Biography of Serenay Sarikaya
Serenay Sarikaya is a well-known Turkish beauty pageant winner, a vibrant actress and model whose popularity soared with roles such as Mira Beylice in the dramedy "Medcezir," Duru Durulay in the melodrama "Fi," and Devin in the crime action movie "The Family." She has been awarded the prestigious Turkish "Golden Butterfly Award" twice and serves as the face of Bulgari in her home country.
Childhood, Adolescence, Family
Serenay was born in the summer of 1992 to Mustafa and Umran Seyhan Sarıkaya in the Turkish capital, Ankara.From early childhood, the girl was very active, enjoyed dancing and singing, and since her family loved sports, Serenay tried many different activities: tennis, swimming, track and field, gymnastics. Later, she began to play professional volleyball seriously. But as a little girl, she spent her time outside:
When Serenay was little, her parents divorced. Her mother became her best friend – she had her daughter at 20, so they easily found common ground.My mother couldn't drag me home. I had a very happy and fun childhood. I would play in the streets all day long, covered in dirt. Nowadays, I feel sad for children who stay at home with tablets. We are probably the last generation who spent their childhood in our neighborhoods.
It was Umran who started taking her daughter to various castings. At 14, Serenay first appeared on screen – in the comedy-drama "Şaşıfelek Çıkmazı" with Onur Ünsal in the lead role....together we started our struggle for life, overcoming everything together for a long time. And in addition to all this, my mom has a special soul, she taught me many things. She really believed in me, taught me to appreciate everything that makes us human.
At that time, she also landed a role in the TV series "Plajda". She was torn between the modeling business and the opportunity to act in films and did not know which path to choose. Serenay's life changed dramatically when she met a woman named Ayşe, as she mentioned in an interview:
Together with her mother, Sarıkaya moved to Istanbul, where she graduated from the theater department in high school and planned to pursue higher education in acting abroad. But she was called back for filming again, this time for a major role. And Serenay stayed.The turning point in my life was my first meeting with my manager, Ayşe Barim. At that time, I was working as a model, walking the runway. It was a hectic period in my life. I was very young. I wanted to do everything quickly to change everything. Ayse said one wonderful thing: «Go and think a little about what you want in this life? Who do you want to become? What will make you happy? How will you earn money? First, make a decision.» And after that, I didn't see Ayse for three months. Once I believed that I really enjoyed acting, I steered in that direction. For me, it was like being reborn.
Acting Career
Serenay Sarikaya landed the central character, Yesim Taskiran, in the TV series "About Lale Devri" (2010). The series was purchased by many countries, including Georgia, Lebanon, and India. Viewer opinions were divided: some liked her character, while others couldn't stand her. The actress even received real threats, which she spoke about openly on a TV show.
Shahsu is just a teacher who decided to reconcile with her grandfather after her mother's death. However, as she gets drawn into a completely new world for her, she confronts her past, her roots, and discovers that she is a very important part of a prophecy... They all undergo various tests to rid themselves of the burden of the past and make room for the new. They destroy and rebuild what they know as truth, custom, fate. They move into the unknown in search of a new order and balance. What they find is no secret. A return to factory settings. With the most primitive impulses and feelings.
Serenay Sarıkaya's Personal Life
The actress is not married and does not have any children. Turkish tabloids have linked her romantically to actors Tolgahan Sayışman, Muzaffer Yıldırım, and the influential businessman Murat Süğlün. At the time, Serenay was 22 years old, and the man was older and moreover married. Their affair, which even Murat's wife knew about, lasted just over a year before they parted ways.
However, it was with Kerem Bürsin that the actress indeed shared a romantic connection for many years. After meeting on the set of a commercial, the couple remained inseparable.
In 2018, Serenay candidly shared:
The sticking point was their differing views on starting a family and having children. While Kerem was inclined towards this life change, the still young Serenay had no desire to become a wife and mother.We have been together for almost three years. In my opinion, a good relationship is about supporting each other. And as actors, we go through tough times. But we have found harmony. We are in each other's lives thanks to understanding, love, and respect. And it gives us the strength to overcome all difficulties. We speak honestly. I have learned a lot and discovered a lot from him. I have many funny moments associated with him. He creates a wonderful dynamic, and I really like it.
Serenay Sarıkaya Now
The beginning of 2024 brought the actress participation in the award ceremony at Yıldız Technical University. After "Shahmaran" was announced as the winner in the "Best Digital Series" category and Sarıkaya received the award, she took the stage for the second time to also claim the prize for "Best Actress in a Series." This caused dissatisfaction among colleagues, who believed that the organizers were biased towards young actors and awarded those with high viewership ratings.
Interesting Facts
- Serenay Sarikaya keeps an unusual diary where she doesn't record past events but everything that, in her opinion, should happen. She believes in what she writes, reads it over, and thinks that this technique really works: "I think when I make such entries, they start working faster in the subconscious. This system suits me. I believe in the power of writing. It's more beneficial if you write it in large letters on paper and hang it in the room," the actress stated.
- Sarikaya enjoys celebrating both new beginnings and endings in unique ways. For instance, after finishing the shooting of the series "Shahmaran," the actress rewarded herself with a trip to New York, where she celebrated the end of a long, exhausting, and wonderful process with champagne every day and made room in her heart for something new. Upon returning to Turkey, she began working on a new project.
- Sarikaya admits that she cooks lentil soup the best, and her fridge always contains various kinds of cheese. She also loves her couch, where she watches movies according to her mood. If she wants to cry, it's "La Vie en Rose"; if she wants to laugh, it's "The Office" with Steve Carell. Overall, Sarikaya dreams of having the superpower to fly, allowing her to teleport to any place on the planet without spending much time and money on moving and flights.
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