Quotes

I get to actually act when I portray characters who are emotionally unstable.

Meeting new individuals and then mimicking them is one of my loves. I adore performing that.

In my spare time, I'd much rather play sports. I also enjoy watching old films and particular TV shows, like That '70s Show (1998). I also enjoy basketball a lot. My preferred sport would be that.

[on playing Ali in Ela with Hilmi and Ali (2022)] In the process of developing Ali, we made an effort to create a portrait that was significantly different from Denizhan. I had experience playing a boy who used foul language on stage when I was 12 years old. Thus, achieving naturalness was not difficult.

On his career: My acting career began when I was a little child, when I imitated movie characters with my twin, Emirhan Akbaba. I then began appearing in TV shows via the agency. The people who helped me the most throughout this journey were my family.

After a while in the business, you realize that getting your face known isn't the real payoff. It's being recognized for your movie.

The finest part of acting for me is being able to let go of myself and become another person while being paid. The outlet is fantastic. I'm unsure of who I am as far as myself. It seems as though I alter daily.

I enjoy playing a character whose motivations are occasionally unclear or at least intriguing.

It sounds pretty simple, but the more people know about who you actually are-and this is a major point-the less mystery there is for the artist, and the more difficult it is for them to convince others that they are the one playing a certain character.

[on getting awards attention for Ela with Hilmi and Ali (2022)] It would make sense, of course. I really believe that everyone want to be acknowledged by their peers. Yet in reality, you quickly come to realize that you have no influence over what audiences or critics will think. You simply have to use every effort to produce the best possible movie. The only thing I do know is that.

On acting: It was like a school for me. If there is a good story and a good role, I would love to return to the stage. But right now, it looks more like you will see it on the screen.

On acting: It is difficult to play without lines, I believe it to be true. To speak in silence necessitates a deeper level of emotion.

On his career: I also enjoy trying new things, so perhaps you'll see me in a TV show, an international production, or a theater performance. I'll keep working on initiatives that I think will advance my career.