Engin Altan Düzyatan

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Engin Altan Düzyatan

Engin Altan Düzyatan (Turkish pronunciation: [æɲˈɟin aɫˈtan dyzjaˈtan]; born 26 July 1979) is a Turkish film and television actor. Born in Karşıyaka, İzmir Province, Turkey, Düzyatan studied theatre at the Dokuz Eylül University in his home province before making his acting debut with Ruhsar (2001). He then went on to act in various roles in film and television in Turkey.

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Engin Altan Düzyatan
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Düzyatan in 2013
Born (1979-07-26) 26 July 1979 (age 45)
EducationDokuz Eylül University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • TV presenter
Years active1997–present
Known forDiriliş: Ertuğrul
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Neslişah Alkoçlar
(m. 2014)
Children2
Websiteenginaltanduzyatan.com.tr
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Düzyatan is known for his role as Ertuğrul Bey in Diriliş: Ertuğrul.[1][2] He has been listed by The Muslim 500 since 2021.[3]

Early life

Düzyatan was born on 26 July 1979, in Karşıyaka, İzmir, Turkey,[4][5] to Mevlan and Gülşen Düzyatan.[6] Düzyatan began acting during his high school days. His family is Turkish immigrants from Yugoslavia.[7][8] He joined Dokuz Eylül University to study theatre. He completed his course and moved to Istanbul where he started his professional acting career.[9][10][citation needed]

Career

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Early roles

He made his screen debut with guest roles in the hit fantasy series Ruhsar and hit series Yeditepe İstanbul, Alacakaranlık. He had leading role in youth series Koçum Benim with veteran actor Tarık Akan. In 2007, Düzyatan played in the romantic comedy series Sevgili Dünürüm with Haluk Bilginer, Sumru Yavrucuk and Nevra Serezli. In 2009, he played Doctor Serdar Batur in the series Bir Bulut Olsam with Melisa Sözen and Engin Akyürek, written by Meral Okay. After he played together in "Bir Avuç Deniz", "Son", "Kurşun", "Beyza'nın Kadınları", "Affedilmeyen" with Berrak Tüzünataç, Their crime series "Son" was sold to USA, France, Spain, Russian, Netherlands for adaptation. He played in historical series "Yol Ayrımı", "Çırağan Baskını", "Hürrem Sultan". In 2014, he appeared in the crime series Cinayet with Nurgül Yeşilçay, Uğur Polat, Şükran Ovalı, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan and Goncagül Sunar.[11][8][12][13][14][15]

In 2005, he acted in the films Beyza'nın Kadınları, with Demet Evgar directed by Mustafa Altıoklar, and Kalbin Zamanı with Hülya Avşar.[8] His next roles were mentally disabled and cripple in the films "Cennet" (2008) with Fahriye Evcen and "Ve Panayır Köyden Gider"(2015).[8][5] Düzyatan acted in the films Romantik Komedi, New York'ta Beş Minare with Haluk Bilginer and Bir Avuç Deniz in 2010. He played the sequel film "Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa Veda" with Sinem Kobal.[5][16][17] He played in airforce film Anadolu Kartalları. He played in period film "Bu Son Olsun" with Hazal Kaya and "Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık Var" which based on novel with Özgü Namal.[18][19]

He hosted the game show Canlı Para which is Turkish version of The Million Pound Drop Live on Show TV in 2010 and 2011.

Diriliş: Ertuğrul and later roles

From 2014 until 2019, Düzyatan starred in the TV series Diriliş: Ertuğrul as the eponymous character on TRT 1.[20] Düzyatan was initially reluctant to accept the role, fearing the show would be "ridiculous".[21] He read 13th century works such as the Book of Dede Korkut in preparation for the part.[21] Düzyatan called Ertuğrul "a real hero",[22] and "smart, mature and just",[21] praising his "vision, strength, purpose in life and all of his values",[23] and feeling his portrayal was important in providing a Turkish equivalent to Batman and Spider-Man.[24] Düzyatan is playing the role of Oruç Reis Barbarossa in the Turkish TV series Barbaroslar in 2021.[25][26]

Public image and personal life

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On 28 August 2014, he married the granddaughter of Selim Soydan and Hülya Koçyiğit, Neslişah Alkoçlar.[27][20] The couple has a son, Emir Aras (born 2016) and a daughter, Alara (born 2018).[28]

In 2020, Düzyatan went on a short visit to Pakistan, where Diriliş: Ertuğrul has gained popularity, accepting the invitation of a private business company.[29] Pakistan's Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged a meeting between Düzyatan and three young terminally ill fans;[30] when there, Engin said, "Thank you very much, I can see I inspired you and I am very happy for this love."[31] After signing an agreement with the Lahore-based Chaudhary Group of Companies,[32] of which he was a brand ambassador, he visited Lahore and became one of the top discussions on social media and one of his pictures with a lion went viral. Düzyatan also wishes to appear in a Pakistani drama series one day, "if it has a good story."[33]

Two statues of Ertuğrul on horseback inspired by Düzyatan's portrayal of Ertuğrul in Diriliş: Ertuğrul were placed by a private cooperative housing society in Lahore, Pakistan in 2020.[34][35] A bust of Ertuğrul was also erected in Ordu, Turkey in 2020, although it was removed by local authorities after a resemblance to Düzyatan was pointed out.[36][37] Düzyatan was listed by The Muslim 500 in the "Arts & Culture" category in 2021, 2022 and 2023.[3] Düzyatan's Diriliş: Ertuğrul co-star Nurettin Sönmez felt filming for the scene of Ertuğrul's death in Kuruluş: Osman was difficult due to Düzyatan's legacy in playing the character.[38][39] Düzyatan supported the Turkish government's decision to reconvert Hagia Sophia into a mosque in 2020.[40]

Filmography

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TV series

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Year Series Role Notes
2001 Ruhsar Barış Guest
Bizim Otel Altan
Yeditepe İstanbul
2002–2004 Koçum Benim Orçun Leading role
2003 En Son Babalar Duyar Guest
Hürrem Sultan Şehzade Bayezid
Alacakaranlık Doctor
Kampüsistan Levent
Mühürlü Güller Engin Joined
2004 Azize Efe Leading role
Sil Baştan Cihan Guest
2005 Belalı Baldız Vedat
Kadın Her Zaman Haklıdır Pekcan Leading role
2006 Kızlar Yurdu Özgür
Sıla Journalist Guest
2007 Affedilmeyen Orhan
Sevgili Dünürüm Murat Muhtar Leading role
2008 Dantel Emre
Cesaretin Var Mı Aşka? Tamer
2009 Bir Bulut Olsam Doctor Serdar Batur
2010 Kapalıçarşı Fırat Joined/Leading role
Şen Yuva Himself Guest
2012 Son Halil Leading role
2012–2013 Yol Ayrımı Journalist, Murat
2014 Cinayet Yılmaz Seyhan
Çırağan Baskını Poldi/Mustafa Leading role /mini series
2014–2019 Diriliş: Ertuğrul Ertuğrul Bey Leading role
2019 Kurşun Prosecutor Orhan Atmaca
2021–2022 Barbaroslar: Akdeniz'in Kılıcı Oruç Reis
2022–2023 Çöp Adam Tamer Yılmaz
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Films

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2005 Kalbin Zamanı Genç Demir / Young Demir
Beyza'nın Kadınları Koray
2007 Cennet Can Debut in as lead role
2010 New York'ta Beş Minare Timur
Bir Avuç Deniz Mert Akbay
Romantik Komedi Cem Sezgin
2011 Anadolu Kartalları Major Kemal Tanaçan
2012 Bu Son Olsun Sinan
2013 Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa Veda Cem Sezgin
Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık Var Mehmet
2016 Ve Panayır Köyden Gider Ali
2022 Babamın Kemanı Mehmet Mahir [41]
TBA The Code TBA Announced [42]

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Short films

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2008 Mezuniyet Mezun graduation short films
Cin Geçidi Inspector Short film
2012 Dört Duvar Saraybosna Producer; Short film
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Dubbing

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2012 Max Maceraları: Kralın Doğuşu Gölgelerin Efendisi Voice role
2012 Max Maceraları 2: Krallığa Yolculuk Gölgelerin Efendisi Voice role
2017 Bilal: Özgürlüğün Sesi Bilal Voice role
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Theatre

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2006 Anna Karenina Mehmet Birkiye Kenter Theatre
2007–2008 Kürklü Merkür Murat Daltaban [44]
2012 Dar Ayakkabı ile Yaşamak Engin Altan Düzyatan / himself Diyarbakır State Theatre
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Presenter

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2010 1 Milyon Canlı Para TV show
2018–2019 3'te 3 Tarih TRT 1 Competition program
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Awards and nominations

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YearAward CeremonyCategoryProjectConclusion
2010Elle Style Awards (Turkey)Best ActorHimselfNominated
2012Elle Style Awards (Turkey)Best ActorSonNominated
Karsiyaka of the Year awardsBest Actor of Turkey[45]HimselfWon
Los Angeles Movie AwardsBest Actor[46]A Handful of SeaWon
20156th Quality Of Magazine AwardsBest Quality Actor[47]Resurrection: ErtugrulWon
Gazi University AwardsBest Actor[48]Won
Turquoise Butterfly AwardsActor of the Year[49]Won
Cinema Here FestivalYoung Actor Award[50]Won
201623rd ITU EMOS Success AwardsThe Most Successful Male Series Actor of the YearNominated
INTERNETHABER (The Best)Best Actor[51]Won
Golden Sebilj AwardsActor of the YearWon
Internet Media AwardsBest Turkish Drama Actor of the YearWon
16th Magazinci.com Internet MediaMale Series Actor of the Year[52]Won
Footed Newspaper TV Stars AwardsBest Actor in a Period SeriesWon
2nd Turkey Youth AwardsBest Actor in a TV SeriesWon
7th KTU Media AwardsMost Admired Actor[53]Won
11th Makinistanbul Media, Art and Sports AwardsBest Actor in a TV Series[54]Won
Aegean University 5th Media AwardsBest Actor in a TV SeriesWon
4th Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School AwardsMost Successful Actor of the Year[55]Won
3rd Mersin Golden Palm AwardsMale Series Actor of the YearWon
12th Snow Film Festival AwardsBest Actor[56]Won
43rd Pantene Golden Butterfly AwardsThe best actor Won
Turkey Golden Palm AwardBest Actor of The Year Won
20175th Bilkent TV AwardsBest Drama ActorWon
Green Look Short AwardsHonorable Mention Award[57]Won
Media Oscar AwardsBest Actor[58]Won
Radio Academy AwardsSpecial Award[59]Won
1st Muzikonair Awards Best Actor in a TV SeriesNominated
13th Communication Awards Best Actor of The Year[60]Won
3rd Golden Baklava Film Festival AwardsSpecial Award[61]Won
2018Turkey Golden Palm AwardsBest TV Series ActorNominated
Istanbul Kültür University (İKÜ) Career Honorary AwardsMost Favorite Male TV Series Actor of the Year[62]Won
16th Stars of the Year AwardSpecial Award[63]Won
2019Pantene Golden Butterfly AwardsBest Male Presenter3'te 3 TarihNominated
Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA)Best International Actor[64]Resurrection: ErtugrulWon
Tax Inspectors Association Achievement AwardsThe Most Successful Actor[65]Won
2020Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA)Best International Actor[66]Won
2022SleekAsian British AwardsBest Actor[67]Won
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