Leyla Tanlar
Biography
Leyla Tanlar (born December 13, 1997, in Istanbul, Türkiye) is a Turkish actress celebrated for her natural screen presence and emotional depth. Blending a multicultural upbringing with formal studies in Media and Visual Arts at Koç University, she brings both intelligence and sensitivity to her work. Tanlar made her acting debut in 2014 with *Paramparça*, a breakout role that introduced her as one of the most promising young faces in Turkish television. Over the years, she’s taken on a wide range of roles—from the historical drama *Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi* and the modern saga *Şahin Tepesi* to leading performances in *Ferhat ile Şirin*, *Güzel Günler*, and *Siyah Kalp*.
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In 2025, she earned widespread acclaim for her performance in *Erken Kış*, winning **Best Actress** at the 62nd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Fluent in both Turkish and Italian, Leyla continues to build a career defined by quiet intensity, versatility, and an instinctive understanding of human emotion.
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Filmography
- 2025Early WinterFilm: Lia
- 2024Siyah KalpSeries: Sevilay (34 episodes)
- 2022Forever TogetherSeries: Selma (26 episodes)
- 2022RunawaySeries (8 episodes)
- 2019Ferhat ile ŞirinSeries: Şirin Karalı (6 episodes)
- 2018Şahin TepesiSeries: Deniz Akdora (6 episodes)
- 2018Mehmed: The ConquerorSeries: Esleme (6 episodes)
- 2014Broken PiecesSeries: Cansu (98 episodes)
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