Bugra Gulsoy Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Behiç Buğra Gülsoy also known as Buğra Gülsoy is a highly versatile Turkish actor, director, screenwriter, producer, architect, photographer, and author, renowned for his roles in hit television series like Kuzey Güney and Kızım, as well as films such as Güneşi Gördüm.

His multifaceted career, spanning acting, directing, and writing, has earned him international recognition, particularly in Turkey and the Middle East, along with accolades for his creative contributions to theatre and film.

Profile

• Full Name: Behiç Buğra Gülsoy
• Stage Name: Buğra Gülsoy
• Born: February 22, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Ankara, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Architect, Photographer, Author
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches
• Parents: Mr. Gülsoy, Mrs. Gülsoy
• Siblings: Onur Gülsoy
• Spouse: Nilüfer Gürbüz (m. 2018)
• Children: One son
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Buğra Gülsoy, a multifaceted artist, was born on February 22, 1982, in Ankara, Turkey, to Mr. Gülsoy, from Niğde, and Mrs. Gülsoy, from Erzincan.

Growing up in Ankara with his brother Onur, Buğra showed an early interest in the arts, gaining his first stage experience at age 13 in a local theatre production.

He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Ankara before moving to Cyprus in 2000 to study architecture at Eastern Mediterranean University, graduating in 2004.

He later pursued a master’s degree in advanced acting at Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul, blending his technical and creative passions.

Career

Buğra Gülsoy, a dynamic actor and filmmaker, began his acting career at 13 with a role in Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King at Cyprus’ Open Theatre.

While studying architecture, he acted and directed at the Cyprus National Theatre, producing experimental short films like Insan: Üçleme (Human: Trilogy) and Tepetaklak (Upside Down), which won awards at national and international festivals.

In 2007, his fictional film Mutlu Son (Happy End), which he directed and starred in, earned second place in a United Nations Development Project competition.

He co-founded the Cyprus Film Association and served as a project designer for the Cyprus International Short Film Festival.

Moving to Istanbul in 2008, Buğra debuted on television with Hepimiz Birimiz İçin as Nazim.

He rose to fame with roles as Tolga in Unutulmaz (2009–2010), Vural Namlı in Fatmagül’ün Suçu Ne? (2010–2011), and Güney Tekinoğlu in Kuzey Güney (2011–2013), the latter earning him a Best TV Series Actor award.

His film roles include Berat in Güneşi Gördüm (2009), Ahmet in Gölgeler ve Suretler (2010), and leads in Görümce (2016) and Mahalle (2017), which he co-directed with Serhat Teoman.

Other notable series include Aşk Yeniden (2015) as Fatih, Kızım (2018) as Demir Göktürk, Azize (2019) as Kartal Alpan, and Uyanış: Büyük Selçuklu (2020).

In 2024, he starred in Bahar and its second season.

Buğra also wrote and directed the play Pragma (2012–2013) and authored three books: Birinci Kıyamet, İkinci Kıyamet, and Luna.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bugragulsoy
• Facebook Handle: Bugra Gulsoy
• Twitter Handle: @BugraGulsoy

Personal Life

Buğra Gülsoy, a versatile artist, is married to actress Nilüfer Gürbüz, whom he wed in September 2018, and they have one son together.

He was previously married to actress Burcu Kara from July 2011 to 2012, with their marriage lasting only 12 months.

He also dated actress Selen Soyder briefly before his first marriage.

Residing in Istanbul, he enjoys photography, often sharing his work on Instagram, where he has over 2.9 million followers.

His hobbies include writing, directing, and painting, reflecting his multidisciplinary talents.

His Turkish ethnicity, with roots in Niğde and Erzincan, and Muslim faith shape his identity, though he keeps his religious beliefs private.

Filmography

Films

• Güneşi Gördüm (2009) – Berat (Movie)
• Gölgeler ve Suretler (2010) – Ahmet (Movie)
• Güzel Günler Göreceğiz (2012) – Supporting Role (Movie)
• Görümce (2016) – Ahmet (Movie)
• Acı Tatlı Ekşi (2017) – Supporting Role (Movie)
• Mahalle (2017) – Sabri (Movie, Co-Director)
• Cebimdeki Yabancı (2018) – Supporting Role (Movie)
• Yaren Leylek – Supporting Role (Movie)
• Siko Siko (2025) – Supporting Role (Movie)
• Restart (2025) – Supporting Role (Movie)

Television

• Hepimiz Birimiz İçin (2008) – Nazim Intizamoglu
• Unutulmaz (2009–2010) – Tolga Altınsoy
• Fatmagül’ün Suçu Ne? (2010–2011) – Vural Namlı
• Kuzey Güney (2011–2013) – Güney Tekinoğlu
• Eski Hikaye (2013–2014) – Mete
• Bana Artık Hicran De (2014) – Supporting Role
• Aşk Yeniden (2015) – Fatih
• 8. Gün (2018) – Supporting Role
• Kızım (2018) – Demir Göktürk
• Azize (2019) – Kartal Alpan
• Uyanış: Büyük Selçuklu (2020–2021) – Supporting Role
• Misafir (2021) – Supporting Role
• Dünya ile Benim Aramda (2022) – Supporting Role
• Bahar (2024) – Supporting Role
• Bahar S2 (2024) – Supporting Role
• One Last Sin (2025) – Supporting Role (Series)
• Mamlaket Al Hareer (2025) – Supporting Role (Series)

Net Worth

Buğra Gülsoy, a successful actor and multidisciplinary artist, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million USD.

His income is derived from his extensive acting career in television series like Kuzey Güney and Kızım, as well as films such as Görümce and Mahalle.