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Oktay Kaynarca

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Oktay Kaynarca
Born (1965-01-27) 27 January 1965 (age 59)
Istanbul, Turkey[1]
EducationIstanbul University
OccupationActor
Years active1989–present

Oktay Kaynarca (born 27 January 1965) is a Turkish actor. His grandmother is of Zaza descent. He graduated from the theatre department of Istanbul University State Conservatory. He is best known for his roles in the long-running crime series Kurtlar Vadisi, and for his work in Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015–2021). He appeared in "Yeditepe Istanbul" with an ensemble cast, and in the comedy crime series "Adanalı" with Serenay Sarıkaya and "Gençler".[2][3] He played in a period series, "Ustura Kemal", based on comic book.[4][5]

In Turkey, Oktay Kaynarca is more recognized for his work in TV. He played "Süleyman Çakır" in the cult Turkish series Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves). His character was so popular that, when his character died in the series, his fans performed a funeral service in absentia.

He has an album of poetry called Ölümden Öte Köy Yok (There is no town further than death).

Filmography

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Cinema and TV movies

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Cinema and TV movies
Year Title Role Notes
1990 Aşk Filmlerinin Unutulmaz Yönetmeni Tarcan Supporting character
1994 Yengeç Sepeti - Supporting character
1995 Bir Kadının Anatomisi - Supporting character
1999 Can Dostum Murat Leading role
2000 Yarın Geç Olmayacak - Leading role / Producer
2001 Deli Yürek: Bumerang Cehennemi Cemal Supporting character
2002 Abdülhamit Düşerken Hüseyin Cahit Supporting character
2004 Kalbin zamanı Akfar Leading role
2007 Beynelmilel Binbaşı Supporting character
Sıfır Dediğimde Oğuz Leading role
Sis ve Gece Naci Supporting character
2008 Alia Hasan Sabri-Emniyet Amiri Leading role / Producer
Hoşçakal Güzin Özkan Leading role
2011 Çanakkale Ruhu - Leading role
2019 Aman Reis Duymasın Hızır Çakırbeyli Guest appearance

TV series

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TV series
Year Title Role Notes
1989 Gençler Cem Leading role
1999 Köstebek Tolga Verel Leading role / Producer
The Sopranos - Turkish dub
2001 Yeditepe İstanbul Ferhan Leading role
Tek Celse Özgür Leading role
2002 Bayanlar Baylar Melih Leading role
Lahmacun ve Pizza Cemşit Leading role
2003 Esir Şehrin İnsanları Üsteğmen Mehmet Ali Supporting character
2003–2004 Kurtlar Vadisi Süleyman Çakır Leading role
2004 Aşkımızda Ölüm Var Sinan Leading role
Adı Aşk Olsun Himself Producer
2006 İlk Aşkım Murat Gürsoy Leading role
2007 Geniş Zamanlar Başkan Tarık Sayar Leading role
2007–2008 Kuzey Rüzgarı Poyraz Akdağ Leading role
2008 Kardelen Levent Leading role
Kırmızı Işık Presenter Supporting character
Sen Harikasın Himself Guest appearance
2008–2010 Adanalı Yavuz Dikkaya Leading role
2010 Yahşi Cazibe Yavuz Dikkaya Guest appearance (episode 16)
2009 Bahar Dalları Commissioner Supporting character
2011 Nuri Nuri Leading role
2011–2012 Sakarya Fırat Deli Mevlüt (Cehennem Binbaşı) Supporting character
2012 Ustura Kemal Ustura Kemal Leading role
2013 İnadına Yaşamak Emir Atasoylu Leading role
2014 Kardeş Payı Man Reading Poetry Guest appearance (episode 22)
2015–2021 Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (A bandit cannot rule the world) Hızır Çakırbeyli Leading role
2022– Ben Bu Cihana Sığmazam Temur Turan / Cezayir Türk Leading role/Producer/scenarist

Presenter on TV programs

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Presenter on TV programs

Year Title Channel Role
1994-1995 Nereden Başlasak Nasıl Anlatsak Kanal D Presenter
1996 Sabah Şekerleri
2007 Anlat Bakalım TGRT
13. Kral TV Video Müzik Ödülleri[6] Kral TV
2010 Türkünü Söyle atv
2010-2011 Salı Sefası TV8
2014 Vay Arkadaş Star TV
2024 Alan atv
2024- Kim Milyoner Olmak İster?

Partnerships

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In 2021 the actor launched his partnership with Turkish men's clothing manufacturer and retailer Kiğılı launching the "Oktay Kaynarca designed by Kiğılı" line.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Kim Milyoner Olmak İster? 2023 Yılbaşı Özel". 31 December 2022. Retrieved Jan 7, 2023 – via www.youtube.com.
  2. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca evli mi, çocuğu var mı? Oktay Kaynarca kaç yaşında?". Haberler. Dec 31, 2022. Retrieved Jan 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca, Ustura Kemal dizisini unutamamış!". Jun 30, 2019. Retrieved Jan 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca kimdir? Oktay Kaynarca kaç yaşında, nereli? Oktay Kaynarca hakkında". Habertürk (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  5. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca yine çok ağır konuştu!". 2018-08-02. Archived from the original on 2018-08-02. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  6. ^ "Şaibesiz 'kral'lar! / Magazin / Milliyet Gazete". Milliyet. 11 May 2005. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  7. ^ Asanova, Asene (17 December 2021). "Oktay Kaynarca designed by Kiğılı: New page in Turkish fashion industry". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
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