Tuvana Türkay Biography: Singles, Playlist, Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Films, Boyfriends

Tuvana Türkay is a Turkish actress and singer known for her versatile roles in television series such as Yer Gök Aşk (Love is in the Air), Kara Para Aşk (Black Money Love), and Yasak Elma (Forbidden Apple), as well as films like Somuncu Baba: Aşkın Sırrı and Bizans Oyunları (Game of Byzantium).

With a background in radio, television, and cinema from Beykent University, she has also pursued a music career, releasing singles like “Ara Ne Olursun” and a cover of “Tuana.”

Türkay’s dynamic performances and creative pursuits in acting and music have made her a prominent figure in Turkish entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Tuvana Türkay
• Stage Name: Tuvana Türkay
• Born: 3 October 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Armağan Türkay
• Siblings: Katre Türkay
• Boyfriends: Alper Potuk, Engin Akyürek (ex, 2014-2015), Sercan Yıldırım (ex, 2012-2013)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Tuvana Türkay was born on October 3, 1990, in Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey, to  Armağan Türkay and an unknown father. She grew up with her older sister, Katre Türkay, a model and actress.

Raised in a culturally diverse family, Türkay began acting in commercials at age nine, sparking her interest in performance. She graduated from Istanbul Güneş College and pursued higher education at Beykent University, earning a degree in Radio, Television, and Cinema.

She also received training in acting, vocal performance, and diction from various institutions, laying a strong foundation for her career. Her ethnicity is Turkish, with roots in Bulgaria and Crimea, and her religious beliefs are Muslim.

Career

Tuvana Türkay began her acting career in 2009 with her debut role as Kevok in the TRT 1 series Ayrılık, which introduced her to Turkish audiences. She gained prominence as Bade Palalı in Yer Gök Aşk (2010-2012), a romantic drama that became a fan favourite.

Her role as Bahar Çınar in Kara Para Aşk (2014-2015) alongside Engin Akyürek further elevated her profile, though she stepped away from acting after the series’ finale. She returned with the family comedy Güvercin Uçuverdi (2015) as Sema Taşkın, earning praise from critics for her comedic timing.  

Türkay’s film career includes roles in Eksik Sayfalar (2013), Somuncu Baba: Aşkın Sırrı (2016) as Necmiye Hatun, and Bizans Oyunları (2016) as Princess Maya/Ayçörek Hatun, showcasing her range across drama, historical, and comedy genres. She played Leyla Çelebi in Yasak Elma (2019-2020) and Zeynep in Çember (2021-2022).

Recent projects include Saladin: The Conqueror of Jerusalem (2023-2024) as Kontes Viktoria, Karanlıktan Kaçış (2024), and The Shadow Team (2024-2025) as Kate, reflecting her continued presence in both historical and modern narratives.  

In music, Türkay collaborated with Enbe Orchestra in 2015 for her original song “Ara Ne Olursun,” for which she wrote the lyrics, and released a cover of “Tuana” arranged by Mustafa Ceceli. She has since released singles like “Yalan De” (2019), “Ah Aşk” (2021), and “Geceler” (2022), and authored a book, İkimiz de Beni Seviyoruz (2020).

Her multifaceted career also includes modelling and music video appearances, such as “Doga İçin Çal 13” (2023). Despite a brief hiatus from acting studios, her focus on motion pictures and music has enriched her artistic portfolio.  

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tuvanaturkay
• Facebook Handle: Tuvana Türkay
• Twitter Handle: @tuvanaturkay

Personal Life

Tuvana Türkay is currently dating Alper Potuk, a Turkish footballer, though the start date of their relationship is not publicly specified. She previously dated actor Engin Akyürek (2014-2015) and footballer Sercan Yıldırım (2012-2013). Türkay is unmarried and has no children.

Filmography

• Eksik Sayfalar (2013)
• Güvercin Uçuverdi (2015)
• En Güzeli (2015)
• Somuncu Baba: Aşkın Sırrı (2016)
• Bizans Oyunları (2016)
• Sen Sağ Ben Selamet (2016)
• Bir Nefes Yeter (2017)
• Olanlar Oldu (2017)
• Ağır Romantik (2020)
• Murat Gögebakan: Kalbim Yaralı (2023)
• Karanlıktan Kaçış (2024)
• Emanet (2024)
• Ayrılık (2009)
• Yer Gök Aşk (2010-2012)
• Kara Para Aşk (2014-2015)
• Oyunbozan (2016)
• Deli Gönül (2017)
• Kızlarım İçin (2017)
• Yasak Elma (2019-2020)
• Kâğıt Ev (2021)
• Çember (2021-2022)
• Saladin: The Conqueror of Jerusalem (2023-2024)
• The Shadow Team (2024-2025)

Discography

• “Ara Ne Olursun” (2015)
• “Tuana” (2015, cover)
• “Yalan De” (2019)
• “Ah Aşk” (2021)
• “Geceler” (2022)

Net Worth

Tuvana Türkay has an estimated net worth of $1 million, primarily earned through her acting roles in television series such as Kara Para Aşk, Yasak Elma, and Çember, as well as films like Somuncu Baba: Aşkın Sırrı and Ağır Romantik.

Her music career, including singles and collaborations, along with modelling, book authorship, and social media endorsements with over 2 million Instagram followers, also contributes significantly to her financial success.