way of working.

– What are the main differences between working for TV projects and working for streaming projects?

I think the main difference is the duration of the work and knowing the continuation or the end of the story. With digital projects you work in a shorter time frame, with more compact stories, with characters you know how they’ll start and end. TV projects are much longer, it’s like a long journey where the route can change a bit along the way.

– In Aktris, you shared the screen with the talented actors Pınar Deniz and Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, very popular in Brazil. How did you feel working with them? How were the days on set?

It was very pleasant and comfortable to work with all my friends in the Aktris team. Pınar and I worked together years ago, so it was nice to have a reunion with her. Uraz is someone I felt like I had known for a long time. I am happy for the time I shared with him.

Sebnem Hassanisoughi and Pinar Deniz in Aktris | Credits: Disclosure: teknokroki.com

– How was the preparation to play Günes and what lessons do you take away from this experience, being a series that deviates from Turkish screenplay standards and risks tackling more controversial themes?

Before we went on set, the small cast and our director got together and worked for a while. We rehearsed, we had long conversations, we spent time together. To answer your question, Güneş is already someone who is looking for the controversial areas in the story.

– Sicak Kafa is a drama series set in a dystopian world hit by an epidemic spread through speech/verbal communication. How was your preparation to play Canan? How was the experience of working on a production with such a different plot?

We shot Hot Skull during the pandemic, when we were nervous about being on set. It was an interesting experience. We lived with our masks, but when it came to shooting, the masks came off and the headphones came on. Because the virus in this story, written long before the pandemic, was transmitted by auditory means, through people who had contracted the disease. This strange coincidence helped us a lot, but it was also very challenging.

– What can we expect from your character in Yabani? What can you tell us about the dizi?

I read the scripts very quickly, very curious about what happens next. It’s a story that surprises a lot and you want to guess what’s going to happen next. The line of my character is very similar. It’s a role I think I’ll have a lot of fun playing.

– What kind of character would you like to play in the future?

I would love to meet a character I can’t even imagine at the moment. But most of all I would like to work with a good script and a good director, with teams in different parts of the world.

– Aktris, Sicak Kafa, and Andropoz are series in which you had a role and that were shown in different parts of the world, including Latin America. How do you feel when you see that there are people from other nationalities who are interested in Turkish productions and want to know more about Turkish culture?

I’ve never believed in borders. It’s very exciting that stories, feelings, ideas are common to all of us.

– In the last ten years, we have seen a huge growth in the popularity of Turkish TV series and movies around the world. Why do you think Turkish productions are becoming so popular? What do you think catches viewers’ attention the most?

Yes, there is a great and wonderful interest. I wonder why, to be honest, but it’s very pleasing.

– Brazil is at the top of countries that most consume Turkish productions. What do you know about Brazil? Would you like to visit our country one day?

You might be surprised to know that I listen to Brazilian music almost every day. I love Bossa Nova, old Brazilian singers, I even know the lyrics to some of them by heart and sing along. Probably with a very bad accent, but okay. Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Egberto Gismonti, Hermeto Pescoal… I love them. I have a very close friend from Brazil. We have been wanting to visit her grandmother’s city together for years. Maybe this year we can do it. I also really want to be in Rio for the carnival season.

– Where do you see yourself after five years?

My wish for all time is to be here and now. I hope to be happy.

– Finally, what can we expect for the future? And what message would you like to leave for the Brazilian public?

I know all my Brazilian friends have one thing in common: they are warm, cheerful and fresh. This is very familiar and close to me, I guess because I come from the Mediterranean. Thank you for your perseverance, your joy, your dancing, your music, for inspiring the world.

So, what did you think of the interview with Şebnem Hassanisoughi? Tell us here in the comments or in Entretetizei’s social media (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter).

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