Biography
Who is Neslihan Atagül?
Early life and education
Neslihan Atagül was born in Istanbul on August 20, 1992. Her father worked as a driver, and her mother was a housewife with Belarusian ancestry. She grew up in Turkey and later pursued higher education in theater at Yeditepe University.
Acting debut and early career
In 2006, she started her acting career with the movie İlk Aşk. Her performance earned her the Promising Young Actress prize. During that same period, she appeared in the series Yaprak Dökümü. She continued working in television with roles in projects like Canım Babam, Kalbim Seni Seçti, and Hayat Devam Ediyor.
Her film work grew in 2012 when she starred in the movie Araf. This performance brought her significant recognition, including the Best Actress award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Major television roles
Neslihan Atagül reached a wider audience in 2013 with the romance series Fatih Harbiye. She played the character Neriman Solmaz for two seasons until 2014. The show aired on Fox and Show TV, featuring her alongside Kadir Doğulu. She returned to television screens in 2015 for the series Kara Sevda, portraying Nihan Sezin. This melodrama became a big international success, eventually airing in over 110 countries and winning an International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela in 2017.
In 2018, she joined the streaming series Dip. A year later, she began her role as Nare in Sefirin Kızı. The production ran on Star TV for two seasons, totaling 52 episodes. She eventually left the project due to health complications related to leaky gut syndrome. For her work on this show, she received the Best Actress award at the Izmir Artemis International Film Festival.
Family and personal life
Neslihan Atagül began a relationship with her Fatih Harbiye co-star, Kadir Doğulu, in October 2013. They became engaged in November 2015 and married in July 2016. In 2025, the couple welcomed their first son. She stands 169 centimeters tall and remains active in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Birthday and age
Neslihan Atagül was born on August 20, 1992, which makes Neslihan 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Neslihan shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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