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33 Shades of Kerem Bürsin — Facts Every Fan Should Know about the Turkish Actor Who Reshaped TV History as Serkan Bolat in “Love is in the Air”
33 Shades of Kerem Bürsin — Facts Every Fan Should Know about the Turkish actor who made Television History as Serkan Bolat in the Most Tweeted TV Series Ever, the 2020 romantic comedy “Sen Çal Kapımı” known worldwide as “Love is in the Air”
From his roots in Istanbul to conquering hearts across nations, Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin witnessed a meteoric rise at a young age in the television industry. Exploring his childhood adventures across continents to his blockbuster TV triumphs – each fact is a spark of inspiration!
In this exclusive article, we shall explore 33 fascinating facts about Kerem Bürsin and his rise to fame, including his standout roles in hits series like “Güneşi Beklerken” and “Sen Çal Kapımı,” the most Tweeted TV series in history, stealing the crown from Game of Thrones. Join us as we unravel the enigmatic persona of Kerem Bürsin, a trailblazer in Turkish TV, boasting an impressive following of over 11 million on Instagram.
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1. Kerem Bürsin was born on June 4, 1987 in Istanbul.
2. His father, Pamir Bürsin, is a Turkish petroleum engineer employed at the renowned Shell company, while his mother, Şenay Bürsin, of Scottish descent, is a dedicated housewife.
3. Kerem Bürsin has an older sister, Melis, an accomplished musician known for mastering the guitar and vocals. Melis Bürsin lives in Canada, with her husband and child, Teo.
4. During his childhood, Kerem Bürsin traveled to various countries due to his father’s profession. Until the age of 12, he lived in Scotland (Edinburgh), Indonesia (Medan, Jakarta), the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai), Turkey (Ankara, Istanbul), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), and the United States (Texas, Boston, Los Angeles).
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5 He moved to the U.S. with his family in 1999 when he was 12 years old and completed his high school education in Texas. He earned recognition as the top theater actor in a high school competition.
6. Kerem Bürsin graduated from Emerson College with a degree in marketing communication, during which he engaged in film and theater productions while studying in Boston, Massachusetts. Subsequently, he attended an acting school in Los Angeles.
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7. Kerem Bürsin is fluent in Turkish and English but also proficient in Spanish and French.
8. His debut came in 2006 with the short film “Thursday,” followed by an independent production, “Strawberry Melancholy,” in 2007.
9. Bürsin starred in 2 films produced by Roger Corman: “Sharktopus” in 2010 and “Palace of the Damned” in 2013.
10. In 2013, Bürsin made his debut in Turkey, starring as Kerem Sayer and his deformed twin Güneş Sayer in the Turkish youth drama series “Güneşi Beklerken” on Kanal D, alongside Hande Doğandemir.
The Turkish drama series “Güneşi Beklerken” follows Demet and her daughter Zeynep, living modestly in Bursa, are offered assistance by a friend from Istanbul. Persuaded by Demet’s childhood friend Jale, they relocate to Istanbul to provide Zeynep with better educational opportunities.
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11. Bürsin featured in a commercial for the social messaging application Line, which premiered on September 9, 2013, co-starring with his colleague Hande Doğandemir.
12. In 2014, Kerem Bürsin played musician Erhan in the Turkish film drama “Unutursam Fısılda” (Whisper If I Forget), directed by Çağan Irmak, where he shared the leading role with Mehmet Günsür and Farah Zeynep Abdullah.
The Turkish film “Unutursam Fısılda” follows Hanife and her spirited sister Hatice, fresh out of health school, start working as nurses in their conservative town. Hanife is shy, keeping a secret poetry journal, while Hatice is bold, singing her heart out. When the governor’s son Tarık, arrives in town, their lives will dramatically change.
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13. Between 2014 and 2015, Kerem Bürsin starred as “Yiğit Kılıç” in the Turkish drama series “Şeref Meselesi” (A Matter of Honor) on Kanal D, alongside Şükrü Özyıldız, Yasemin Allen, and Burcu Biricik.
The series follows the Kılıç family’s relocation from Ayvalık to Istanbul, where Yiğit’s father tragically takes his own life due to the Mafia. Driven by a desire for vengeance, Yiğit embarks on a mission to confront the Mafia. Additionally, he made a guest appearance as the same character “Yiğit Kılıç” in the 2014 drama series “Ulan İstanbul.”
14. In 2015, Kerem Bürsin featured in Mavi Jeans commercials, debuting Turkey’s first Snapchat interview with Serenay Sarıkaya, where they sang Maroon 5’s “This Love.”
Their subsequent commercials in September 2015 and 2016 were tagged #yepyenibirjean and #yaşasınmavi, respectively. However, Bürsin’s collaboration with Mavi Jeans ended in August 2016.
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14. In 2017, Kerem Bürsin portrayed Ali Smith in the Turkish romance-action series “Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek,” produced by Ay Yapım for ATV, sharing the leading role with Leyla Lydia Tuğutlu and Gürkan Uygun.
After witnessing his mother’s death at a young age, Ali is raised by Rauf, a cook on cargo ships who becomes a parental figure to him. Despite Rauf’s efforts to shield Ali from past trauma, Ali harbors resentment towards Istanbul.
15. Between 2018 and 2019, Kerem Bürsin took on a leading role in the Turkish action-comedy drama series “Muhteşem İkili” (The Magnificent Duo) on Kanal D, appearing alongside İbrahim Çelikkol, Özge Gürel, and Öykü Karayel.
Turkish TV series Muhteşem İkili (2018) tells the story of two successful commissioners with contrasting personalities, Mert Barca from the Anatolian side and Mustafa Kerim Can from the European side of Istanbul’s Organized Crime Branch. They have been avoiding each other for years until circumstances force them to collaborate on a drug operation.
16. In 2018, Bürsin joined the Turkish adventure film “İyi Oyun” directed by Umut, starring Aral Mert Yazıcıoğlu, Afra Saraçoğlu, Hakan Kurtaş and Bahar Şahin.
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17. In 2018, Kerem Bürsin co-starred alongside Burak Özçivit in the Turkish war film “Can Feda” (For the Sake of the Country), produced by TAFF Pictures.
In one of the world’s most dangerous regions, plagued by civil war for seven years, the Turkish army enters without any allied support. Among the officials in the region is Captain Alparslan, leading a 6-member Special Forces team. Together with Captain Pilot Onur, they uncover a big trap set against the Turkish army.
18. In 2018, Kerem Bürsin starred in the web drama fantasy series “Yaşayamayanlar” (Immortals), which aired on BluTV, alongside Elçin Sangu, Birkan Sokullu, Selma Ergeç, Nilperi Şahinkaya and Hazal Türesan.
The story unfolds in Istanbul, focusing on Mia (played by Elçin Sangu), a vampire determined to kill Dmitry (portrayed by Kerem Bürsin), who transformed her, hoping to revert to her human form. However, achieving her goal requires earning Dmitry’s trust first.
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19. Between 2020 and 2021, Kerem Bürsin starred as “Serkan Bolat” alongside Hande Erçel as “Eda Yıldız” in the Turkish romantic comedy series “Sen Çal Kapımı” (also known as “You Knock on My Door” or “Love is in the Air”) produced by MF Yapım for FOX TV.
Eda Yıldız, a devoted student, faces a life-changing proposal from Serkan Bolat when her scholarship is cut off, offering to reinstate it if she pretends to be engaged to him for two months. Reluctantly, Eda agrees, leading to unexpected twists in their relationship.
20. With a script written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu, the last episode of Sen Cal Kapimi has officially become the most-tweeted episode in TV history with 8.5 million tweets through the hashtag #sonkezsençalkapımı – stealing the title from Game of Thrones. The record is only looking at scripted television episodes.
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22. Kerem Bürsin portrayed Deniz from Season 3 through Season 6 in the web romantic comedy series “Aynen Aynen,” co-starring alongside Nilperi Şahinkaya.
The series humorously portrays how men and women present themselves when forming relationships, what they expect from each other, and who they are behind their facades.
23. In 2022, Bürsin the Turkish romantic drama film “Eflâtun,” starring alongside İrem Helvacıoğlu. Eflatun, who has been blind since childhood, finds solace in her father’s inventive shadow and sound shows. She carries on her father’s legacy as a clock repairer while longing for the man whose voice has captured her heart.
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24. In the summer of 2023, Kerem Bürsin joined the Ay Yapım comedy-drama series “Ya Çok Seversen” on Kanal D alongside Hafsanur Sancaktutan. However, the TV drama series came to an end after just 13 episodes.
“Ya Çok Seversen” delves into the story of Ateş, who has lived independently abroad after his mother’s death, and Leyla, who survives by deceiving others for money. As their paths converge, the series explores their journey of love and trust despite their past struggles.
25. As of 2024, Kerem Bürsin’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $6 million, mostly attributed to his acting career, social media influence, and brand ambassadorships.
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26. Kerem Bürsin had a four-year romantic relationship with his colleague Serenay Sarıkaya, which started when they met on the set of a Mavi commercial in 2015. Their relationship ended in 2019, just as wedding bells were ringing for the couple. The couple is known as #Serker.
27. For 2 years, Kerem Bürsin had a romantic involvement with his co-star, the renowned actress Hande Erçel. Kerem Bürsin initially met Hande Erçel during the filming of the Turkish comedy series “Sen Çal Kapımı” in 2020, and their romance extended beyond the show’s ending. The couple is known as #Hanker.
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28. Kerem Bürsin has clinched 8 awards out of 14 nominations for his acting talent, with notable wins including:
- 2023 Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series for “Ya Çok Seversen”
- 2021 Golden Butterfly Award for Best TV Couple, shared with his co-star for “Sen Çal Kapımı”
- 2022 Golden Star Award for Best TV Actor for his portrayal of Serkan Bolat in “Sen Çal Kapımı”
- 2022 Produ Award for Best Actor in a Foreign Series, also for his role in “Sen Çal Kapımı”
- His performance in “Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek” earned Kerem Bürsin, the Best Actor award at the 2017 Seoul International Drama Awards.
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29. Outside of acting, he has ventured into entrepreneurship. Bürsin co-founded the Turkish production company HB Production called Braveborn with his friend Kemal Çömelek, aiming to create innovative and compelling content for television and digital platforms. He designed the logo for Braveborn Films while attending university.
30. Kerem Bürsin is credited as a producer with his Bravebron company for various TV series, films, and shorts, including “Kiss of Death” (2010), “Yaşamayanlar” (2018), “Kelebekler” (2018), “Iyi Oyun” (2018), “Seçim” (2022), and the upcoming “An Unusual Story” (still in pre-production).
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31. Kerem Bürsin partnered with Turkish Airlines for an ad campaign that has amassed over 300 million views, shattering records within only three months of its release on October 5th, 2023.
32. Throughout his career, Bürsin has given 29 interviews and graced 36 times the covers of prestigious magazines like GQ, Vogue Man, Hello, Esquire, Elle, and L’Officiel.
33. Bürsin has acted as a brand ambassador for the Swiss watch company Hublot and has appeared in advertisements for Lipton. Additionally, he is widely known as a celebrity endorser for a diverse range of products and brands, such as BMW, H&M, Nescafe, Nike, and Under Armour.
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