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| occupation = Actor | occupation = Actor
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| years_active = 2006−present | years_active = 2006−present
| alma_mater = ] (Marketing Communications)
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| partner = ] (2020–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=Sozcu.com.tr website: https://www.sozcu.com.tr/hayatim/magazin-haberleri/hande-ercel-ile-kerem-bursinden-surpriz-fotograf/ Sözcü. (2021, April 28). Hande Erçel ile Kerem Bürsin’den sürpriz fotoğraf. Retrieved May 4, 2021, from ]]}}</ref>
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'''Kerem Bürsin''' (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish actor, known for his role in the TV shows ''Güneşi Beklerken'' (2013−2014), '']'' (2014−2015) and ''Sen Çal Kapımı'' (2020–2021).<ref>{{cite news|language=tr |url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/kerem-bursin-ben-tam-ask-adamiydim-magazin-2004854/ |title=Kerem Bürsin: Ben tam aşk adamıydım |newspaper=] |date=27 January 2015|access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref> <ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Hande Erçel çekti, Kerem Bürsin paylaştı|url=https://www.sabah.com.tr/galeri/magazin/hande-ercel-cekti-kerem-bursin-paylasti|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Sabah|language=tr}}</ref> '''Kerem Bürsin''' (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish actor, known for his work predominantly in films, television and streaming series. After graduating from ] in Marketing Communications Department, Bürsin began his acting career. He gained fame with the role in the TV shows ''Güneşi Beklerken'' (2013−2014) and '']'' (2014−2015). Bürsin received attention after playing Ali Smith in ] ] series '']'' (2017) for which he won Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor respectively.


He is best known for starring in the ] ] series '']'' (2020–2021) for which he received critical acclaim and won several accolades including Turkey Youth Awards for Best Actor.<ref>{{cite news|language=tr |url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/kerem-bursin-ben-tam-ask-adamiydim-magazin-2004854/ |title=Kerem Bürsin: Ben tam aşk adamıydım |newspaper=] |date=27 January 2015|access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Hande Erçel çekti, Kerem Bürsin paylaştı|url=https://www.sabah.com.tr/galeri/magazin/hande-ercel-cekti-kerem-bursin-paylasti|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Sabah|language=tr}}</ref>
==Life and career==
Bürsin has lived in numerous countries including Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and the US.<ref name="twitchfilm.com">{{Cite web |url=http://twitchfilm.com/2010/10/hunks-of-horror-sharktopus-2010-interview-with-kerem-bursin.html# |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505023323/http://twitchfilm.com/2010/10/hunks-of-horror-sharktopus-2010-interview-with-kerem-bursin.html# |archive-date=2016-05-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/09/kerem-bursin-nasl-kzlardan-hoslandg.html#more |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035759/http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/09/kerem-bursin-nasl-kzlardan-hoslandg.html#more#more |archive-date=2017-10-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1999, at the age of 12 he moved with his family to the United States.<ref name="radikal.com.tr"/> He graduated from ]'s marketing communications department, and took acting lessons while he was in university.<ref name="twitchfilm.com"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/kerem-bursinen-buyuk-hayalim.html# |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929044210/http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/kerem-bursinen-buyuk-hayalim.html# |archive-date=2017-09-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was chosen as the best theater actor at a competition in high school in the US. Before he became an actor, he used to work as a driver.


== Early life ==
Bürsin had previously appeared in American TV movies including '']'' in 2010. On 9 September 2013, he appeared on Line's commercial for social messaging application.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/gunesi-beklerken-oyuncular-beyaz-sova.html# |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008180638/http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/gunesi-beklerken-oyuncular-beyaz-sova.html# |archive-date=2017-10-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Bürsin became known with his role as "Kerem Sayer" on ]'s ''Güneşi Beklerken'' and portrayed the deformed twin of the character named "Güneş Sayer" on the final episode of the series, alongside ] and his ex girlfriend ].<ref>https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/hayat/bir-gun-oyuncu-olacagimi-hep-biliyordum-40005071</ref><ref name="milliyet.com.tr">{{Cite web |url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/kerem-bursin-en-iyi-erkek-oyuncu-teknoloji-1847344/# |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022024412/http://www.milliyet.com.tr/kerem-bursin-en-iyi-erkek-oyuncu-teknoloji-1847344/# |archive-date=2014-10-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In ]'s movie ''Unutursam Fısılda'' played the role of a musician named Erhan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gazetevatan.com/yepyeni-kerem-bursin-662571-magazin/|title=Yepyeni Kerem Bürsin}}</ref> Bürsin follows both Hollywood-Turkish productions and prefers to use both English and Turkish languages in acting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ensonhaber.com/kerem-bursinin-yakilacak-hollywood-filmi-2014-07-08.html|title=Kerem Bürsin'in başarısız Hollywood filmi|website=Ensonhaber}}</ref><ref name="radikal.com.tr">{{cite web|url=http://www.radikal.com.tr/hayat/artik_gencler_dunyayi_degistiriyor-1139957|title='Artık gençler dünyayı değiştiriyor'}}</ref> He has also won the Seoul International Best Actor award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sozcu.com.tr/hayatim/magazin-haberleri/kerem-bursin-guney-korede-en-iyi-aktor-odulunu-aldi/amp/|title=Kerem Bursin Güney Kore'de 'En iyi aktör' ödülünü aldı! – Sözcü Gazetesi|last=ozanbosun|date=8 September 2017}}</ref>
Bürsin has lived in numerous countries including Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and the US.<ref name="twitchfilm.com">{{Cite web |url=http://twitchfilm.com/2010/10/hunks-of-horror-sharktopus-2010-interview-with-kerem-bursin.html |title=HUNKS OF HORROR: SHARKTOPUS (2010): Interview With Kerem Bürsin |access-date=2016-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505023323/http://twitchfilm.com/2010/10/hunks-of-horror-sharktopus-2010-interview-with-kerem-bursin.html |archive-date=2016-05-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/09/kerem-bursin-nasl-kzlardan-hoslandg.html#more |title=Kerem Bürsin, Nasıl Kızlardan Hoşlandığı Açıkladı! |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035759/http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/09/kerem-bursin-nasl-kzlardan-hoslandg.html#more#more |archive-date=2017-10-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1999, at the age of 12 he moved with his family to the United States.<ref name="radikal.com.tr"/> He graduated from ]'s marketing communications department, and took acting lessons while he was in university.<ref name="twitchfilm.com"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/kerem-bursinen-buyuk-hayalim.html |title=Kerem Bürsin:"En Büyük Hayalim Hollywood'daki Türk Oyuncu Olmak" |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929044210/http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/kerem-bursinen-buyuk-hayalim.html |archive-date=2017-09-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was chosen as the best theater actor at a competition in high school in the US. Before he became an actor, he used to work as a driver.


== Career ==
Bürsin is currently playing the lead role of "Serkan Bolat" in ] ''(You Knock on My Door)'' opposite his current girlfriend ]<ref name=":1" />. The series is produced by MF Yapım, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan (1), Ender Mıhlar (1), Altan Dönmez (2-) and its script is written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu. It premiered on ] on 8 July 2020 receiving positive reviews as well as high ratings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FOX {{!}} Dizi İzle - Sen Çal Kapımı|url=http://www.fox.com.tr/Sen-Cal-Kapimi/izle|access-date=2020-07-30|website=www.fox.com.tr|language=tr}}</ref>

Bürsin had previously appeared in American TV movies including '']'' in 2010. On 9 September 2013, he appeared on Line's commercial for social messaging application.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/gunesi-beklerken-oyuncular-beyaz-sova.html |title=Güneşi Beklerken Oyuncuları Beyaz Show'a Konuk Oldu |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008180638/http://www.teenmgzn.com/2013/10/gunesi-beklerken-oyuncular-beyaz-sova.html |archive-date=2017-10-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Bürsin became known with his role as "Kerem Sayer" on ]'s ''Güneşi Beklerken'' and portrayed the deformed twin of the character named "Güneş Sayer" on the final episode of the series, alongside ]<ref name="milliyet.com.tr">{{Cite web |url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/kerem-bursin-en-iyi-erkek-oyuncu-teknoloji-1847344/ |title=kerem-bursin-en-iyi-erkek-oyuncu-teknoloji |access-date=2018-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022024412/http://www.milliyet.com.tr/kerem-bursin-en-iyi-erkek-oyuncu-teknoloji-1847344/ |archive-date=2014-10-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In ]'s movie '']'' played the role of a musician named Erhan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gazetevatan.com/yepyeni-kerem-bursin-662571-magazin/|title=Yepyeni Kerem Bürsin |work=www.gazetevatan.com|date=27 July 2014 }}</ref> Bürsin follows both Hollywood-Turkish productions and prefers to use both English and Turkish languages in acting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ensonhaber.com/kerem-bursinin-yakilacak-hollywood-filmi-2014-07-08.html|title=Kerem Bürsin'in başarısız Hollywood filmi|website=Ensonhaber|date=8 July 2014 }}</ref><ref name="radikal.com.tr">{{cite web|url=http://www.radikal.com.tr/hayat/artik_gencler_dunyayi_degistiriyor-1139957 |title='Artık gençler dünyayı değiştiriyor' |work=www.radikal.com.tr}}</ref> He has also won the Seoul International Best Actor award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sozcu.com.tr/hayatim/magazin-haberleri/kerem-bursin-guney-korede-en-iyi-aktor-odulunu-aldi/amp/|title=Kerem Bursin Güney Kore'de 'En iyi aktör' ödülünü aldı! – Sözcü Gazetesi |last=ozanbosun |date=8 September 2017}}</ref>

Bürsin was cast in a leading role of "Serkan Bolat" in ] ("You Knock on My Door")<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-29 |title=Kerem Bursin: A Brave and Romantic Star Celebrities |url=https://www.doyouknowturkey.com/kerem-bursin-a-brave-and-romantic-star/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=DoYouKnowTurkey.com |language=en-US}}</ref> with Hande Erçel The series is produced by MF Yapım, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, Ender Mıhlar, Altan Dönmez and its script is written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu. It premiered on ] on 8 July 2020 receiving positive reviews as well as high ratings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FOX {{!}} Dizi İzle - Sen Çal Kapımı|url=http://www.fox.com.tr/Sen-Cal-Kapimi/izle|access-date=2020-07-30|website=www.fox.com.tr|language=tr}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Bursin was in a 4 year relationship with his colleague ]. They met on the set of Mavi's commercial in 2015 and broke up in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teammy.com/2019/04/25/4468/|title=Kerem Bürsin and SerenaySarikaya split up|website=Teammy|date=25 April 2019 |access-date= 25 April 2019}}</ref>

Bürsin was in a relationship with his co-star and actress ]. The couple met on the set of '']'' in 2020 and split up in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/amp/entertainment/kerem-b%25C3%25BCrsen-ends-all-ties-hande-er%25C3%25A7el-and-has-new-woman-his-life-1473055|title=Bürsen is over Erçel, ends all ties|website=Albawaba}}</ref>

== Other work and public image ==
In addition to acting, Bürsin has appeared as brand ambassador for the Swiss watch ]. He is a prominent celebrity endorser for products and brands including ], clothing brand ], coffee brand ], and sports brands ] and ]. Bürsin has appeared on the cover of several magazines including '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mediacat.com/etiket/kerem-bursin-reklami/|title=Kerem Bürsin reklamı|website=mediachat|access-date=April 6, 2024}}</ref>

Bürsin was the spokesperson for the ] movement, which advocates for women's rights. He became the first national spokesperson in ]. The announcement was made at a launching event in ] gathering press and young HeForShe activists and partners. The solidarity movement initiated by the United Nations Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Unit in 2014 to promote gender equality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eca.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2021/12/famous-actor-kerem-bursin-became-the-first-national-heforshe-advocate-for-turkey|title=Famous Actor Kerem Bürsin became the first National HeForShe Advocate for Turkey|website=unwomen|date=16 December 2021 |access-date= 16 December 2021}}</ref>


==Filmography== ==Filmography==

=== Movies ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;" {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
! colspan="4" style="background:LightSteelBlue" |Films
|- |-
! Year
! colspan="4" style="background:LightSteelBlue" |Movies
! Title
|-
! Role
! style="background:#ccc;"|Year
! Notes
! style="background:#ccc;"|Title
! style="background:#ccc;"|Role
! style="background:#ccc;"|Notes
|- |-
|2006 |2006
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|'']'' |'']''
|Erhan |Erhan
|Leading actor |Leading role
|- |-
|2018 |2018
|''İyi Oyun'' |''İyi Oyun''
|Ferhat |Ferhat
|Supporting role
|
|- |-
|2018 |2018
|''Can Feda'' |''Can Feda''
|Onur Keskin |Onur Keskin
|Leading actor |Leading role
|- |-
|2022
|2020
|''Eflatun'' |''Eflatun''
|Oflaz |Oflaz
|Leading actor |Leading role
|}

=== TV series ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;"
|- |-
|2022
! colspan="5" style="background:LightSteelBlue" |TV series
|''A todo tren 2 : Ahora son ellas''
|Kerem
|Guest
|- |-
|2024
! style="background:#ccc;"|Year
|''Mavi Mağara''
! style="background:#ccc;"|Title
|Cem
! style="background:#ccc;"|Role
|] Film, Leading role<ref>{{Citation|title=Prime Video filmi 'Mavi Mağara'nın çekimleri başladı|url=https://www.gazeteduvar.com.tr/kerem-bursin-basrolde-prime-video-filmi-mavi-magaranin-cekimleri-basladi-haber-1682599|access-date=2024-04-08}}</ref>
! style="background:#ccc;"|Notes
|-
! style="background:#ccc;"|Network
|2024
|Son of a Rich
|Mete
|Leading role
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:LightSteelBlue" |Web
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! Platform
|-
|2018
|'']''
|Dmitry
|Leading role
|Blu TV, ]<ref>{{Citation|title=Yasamayanlar|date=2019-03-08|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8063174/?ref_=ttco_ql|type=Drama, Fantasy|publisher=Braveborn, Bubi Film, Istanbul 74|access-date=2021-12-26}}</ref>
|-
|2020–2021
|''Aynen Aynen''
|Deniz
|Leading role
|Blu TV
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:LightSteelBlue" |Television
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! Channel
|- |-
|2013 |2013
|''Güneşi Beklerken'' |''Güneşi Beklerken''
|Kerem Sayer/Güneş Sayer |Kerem Sayer/Güneş Sayer
|Leading actor |Leading role
|] |]
|- |-
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|2014−2015 |2014−2015
|'']'' |'']''
|Leading actor |Leading role
|] |]
|- |-
|2017 |2017
|''Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek'' |'']''
|Ali Smith |Ali Smith
|Leading actor |Leading role
|] |]
|-
|2018
|'']''
|Dmitry
|Leading actor
|Blu TV, ]
|- |-
|2018−2019 |2018−2019
|''Muhteșem İkili'' |''Muhteșem İkili''
|Mustafa Kerim Can |Mustafa Kerim Can
|Leading actor |Leading role
|] |]
|- |-
|2020−2021
|2020-
|''Aynen Aynen'' |'']''
|Deniz
|Leading actor
|Blu TV
|-
|2020−
|'']''
|Serkan Bolat |Serkan Bolat
| Leading actor |Leading role
|] |]
|- |-
|2023
|'']''
|Ateş Arcalı
|Leading role
|]
|} |}


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=== As producer === === As producer ===
* ''Kiss of Death'' * ''Kiss of Death'' (2010)
* ''Kelebekler'' * ''Kelebekler'' (2018)
* ''Yaşamayanlar'' * ''Yaşamayanlar'' (2018)
* ''Iyi Oyun'' (2018)
* ''Seçim'' (2022)
* ''Mavi Mağara'' (2024)


=== Programs === === As writer ===
* ''Büyük Risk'' (2014) * ''Mavi Mağara'' (2024)

=== Programs/Documentary ===
* ''İkinci Raunt'' (2024)

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
!Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result !! Ref
|-
|2014
|GQ Turkey Men of the Year Awards
|Rising Star Man of the Year
|{{n/a}}
|{{won}}
|
|-
|2022
|rowspan="4"|Turkey Youth Awards
|Best TV Actor
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
|2017
|Best TV Actor
|'']''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016
|Best Advertisement Movie with: (])
|''Mavi''
|{{won}}
|
|-
|Best TV Actor
|'']''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|2017
|Seoul International Drama Awards
|Best Actor
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
|2020
|Yıldız Technical University
|Most Admired Male Actor
|'']''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bitypix.com/kerem-bursin-insulted-after-being-awarded/|title=Kerem Bursin insulted after being awarded as The Most Admired Male Actor of 2020 for Sen Cal Kapimi|website=Bitypix|date=10 April 2021 |access-date= 10 April 2021}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|rowspan="2"|PRODU Awards
|Best Actor in Foreign Series
|'']''
|{{won}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bitypix.com/kerem-bursin-alina-boz-produ-awards/|title=Great success of Kerem Bürsin and Alina Boz at Produ Awards – The Turkish series Maraşlı and Sen Çal Kapımı between the winners|website=bitypix|date=14 November 2022 |access-date= 14 November 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|Best Actor
|'']''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="9"|2021
|rowspan="3"|]
|Best Actor in a Comedy Series
|''Aynen Aynen''
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.turkishworld.org/the-best-series-couple-award-at-the-golden-butterfly-awards-this-year-brought-social-media-to-the-past|title=The Best Series Couple Award at the Golden Butterfly Awards This Year Brought Social Media to the Past!|website=Turkishworld|date=6 December 2022 |access-date= 6 December 2022}}</ref>
|-
|Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series
|'']''
|{{nom}}
|-
| Best TV Couple with: (])
|'']''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ground.news/article/the-49th-pantene-golden-butterfly-awards-find-their-holders-golden-butterfly-winners-are-announced-here-are-the-winners |title=47th Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards find their owners|website=Newbeezer|access-date= 5 December 2021}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards
|Best TV Series Couple with: (])
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
|Best Actor (Romantic Comedy TV Series)
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
|Güzel Awards
|Best Couple <small>(with ])</small>
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
| 10th KTÜ Media Awards
| Most Admired TV Series Couple <small>(with ])</small>
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|Golden 61 Project Awards
|Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series
|'']''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|Best TV Series Couple
|'']''<small>(with ])</small>
|{{won}}
|
|-
|rowspan="4"|2022
|Nubia Magazine
|Most Handsome Turkish Actor
|'']''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nubiapage.com/kerem-bursin-voted-the-most-handsome-turkish-actor-2022/|title=Kerem Bursin Voted The Most Handsome Turkish Actor 2022 See: Top 10 Finalists|website=Nubiapage|date=20 July 2022 |access-date= 20 July 2022}}</ref>
|-
|Paris Art and Movie Awards
|Best International Short Film, producer
|''Seçim''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|Tirana International Film Festival
|Short Film Competition, producer
|''Seçim''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|YoFi Fest
|Best international Short Film, producer
|''Seçim''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|rowspan="4"|2023
|rowspan="2"|Golden 61 Project Awards
|Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series
|'']''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|Best TV Series Couple
|'']''<small>(with ])</small>
|{{nom}}
|
|-
||]
|Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
||Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards
|Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series
|'']''
|{{won}}
|
|-
|}


== References == == References ==
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Turkish actor (born 1987)

Kerem Bürsin
Bürsin in 2024
Born (1987-06-04) 4 June 1987 (age 37)
Istanbul, Turkey
Alma materEmerson College (Marketing Communications)
OccupationActor
Years active2006−present

Kerem Bürsin (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish actor, known for his work predominantly in films, television and streaming series. After graduating from Emerson College in Marketing Communications Department, Bürsin began his acting career. He gained fame with the role in the TV shows Güneşi Beklerken (2013−2014) and Şeref Meselesi (2014−2015). Bürsin received attention after playing Ali Smith in romance action series Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek (2017) for which he won Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor respectively.

He is best known for starring in the romantic comedy drama series Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–2021) for which he received critical acclaim and won several accolades including Turkey Youth Awards for Best Actor.

Early life

Bürsin has lived in numerous countries including Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and the US. In 1999, at the age of 12 he moved with his family to the United States. He graduated from Emerson College's marketing communications department, and took acting lessons while he was in university. He was chosen as the best theater actor at a competition in high school in the US. Before he became an actor, he used to work as a driver.

Career

Bürsin had previously appeared in American TV movies including Sharktopus in 2010. On 9 September 2013, he appeared on Line's commercial for social messaging application. Bürsin became known with his role as "Kerem Sayer" on Kanal D's Güneşi Beklerken and portrayed the deformed twin of the character named "Güneş Sayer" on the final episode of the series, alongside Hande Doğandemir In Çağan Irmak's movie Unutursam Fısılda played the role of a musician named Erhan. Bürsin follows both Hollywood-Turkish productions and prefers to use both English and Turkish languages in acting. He has also won the Seoul International Best Actor award.

Bürsin was cast in a leading role of "Serkan Bolat" in Sen Çal Kapımı ("You Knock on My Door") with Hande Erçel The series is produced by MF Yapım, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, Ender Mıhlar, Altan Dönmez and its script is written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu. It premiered on FOX on 8 July 2020 receiving positive reviews as well as high ratings.

Personal life

Bursin was in a 4 year relationship with his colleague Serenay Sarıkaya. They met on the set of Mavi's commercial in 2015 and broke up in 2019.

Bürsin was in a relationship with his co-star and actress Hande Erçel. The couple met on the set of Sen Çal Kapımı in 2020 and split up in 2022.

Other work and public image

In addition to acting, Bürsin has appeared as brand ambassador for the Swiss watch Hublot. He is a prominent celebrity endorser for products and brands including BMW, clothing brand H&M, coffee brand Nescafe, and sports brands Nike and Under Armour. Bürsin has appeared on the cover of several magazines including Vogue Türkiye, Elle Türkiye, GQ Türkiye and Hello! Türkiye.

Bürsin was the spokesperson for the HeForShe movement, which advocates for women's rights. He became the first national spokesperson in Turkey. The announcement was made at a launching event in Istanbul gathering press and young HeForShe activists and partners. The solidarity movement initiated by the United Nations Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Unit in 2014 to promote gender equality.

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Thursday Grauss
2007 Strawberry Melancholy Travis Independent film
2010 Wendigo Andy
Sharktopus Andy Flynn TV movies
2013 Palace of the Damned Adam
2014 Unutursam Fısılda Erhan Leading role
2018 İyi Oyun Ferhat Supporting role
2018 Can Feda Onur Keskin Leading role
2022 Eflatun Oflaz Leading role
2022 A todo tren 2 : Ahora son ellas Kerem Guest
2024 Mavi Mağara Cem Amazon Prime Video Film, Leading role
2024 Son of a Rich Mete Leading role
Web
Year Title Role Notes Platform
2018 Yaşayamayanlar Dmitry Leading role Blu TV, Netflix
2020–2021 Aynen Aynen Deniz Leading role Blu TV
Television
Year Title Role Notes Channel
2013 Güneşi Beklerken Kerem Sayer/Güneş Sayer Leading role Kanal D
2014 Ulan İstanbul Yiğit Kılıç Guest
2014−2015 Şeref Meselesi Leading role Kanal D
2017 Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek Ali Smith Leading role ATV
2018−2019 Muhteșem İkili Mustafa Kerim Can Leading role Kanal D
2020−2021 Sen Çal Kapımı Serkan Bolat Leading role FOX
2023 Ya Çok Seversen Ateş Arcalı Leading role Kanal D

Short films

Short films
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Rozar Man Macalester
2007 The Architect Craig Belmont
2008 Killian Lennox

Theater

Theater
Year Title Role Notes
Harold's Fall
Mariner
The Music Man
Fiddler on The Roof
All out

As producer

  • Kiss of Death (2010)
  • Kelebekler (2018)
  • Yaşamayanlar (2018)
  • Iyi Oyun (2018)
  • Seçim (2022)
  • Mavi Mağara (2024)

As writer

  • Mavi Mağara (2024)

Programs/Documentary

  • İkinci Raunt (2024)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2014 GQ Turkey Men of the Year Awards Rising Star Man of the Year — Won
2022 Turkey Youth Awards Best TV Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2017 Best TV Actor Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek Nominated
2016 Best Advertisement Movie with: (Serenay Sarıkaya) Mavi Won
Best TV Actor Şeref Meselesi Nominated
2017 Seoul International Drama Awards Best Actor Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek Won
2020 Yıldız Technical University Most Admired Male Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2022 PRODU Awards Best Actor in Foreign Series Sen Çal Kapımı Won
2021 Best Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Nominated
2021 Golden Butterfly Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Aynen Aynen Nominated
Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series Sen Çal Kapımı Nominated
Best TV Couple with: (Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards Best TV Series Couple with: (Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
Best Actor (Romantic Comedy TV Series) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
Güzel Awards Best Couple (with Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
10th KTÜ Media Awards Most Admired TV Series Couple (with Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Won
Golden 61 Project Awards Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series Sen Çal Kapımı Nominated
Best TV Series Couple Sen Çal Kapımı(with Hande Erçel) Won
2022 Nubia Magazine Most Handsome Turkish Actor Sen Çal Kapımı Won
Paris Art and Movie Awards Best International Short Film, producer Seçim Nominated
Tirana International Film Festival Short Film Competition, producer Seçim Nominated
YoFi Fest Best international Short Film, producer Seçim Nominated
2023 Golden 61 Project Awards Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series Ya Çok Seversen Nominated
Best TV Series Couple Ya Çok Seversen(with Hafsanur Sancaktutan) Nominated
Golden Butterfly Awards Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series Ya Çok Seversen Won
Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series Ya Çok Seversen Won

References

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