Biography

Ilayda Akdoğan is a Turkish actress who began her career at the age of six and has since established herself as one of the most accomplished actresses of her generation. Internationally recognized for her breakout performance as Sonay in the Academy Award-nominated film Mustang (2015), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, she has continued to build an impressive career across film, television, and streaming productions. Her notable screen credits include 10 Days of a Good Man, 10 Days of a Bad Man, Rise of Empires: Ottoman, Ben Gri, and Dolunay. Known for her emotional depth, authenticity, and versatility, İlayda continues to collaborate on both Turkish and international productions.
- IMDb mini biography by: Meltem Karaata