Hande Erçel (born 24 November 1993) is a Turkish actress and model, known for her work in television and films. One of turkey's highest-paid actressess. After studying from the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, she started her early modeling career, where she won the title of Miss Turkey in 2012, following this, Erçel made her acting debut with a role of Zahide in tv series The Wren. She gain popularity after playing Selin Yılmaz in Romance, comedy television series Güneşin Kızları for which she won the Rising Star of the Year at Golden Butterfly Awards. Erçel is best known for her roles in Romance series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (2016–17) and Romantic comedy, Drama series Sen Çal Kapımı (2020) in which her performance was highly acclaimed and won several accolades including Golden Wings Awards for Best Actress of the Year respectively.
November 24, 1993
Bandirma, Turkey
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Hande Erçel was born on 24 November 1993 in Bandırma, Turkey. She is a talented Turkish actress known for her captivating performances in various television series.
Erçel pursued her education at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, where she honed her acting skills. Her career in the entertainment industry began in 2014, and she has quickly become one of the most recognized faces on Turkish television.
She gained widespread fame for her roles in popular series such as Güneşin Kızları, Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, Sen Çal Kapımı, Halka, Azize, and Bambaşka Biri. In Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (2016–2017), she portrayed Hayat Uzun, sharing the screen with Burak Deniz. The show became very popular, especially in Middle Eastern countries, India, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan.
Following her success in Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, she played Hazal in Siyah İnci and then took on the role of Müjde in Halka. Her portrayal of Azize Günay in Azize earned her further acclaim. In 2020, she starred in Sen Çal Kapımı, which debuted to high ratings in Turkey. Most recently, in 2023, Erçel reunited with Burak Deniz in the series Bambaşka Biri, which ran for 16 episodes and achieved significant recognition, including a Rose D'Or award.
Throughout her career, Erçel has been honored with several awards. In 2012, she was crowned the first Miss Civilization of Turkey and the second Miss Civilization of the World. She also won the Rising Star award at the 42nd Golden Butterfly Awards in 2015 for her role in Güneşin Kızları. Her accomplishments continued with numerous accolades for her performances, including Best Actress awards at various ceremonies for her exceptional work in television dramas.
In addition to acting, Hande Erçel has also ventured into music. In 2017, she collaborated with Rıza Kocaoğlu for the song "Canın Sağ Olsun."
As of 2024, she is set to appear in the series Intoxicated by Love as Kimia Khatoon in a supporting role, with another leading role in a project titled Rüzgara Bırak on the horizon.
Hande Erçel continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her talent and charm.
