Bergüzar Korel Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, TV Series, Albums, Husband, Kids

Bergüzar Korel is a Turkish actress who gained fame after portraying Şehrazat in the popular series Binbir Gece (also known as 1001 Nights).

That role brought her widespread attention in Turkey and internationally.

Before that, she debuted as Leyla in the film Valley of the Wolves: Iraq, but it was her performance in Binbir Gece that solidified her status.

She has since starred in acclaimed series such as Karadayı and Vatanım Sensin, and has been recognized for her work with the Golden Butterfly Awards.

Profile

• Full name: Bergüzar Gökçe Korel
• Date of birth: August 27, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Istanbul, Turkey
• State of origin: Istanbul Province
• Nationality: Turkish
• Profession: Actress, producer, host
• Height: 1.78 m  
• Parents: Tanju Korel; Hülya Darcan  
• Siblings: Zeynep Korel  
• Spouse: Halit Ergenç (m. August 7, 2009)  
• Children: Ali Ergenç; Han Ergenç; Leyla Ergenç  
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Cretan Turk and Albanian descent  
• Net worth: $8.2 million

Early Life and Education

Bergüzar Korel was born on August 27, 1982, in Istanbul, Turkey, and is now [insert age]. Her father, Tanju Korel, was an actor of Circassian descent, and her mother, Hülya Darcan, is an actress of Albanian background. She has a sister, Zeynep Korel.

Growing up in a family of performers, she also played volleyball professionally before focusing on acting. She graduated from the Theatre Department of Mimar Sinan State Conservatory in Istanbul, where she appeared in multiple short films and plays, including Kuvayi Milliye at the State Theatre.

Personal Life

Bergüzar met her husband, Halit Ergenç, while co-starring in Binbir Gece in 2006. They married on August 7, 2009, in Istanbul at Les Ottomans Hotel, in front of more than 350 guests.

Their first son, Ali, was born in February 2010, their second son, Han, in March 2020, and their daughter, Leyla, in November 2021. The couple is known for a strong family life and has avoided controversy.

Career

Bergüzar Korel made her debut in 1998 with the TV series Kırık Hayatlar and played supporting roles in TV films during her school years. She made her film debut in Valley of the Wolves: Iraq (2006) as Leyla. Her breakthrough came with her portrayal of Şehrazat in Binbir Gece (2006–2009).

She later starred in Bitmeyen Şarkı (2010–2011) as Feraye, guest‑appeared in Magnificent Century (2011), led Karadayı (2012–2015) as Feride, and acted in Vatanım Sensin (2016–2018) as Azize. More recently, she led the 2021 series Azizler and the digital series Kanlı Yayın for EXXEN. She has also hosted the children’s show Bergüzarla Çocuktan Al Haberi in 2009.

Awards

Year: 2006

• Award: Golden Butterfly Awards Best Actress
• Work: Binbir Gece  

Year: 2013

• Award: Golden Butterfly Awards Best Actress
• Work: Karadayı

Net worth

Bergüzar Korel’s estimated net worth is approximately $8.19 million. Her wealth is derived from acting in leading television and film roles, earnings from hosting, and brand endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @berguzarkorel
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Filmography

• Kırık Hayatlar (TV series, 1998)
• Kurtlar Vadisi Irak (Valley of the Wolves: Iraq; film, 2006)
• Binbir Gece (TV series, 2006–2009)
• Bitmeyen Şarkı (Never Ending Song; TV series, 2010–2011)
• Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century; guest, 2011)
• Karadayı (TV series, 2012–2015)
• Vatanım Sensin (Wounded Love; TV series, 2016–2018)
• Bir Aşk İki Hayat (film, 2019)
• Azizler (TV series, 2021)
• Kanlı Yayın (Stuck Apart; digital series, 2021; role Neslihan)
• Annem, Ankara (TV series, 2024)

Discography

• Aykut Gürel Presents: Bergüzar Korel (album, 2016)
• Aykut Gürel Presents: Bergüzar Korel, Vol. 2 (album, 2020)