Name: Barıș Arduç
Born Date: 9 October 1987
Born Place: Münsterlingen, Switzerland
Nationality: Swiss, Turkish
Profession: Actor, Model
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Eye Color: Black
Height: 6′ 2″ (1.87 m)
Wife: Gupse Özay
Years active: 2011–present
Claim To Fame: Kiralık Aşk
Who is Barıș Arduç?
Barıș Arduç is a Turkish TV series and film actor. Arduc was born on 9 October 1987, under the sign of Libra in Münsterlingen, Switzerland as the middle child of real estate agents Gülay and Erol Arduc. When he was eight years old, Barıș Arduç permanently moved to Turkey with his family.
He has two brothers, Mert, who is younger, and Onur, who is older than Baris. He has Albanian roots, his father is from Fatsa Ordu, and his mother is from Artvin Arhavi, both located on the shores of the Black Sea region. His family is quite established financially, with businesses in the field of gold, electronics, clothing, and transport.
Facts about Barıș Arduç:
- In 2011, at the age of 24, Barış Arduç debuted in the TV series Küçük Hanimefendi.
- He starred in 3 movies and 11 TV series.
- Barış Arduç rose to fame globally as Ömer İplikçi in Kiralık Aşk.
- Mutluluk Zamani is his highest-grossing movie with $7.4 million.
- Kiralık Aşk is his longest-running TV series with 69 episodes.
- Barıș Arduç speaks English fluently.
- If Arduç would be a color, that is green.
- His best meal is Lasagna.
- Bruce Lee and Muhammad Ali are his idols in martial arts.
- He met his wife, Gupse Özay while filming for the movie Deliha.
- The Arduç couple will welcome their baby girl this year.
- For 8 years, Barıș Arduç was a lifeguard in Şile for the Underwater Sports Federation of Turkey.
Education
He went to primary school in Sakarya and Gölcük. Due to the earthquake in Gölcük on August 17, 1999, he moved to Bolu, where he graduated from middle school. Then his family moved to Istanbul, where Barıș Arduç graduated from high school in 2005. He won a scholarship to Kayseri Erciyes University Sports Academy. Unfortunately, Arduç dropped the academy because he couldn’t adapt in his first year.
Acting career
While thinking about the Conservator, Barıș Arduç was discovered by theater actress Ayla Algan. She opened the road for him to become a professional actor. Under her guidance, Arduç received acting training courses at the “Ekol Drama” school. Then he started his theatrical education at the “Sadri Alışık” Theatre, which ended in 2011.
In 2011, Barış Arduç debuted in televison, landing three smalls roles in the TV series Küçük Hanimefendi, Dinle Sevgili, Pis Yedili. In 2014, he landed his first role in a movie, Sadece Sen, starring in the leading roles İbrahim Çelikkol and Belçim Bilgin.
Barış Arduç rose to fame globally in 2015, with his first leading role as Ömer in the romantic TV series Kiralık Aşk, sharing the success with Elçin Sangu. The beloved duo, Defne-Omer, is one of the most popular Turkish match-ups on screen. Despite their beautiful chemistry and fan base, they never dated, which I find very professional and trustworthy from an actor.
Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations
Throughout his acting career, Barış Arduç won 8 awards from 14 nominations
Awards won with Kiralik Ask
- In 2015, the duo won a Golden Butterfly for best TV Couple and in 2016 won the Best TV Comedy Series.
- In 2016, Barış Arduç won a Golden star for Best TV Actor and a Golden Butterfly for Best TV Comedy Actor.
- Kiralik Ask won a Golden Umbrella Award for Best TV Comedy in 2017.
Awards won with Mutluluk Zamani
- In 2018, Barış Arduç won two Best Movie Actor Awards, a Golden Palm, and a Golden Star Award.
Awards won with Kuzgun
- In 2019, Barış Arduç became the Best International Actor at the BIAF Awards.
What movies and TV Series did Barış Arduç play in?
→ SINCE HIS ACTING DEBUT IN 2011, Barış Arduç STARRED IN 3 MOVIES AND 11 TV SERIES ←
Here is the list of all the movies and TV series of Barış Arduç in reverse chronological order.
↓ (Everything about his acting career) ↓
Alparslan: Büyük Selçuklu (2020-2021)
Currently, Baris Arduç portrays Sultan Muhammed Alparslan in the historical war series Alparslan: Büyük Selçuklu. As a prequel story of Uyanis: Büyük Selcuklu, it follows the life and triumphs of Sultan Alparslan, the second sultan of the Great Seljuk Empire, whose victories expanded the empire in the 11th century. The main cast includes actors like Fahriye Evcen, Mehmet Özgür, Barış Bağcı. Directed by Sedat İnci, the series premiered on November 15 on TRT 1.
Kulüp (2020-2021)
In November 2021, Barış Arduç plays “Fıstık” İsmet Denizer, a taxi driver in the Turkish drama series Kulüp (The Club). The action of this series takes place in cosmopolitan 1950s Istanbul, perfectly reproducing the post-war atmosphere of the Pera neighborhood. The story follows Matilda, a Sephardic Jewess, an ex-convict who works as a laundress in the most exclusive nightclub in Istanbul. Matilda struggles to keep her rebellious daughter Raşel away from Pera’s troublemaker, Fıstık İsmet. This Netflix series has one season divided into two parts of 6 and 4 episodes. The cast includes Gökçe Bahadir, Firat Tanis and Metin Akdülger.
Çukur (2020)
In 2020, Barış Arduç appeared in season 4 of the psychological thriller series Çukur (The Pit). For seven episodes, Arduç portrayed the character of a villain, Arik Böke Erdenet, whose family’s worst enemy is the Koçovalı. The series follows the story of a noble mob family called the Koçovalı, who rule Çukur for decades, one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Istanbul. After the death of the family’s head, external forces tried to seize power. The youngest son Yamaç Koçovali portrayed by Aras Bulut Iynemli, comes back to protect the family and community. Yamaç will be the biggest rival of Arik Erdenet, the youngest son of the Erdenet Family. The most subscribed series on youtube, starring popular actors like Riza Kocaoglu, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Damla Sönmez, Mustafa Avkiran, Kubilay Aka, Necip Memili and Öner Erkan.
Kuzgun (2019)
In 2019, Barış Arduç landed the leading role of Kuzgun Cebeci in the Turkish thriller TV series Kuzgun (Raven). The series follows the life of little boy Kuzgun, whose father is a policeman who died after refusing the bribe of a drug dealer. After 20 years of grief and rage, Kuzgun plans to take revenge on those who murdered his father. He starts with Dila(Burcu Biricik), a lawyer and the daughter of his great enemy, but eventually, he falls in love with her. Drama, revenge, and a fairytale love are the ingredients of an impressive script written by Burcu Görgün Toptaș and Özlem Yılmaz, the writing team behind “Kara Sevda” the only Turkish Emmy-winning series.
Mutluluk Zamani (2019)
After their success echoes globally with Kiralık Aşk, the duo Barış Arduç and Elçin Sangu reunite in the romantic comedy Mutluluk Zamani (Time of Happiness). Released on Netflix, ten months after Kiralık Aşk ended, the movie’s official trailer amassed over 6 million views on Youtube. For the movie soundtrack, Elçin Sangu and Baris Arduç teamed up and sang Bu Su Hiç Durmaz, which music video registered almost 55 million views on Youtube. Following the love affair between Mert and Ada, Mutluluk Zamani teaches us that true love is not about perfection but covered by flaws.
Kiralık Aşk (2015)
In 2015, he received the leading role in the romantic drama Tv series Kiralık Aşk (Love for Rent) alongside Elçin Sangu. Thanks to his role as Ömer İplikçi, Barış Arduç rose to fame and gained massive popularity around the world. Kiralık Aşk follows the story of Defne (Elçin Sangu) waitress in the restaurant where the businessman Omer is meeting with Neriman. Trying to get rid of her, Omar pretends Defne is his girlfriend and kisses her. Noticing the unexpected chemistry of the duo, Neriman offers Defne a large amount of money to make Omer fall in love with her. Defne needs money, and she will accept the offer. What is next? We shall find out by watching his most popular Tv series.
Racon: Ailem İçin (2015)
In 2015, he portrayed Tekin Atan in the drama TV series Racon: Ailem İçin. He shared the screen with Sarp Akkaya, Seçkin Özdemir, Mehmet Aslantug and Ekin Türkmen. However, the TV series was canceled after 4 episodes because it had no audience.
Benim Için Üzülme (2012-2014)
Between 2012 and 2014, Barış Arduç gave life to the charcater of Ahmet Avcıoğlu in the drama TV series Benim Için Üzülme. He share the screen with Ünal Silver, Caglar Ertugrul, Öykü Celik, Fulya Zenginer and Selin Sekerci. The series follows the story of Sinan, a man tormented by guilt for not being able to save his father when they were on the boat on a stormy night. He managed to save his rich friend, but his father drowned.
Deliha (2014)
In 2014, Arduç portrayed Cemil in the Turkish romantic comedy Deliha, where his future wife Gupse Özay is the protagonist. This movie marks the first time a Turkish comedy actress plays a character of her creation on screen. Zeliha is a silly girl in search of love. Hülya Duyar is also part of the cast.
Bugünün Saraylisi (2013–2014)
Between 2013 and 2014, Barış Arduç starred in the drama TV series The Noble of Today (Bugünün Saraylisi). He portrayed the role of Selim Bayraktar. This marks the second time when Barış Arduç shares the set with Cansu Tosun, who plays the leading role of Aysen. A young millionaire buys the mansion of the noble family Katiboglu, who has financial problems.
Sadece Sen (2014)
In 2014, Barış Arduç landed his first role with a minor part in a movie, a Turkish remake of the 2011 Korean movie Always. Arduç portrayed the charcater of Emin, in the Turkish drama “Sadece Sen” starring in leading roles İbrahim Çelikkol and Belçim Bilgin. “Sadece Sen” follows the passionate love story between a former boxer with a dark past and a kindly-hearted blind woman whose paths intersect unexpectedly. Read more about it.
Pis Yedili (2011)
In 2011, Arduç played the role of Sinan for one episode in the comedy series Pis Yedili. The series follows the story of seven poor teenagers whose public school burns down, and they get transferred to a rich school. In this comedy stars Kadir Dogulu, Eda Ece, Özge Özberk, Hazal Senel, Yagmur Tanrisevsin and Ümit Kantarcilar.
Dinle Sevgili (2011)
Same year, in 2011, Barış Arduç received the role of Hakan in drama series Dinle Sevgili starring in leading roles Ayça Aysin Turan and Cem Kiliç. He made his apparition in 34 episodes of the TV series, from a total of 250 episodes. It tells the story of two young owners of radio programs from two different countries but with a joint passion. The story is wrapt up strange coincidences.
Küçük Hanimefendi (2011)
In 2011, Barış Arduç made his debut in television by playing the role of Cenk in the drama series Küçük Hanimefendi. It tells the story of Neriman, who never left her room after his father’s death. Being confined to believe she was sick. Now, not only Neriman but her dreams are growing too. Cansu Tosun portrayed the leading female role in the debut series of Arduç.
Barış Arduç Dating History – Wife and Exes
Barıș Arduç and Gupse Özay
Since he is in the spotlight, Barıș Arduç had only one official relationship. While filming for the movie Deliha, Barıș Arduç met his future wife, Gupse Özay, who played the leading role.
In September 2014, the couple made their love story official, and since then, they have rocked together for almost 8 years.
On 29th July 2020, the couple got married in a small ceremony held in their garden. In June 2022 was revealed that Gupse Özay is six months pregnant.
- The couple’s first child will be a baby girl.
- He is a Libra, and she is a Leo.
- Gupse Özay is four years older than Barıș Arduç.
Did you know?
- Arduç is fond of sports, he loves swimming, diving, basketball, and handball.
- Despite their chemistry as a couple on-screen, Barıș Arduç and Elçin Sangu have never been dating in real life.
- Barış Arduç starred in over 9 commercials, 17 Magazine Covers, and 8 Pictorials, including Elle and Vogue Magazine.
Soundtrack credits – Barış Arduç songs performed while acting
The duo Barış Arduç and Elçin Sangu teamed up to perform the soundtrack “Bu Su Hiç Durmaz” of their movie Mutluluk Zamani. The music video amassed over 55 million views on Youtube.
Quotes by Barış Arduç:
Asked during an interview for Elele Magazine, what makes him angry, Barış Arduç answered:
“Insulting intelligence and being taken for a fool. Even if you’re lying, do it in style. Even lying in a language I can understand and pretending that I won’t understand it sounds like an insult to intelligence.”
