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Who is Eda Ece? 33 Facts That Every Fan Should Know about the Turkish Actress who Shined in Yasak Elma Series for 5 Years
Who is Eda Ece Tuncer? 33 Fascinating Facts That Every Fan Should Know – From Her Early Beginning on Heygirl Cover to 5 Years of Global Fame as Yıldız Yılmaz in Yasak Elma Series
In the vibrant realm of Turkish entertainment, Eda Ece emerges as one of the most famous actresses, captivating audiences with her talent and charm. Born on June 20, 1990, in Istanbul, she embarked on a remarkable journey fueled by her passion for performance and a determination to succeed.
From her early age when she graced the Heygirl magazine to her meteoric rise to TV hits like “Pis Yedili” and “İlişki Durumu: Karışık,” she’s a sensation. However, her role as “Yıldız Yılmaz” in the Turkish comedy series “Yasak Elma” skyrocketed Eda Ece to global fame, with over 8 million followers on Instagram.
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1. Born on June 20, 1990, in Istanbul, Eda Ece is the youngest of three daughters in a family where her father is an electrical engineer and her mother is a homemaker.
2. One of her sisters is a news anchor, while the other is a lawyer.
3. She has roots in Rize, Trabzon, and Russia.
4. Her educational journey included Şişli Terakki High School and a degree from the Psychology Department of Istanbul Bilgi University.
5. Before starting her career at 13 years old, Eda Ece appeared on the cover of Heygirl magazine.
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6. Her academic pursuits led her to an internship at the American Hospital while studying Psychology at Bilgi University.
7. During her internship, she discovered a gallery called Operator Room within the hospital and met its curator, Ekrem Yalçındağ. She collaborated with Yalçındağ on several exhibitions at the gallery. Later, Ekrem Yalçındağ introduced her to another gallery called Dreamart, where she volunteered and occasionally went to international fairs.
8. Before her professional television career, Eda Ece had small roles in several series. Eda Ece appeared in “Mihriban” in 2002, “Hayat Bilgisi” and “Aşkın Mucizeleri” in 2004, “Bez Bebek” in 2009, and “Adını Feriha Koydum” in 2011.
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9. In 2010, she starred in her first film, “Mahpeyker: Kösem Sultan,” as a supportive character.
10. Between 2011 and 2014, Eda Ece was cast in her first leading role as “Cimbom” in the Turkish TV comedy series “Pis Yedili,” alongside Kadir Doğulu and Uraz Kaygılaroğlu.
11. In 2013, the comedy series “Pis Yedili” garnered Ece recognition, earning her the Best Female Lead in a Youth Series Award at the 4th Ayaklı Gazette Awards.
12. In 2013, Eda Ece received her first leading role in a Turkish film, portraying Tuğba in the drama “Kızım İçin.”
13. She joined the cast of the Turkish romantic comedy “Beni Böyle Sev” in 2014, portraying the character “Zeyno,” after its premiere on TRT 1 in 2013, and left the series in 2015.
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14. In 2015, Eda Ece portrayed the supporting character of Ceren in the romantic comedy movies “Kocan Kadar Konuş” and its sequel “Kocan Kadar Konuş: Diriliş,” alongside Ezgi Mola and Murat Yıldırım.
15. During the same year, she starred as the leading actress in the Turkish comedy “Görümce” with Gupse Özay and Buğra Gülsoy and in the film “Mahrumlar” alongside İsmail Hacıoğlu and Ayşen Gruda.
16. Between 2015 and 2016, she played “Elif Güvener” in the Turkish romantic comedy series “İlişki Durumu: Karışık” on Show TV, starring alongside Berk Oktay, Seren Şirince and Pamir Pekin.
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17. In 2017, Eda Ece starred as the leading actress in two Turkish comedy movies, “Dede Korkut Hikayeleri: Deli Dumrul” and “Yol Arkadaşım.”
18. In 2018, Eda Ece starred in “Deliha 2,” a comedy film written, directed, and starring Gupse Özay, earning her a nomination for Best Female Movie Actor at the Turkey Youth Awards in 2019.
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19. From 2018 to 2023, Eda Ece played the lead role of “Yıldız Yılmaz” in the FOX comedy series “Yasak Elma,” partnering with actors such as Şevval Sam, Sevda Erginci, Onur Tuna, Talat Bulut, Gökhan Alkan, Berk Oktay, and Murat Aygen.
20. The Turkish comedy “Yasak Elma” became one of her longest-running projects after “Pis Yedili” and the Dizi series, which brought her global fame, running for 177 episodes.
21. She was also nominated for Best Female Actor at the 46th Golden Butterfly Awards in 2020 and the Best Female TV Actress category at the 6th Turkey Youth Awards in the same year for her role as Yıldız Yılmaz in “Yasak Elma.”
22. In 2022, Eda Ece won the Murex d’Or Award for Best Foreign Actress thanks to her role as Yıldız Yılmaz in the Yasak Elma series, also known globally as Forbidden Apple.
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23. In 2020, Ece Tuncer appeared as a guest star in the Turkish film “Feride,” written and directed by Zeynep Çamcı.
24. In 2020, she appeared in the Bosch Unlimited ProAnimal advertisement, and in 2021, she took part in Vivense’s advertisements, portraying the “Yıldız” character from the Yasak Elma series.
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25. Beginning in early 2022, Eda Ece served as a jury member alongside Melis Sezen, Alican Yücesoy, and Doğu Demirkol on “Maske Kimsin Sen?,” the Turkish adaptation of “The Masked Singer,” which aired in multiple countries.
26. The show faced scrutiny from RTÜK due to concerns about the potential negative impact of the masks on children and allegations of satanic and pagan rituals. Consequently, “Maske Kimsin Sen?” concluded on February 12, 2022. The Turkish actress defended the show on Twitter, emphasizing its global popularity as a recognized format and expressing disappointment over the premature ending in Turkey.
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27. Turkish actress Eda Ece has been in a romantic relationship with basketball player Buğrahan Tuncer since 2019, until the couple got married in June 21, 2023.
28. Newlyweds Buğrahan Tuncer and Eda Ece are currently expecting a baby girl. The young mother, glowing with the beauty of her sixth month of pregnancy, eagerly awaits the arrival of her baby daughter while finding inspiration and guidance from neighbor Aslı Enver, who has become her pregnancy mentor.
29. Between 2022 and 2023, Eda Ece starred as herself in the Turkish TV show “Kapımdaki Dedektif ” alongside İbrahim Selim on NOW.
30. Ece Tuncer became the first advertising face for Bioderma in Turkey, promoting their product Sensibio H2O. Regarding this matter, she stated, “For the first time, I am appearing as the face of a brand in a commercial.”
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31. The comedy series “Yasak Elma” and her role as Yıldız Yılmaz garnered significant international attention, especially in Latin America and the Middle East, with the Turkish actress receiving multiple awards for her performance, including:
- The Year’s Most Liked Female TV Actress at the 2019 Career Honorary Awards
- the Year’s Most Stylish Female TV Actress at the Altier Academy Fashion Awards in 2021
- and the Best Female Actor at the Face To Fest Awards organized by Kocaeli University in 2022.
32. While in London, Ece Tuncer revealed her plans to write several comedy scripts and bring these projects to life.
33. Throughout her career, she was on the cover of 8 magazines, latest being Marie Claire in 2022 and Elle Turkiye in 2023.
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