Neslihan Atagül. Photo by: Problem84elena- Wikimedia.

Top 10 Amazing Facts about Neslihan Atagül


 

Neslihan Atagül Doulu is a Turkish actress who was born on August 20, 1992. She is best known for her role in Kara Sevda (2015–2017), a series that has been sold to over 110 countries and is the only Turkish winner of the International Emmy Award (2017).

Her starring roles in Fatih Harbiye (2013-2014) and the films Araf and Senden Bana Kalan are also noteworthy. She has obtained various awards throughout her acting career, including the Academy Award for “Best Actress” at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

1. Neslihan Atagül’s early professional life

When she was eight years old, Atagül decided she wanted to be an actress. In 2005, at the age of 13, she discovered the phone number for the Erberk Agency, which was controlled by Neşe Erberk; she obtained Erberk’s agency address and went to enroll with her mother. She landed her first commercial role a month later.

In 2006, she made her acting debut in the film lk Aşk, for which she received her first job award as “Promising Young Actress.” Soon after, she was cast in the series Yaprak Dökümü, and in the years that followed, she appeared in other series such as Canm Babam and Hayat Devam Ediyor.

She was recognized in 2012 for her lead role in the film Araf, for which she received the Academy Award for “Best Actress” at the prestigious Tokyo International Film Festival.

2. Her first role in Fatih Harbiye, 2013-2014

Neslihan Atagül. Photo by: Problem84elena- Wikimedia.

Atagül received her first leading role in the romance drama series Fatih Harbiye, alongside Kadir Doulu, in 2013. The series is based on Turkish writer Peyami Safa’s 1931 novel of the same name, in which she played Neriman Solmaz, a motherless young woman from the mahala who is engaged to her lifelong boyfriend until she meets Macit Arcaolu (Kadir Doulu).

Fatih Harbiye premiered on Fox on August 31, 2013, but was later moved to Show TV. It lasted two seasons, ending on December 10, 2014.

3. Kara Sevda’s rising popularity from 2015 to 2017

In 2015, she landed one of her most significant and beloved roles, that of Nihan Sezin in the melodrama Kara Sevda, which became the first Turkish series to win the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela in 2017.

At the Seoul International Drama Awards, the series also received a special jury award. 

Kara Sevda has become one of the most popular Turkish television series in the world, having been translated into over 50 languages and broadcast in over 110 countries including Russia, Iran, Slovenia, Uruguay, and Greece.

It became the most watched non-Spanish series on the Univision channel during its broadcast in the United States for the Hispanic community.

Atagül won four awards for her performance in this series, and her popularity and recognition skyrocketed not only in Turkey but also internationally, particularly in Arab countries. She made her online streaming platform debut alongside lker Kaleli in the series Dip (2018).

4. Sefirin Kz (2019-2021)

Neslihan Atagül. Photo by: Problem84elena- Wikimedia.

Neslihan Atagül, who plays Nare in the series Sefirin Kz, returned to the small screen in 2019.

The show aired on Star TV for two seasons, totaling 52 episodes. It premiered on December 16, 2019 and ended on May 11, 2021, and she received the “Best Actress” award at the Izmir Artemis International Film Festival for her performance.

Regrettably, she announced her withdrawal from the series midway through due to health issues caused by leaky gut syndrome.

5. Where Neslihan Atagül was prior to fame

She landed her first role in the 2006 film Ilk Ask just two months after signing with an ad agency. She also studied drama at Yeditepe University.

6. Neslihan Atagül’s struggle with good health

Even so, famous actress Neslihan Atagül has reportedly been admitted to hospital due to her rapid weight loss. Atagül was diagnosed with “leaky colon syndrome” by doctors.

In addition, due to medical reasons, the actress left the drama in which she starred.

Atagül, who has been battling an intestinal disease, stated, “I’m getting there. As you can see, I get tired after two steps, but at least I started interacting with life a little more. Then I’m fine,” she stated.

7. Neslihan Atagül and her husband’s charity work

 

Neslihan Atagül. Photo by: Problem84elena- Wikimedia.

Neslihan and her husband volunteer for charitable organizations. They contribute to the work of charitable foundations and intend to establish their own. The actress’s dream is to open an educational institution for children who require special education.

8. Neslihan Atagül does not wear makeup often

Neslihan despises makeup. She claims that everyone is beautiful in their own unique way and that you should appreciate what the Lord has handed you. Of course, makeup is required when she works, but in everyday life, Neslihan does not wear makeup and frequently posts photos of herself without makeup on Instagram.

9. Neslihan Atagül’s is big on adventures

Neslihan and Kadir are big nature lovers. They love spending their vacations in a caravan, sleep in a tent, and relax in the woods with their dogs. The couple has plenty of money, but they often choose a simple vacation like everyone else.

Neslihan Atagül dislikes working out in the gym. She tends to prefer outdoor activities such as basketball, swimming, and horseback riding. She maintains her superb shape with the aid of these simple means as well as great genetics.

10. Neslihan Atagül is not very social

 

Neslihan Atagül. Photo by: Problem84elena- Wikimedia.

Neslihan is not a big fan of socializing. She does not tend to visit loud parties, and she tries to avoid clubs. Solitude does not bother her; in fact, she values the time she spends alone with herself the most.

True, Neslihan will not be able to rest in the coming months. As you may know, she was cast as the lead in the new series “Ambassador’s Daughter,” alongside Engin Akyurek.

However, the actress has not abandoned her habits, having rented a house in Mugla, where the filming will take place. The series’ producers offered her a hotel room, but she preferred the house.

It will serve as a safe haven for Neslihan, where her husband Kadir Dogulu, who is currently filming the series Reunion/ Vuslat, can pay her a visit.

 

 

 

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