Kerem Bürsin (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish actor, known for his work predominantly in films, television and streaming series. After graduating from Emerson College in Marketing Communications Department, Bürsin began his acting career. He gained fame with the role in the TV shows Güneşi Beklerken (2013−2014) and Şeref Meselesi (2014−2015). Bürsin received attention after playing Ali Smith in romanceaction series Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek (2017) for which he won Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor respectively.
He is best known for starring in the romantic comedydrama series Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–2021) for which he received critical acclaim and won several accolades including Turkey Youth Awards for Best Actor.[1][2]
Early life
Bürsin has lived in numerous countries including Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and the US.[3][4] In 1999, at the age of 12 he moved with his family to the United States.[5] He graduated from Emerson College's marketing communications department, and took acting lessons while he was in university.[3][6] He was chosen as the best theater actor at a competition in high school in the US. Before he became an actor, he used to work as a driver.
Career
Bürsin had previously appeared in American TV movies including Sharktopus in 2010. On 9 September 2013, he appeared on Line's commercial for social messaging application.[7] Bürsin became known with his role as "Kerem Sayer" on Kanal D's Güneşi Beklerken and portrayed the deformed twin of the character named "Güneş Sayer" on the final episode of the series, alongside Hande Doğandemir[8] In Çağan Irmak's movie Unutursam Fısılda played the role of a musician named Erhan.[9] Bürsin follows both Hollywood-Turkish productions and prefers to use both English and Turkish languages in acting.[10][5] He has also won the Seoul International Best Actor award.[11]
Bürsin was cast in a leading role of "Serkan Bolat" in Sen Çal Kapımı ("You Knock on My Door")[12] with Hande Erçel The series is produced by MF Yapım, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, Ender Mıhlar, Altan Dönmez and its script is written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu. It premiered on FOX on 8 July 2020 receiving positive reviews as well as high ratings.[13]
Personal life
Bursin was in a 4 year relationship with his colleague Serenay Sarıkaya. They met on the set of Mavi's commercial in 2015 and broke up in 2019.[14]
Bürsin was in a relationship with his co-star and actress Hande Erçel. The couple met on the set of Sen Çal Kapımı in 2020 and split up in 2022.[15]
Other work and public image
In addition to acting, Bürsin has appeared as brand ambassador for the Swiss watch Hublot. He is a prominent celebrity endorser for products and brands including BMW, clothing brand H&M, coffee brand Nescafe, and sports brands Nike and Under Armour. Bürsin has appeared on the cover of several magazines including Vogue Türkiye, Elle Türkiye, GQ Türkiye and Hello! Türkiye.[16]
Bürsin was the spokesperson for the HeForShe movement, which advocates for women's rights. He became the first national spokesperson in Turkey. The announcement was made at a launching event in Istanbul gathering press and young HeForShe activists and partners. The solidarity movement initiated by the United Nations Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Unit in 2014 to promote gender equality.[17]
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