If you’re a fan of Turkish television, then you have probably heard of Burak Özçivit and his starring role in the hit series Kuruluş Osman and its follow-up, Osman. For those who don’t know, Burak is an incredibly popular actor in Turkey, having starred in numerous shows over the course of his career. Let’s take a closer look at who he is and why he’s so beloved by fans around the world.
Who is Burak Özçivit?
Burak Özçivit is a 35-year-old Turkish actor who was born on December 24th, 1984 in Istanbul, Turkey. He began acting as a child, appearing in several commercials for products like Coca-Cola and Vodafone. In 2003, he made his debut on television with a role in the series Çemberimde Gül Oya. Since then, he has gone on to star in dozens of TV shows and movies including the highly successful series Karadayı (2012-2014), Muhteşem Yüzyıl (2014-2016), and Vatanım Sensin (2017). He also won Best Actor at both the Seoul International Drama Awards and Seoul International TV Awards for his work on Karadayı.
Kuruluş Osman & Osman
Burak’s claim to fame comes from his portrayal of Ertuğrul Bey’s son Osman Bey in Kuruluş Osman (2019) which ran for two seasons until 2021 when it was followed up with the spinoff show Osman (2021). The shows tell the story of how Ottoman Empire founder Ertuğrul Bey’s son oversaw the creation of the empire that would eventually become one of the most powerful empires ever seen — all while battling enemies both inside and outside his own family. Kuruluş Osman was such a success that it became one of Turkey’s highest-rated TV shows ever, with an average viewership share of almost 50%. It also gained an international fanbase with viewers from countries like India tuning in to watch every week!
In short, Burak Özçivit is an incredibly popular Turkish actor whose career has spanned decades. His breakthrough role came as Ertuğrul Bey’s son Osman Bey in Kuruluş Osman which quickly became one of Turkey’s most successful TV shows ever. Now that its follow-up show, Osman has been released; fans all over the world are eagerly awaiting what comes next for this talented actor! It looks like we can expect more great things from him soon!
