İlker Kaleli Biography: Ex-Girlfriends, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Movies, Height, Awards, Age, Songs
İlker Kaan Kaleli, professionally known as İlker Kaleli, is a Turkish actor, musician, and composer.
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He is best known for his leading roles in Poyraz Karayel, Kayıp Şehir, Kayıp, Öğretmen, Dip, The Serpent, and La Pasión Turca.
Regarded as one of Turkey’s finest television actors, he has received widespread acclaim for his performances and won the prestigious Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actor.
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| Real Name: | İlker Kaan Kaleli |
| Stage Name: | İlker Kaleli |
| Born: | May 11, 1984 (age 42 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality: | Turkish |
| Ethnicity: | Turkish and Kurdish (with German ancestry through his maternal family) |
| Height: | 5 ft 9¾ in (177 cm) |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Parents: | Recep Kaleli, Beril Öztunalı |
| Siblings: | Eda Esin Kaleli |
| Spouse: | Burçin Terzioglu (2014 - 2018), Begüm Birgören (2014) and Gökçe Bahadir (2013) |
| Occupation: | Actor, Musician, Composer |
| Net Worth: | $4 million |
Early Life and Education
İlker Kaleli was born on May 11, 1984, in Istanbul, Turkey, to Recep Kaleli and Beril Öztunalı. His father is of Kurdish descent from Van Province, while his mother has both Turkish and German heritage.
His parents divorced when he was thirteen years old, an experience that greatly influenced his early life. He grew up having one siblings named Eda Esin Kaleli.
Career
İlker Kaleli began his professional acting career with roles in the television series Son (2012) and Kayıp Şehir (2012–2013). His portrayal of İrfan in Kayıp Şehir earned him widespread recognition and established him as one of Turkey’s most promising actors.
Kaleli achieved international fame after starring as Poyraz Karayel in the hit series Poyraz Karayel (2015–2017), a performance that earned him the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actor.
He later headlined Dip, Öğretmen, appeared in the internationally acclaimed Netflix/BBC drama The Serpent, and starred in the Spanish-Turkish series La Pasión Turca.
Beyond acting, he is an accomplished musician who plays the guitar, piano, and drums, and has composed and performed music featured in several of his productions. He is also a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor.
Awards and Nominations
- 43rd Golden Butterfly Awards – Best Actor (Poyraz Karayel) – Winner (2016).
- Recipient of several university and media awards for his performance in Poyraz Karayel.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ilkercakaleli
Personal Life
İlker Kaleli, 42 years old, is currently single. Ilker Kaleli has been in relationships with Burçin Terzioglu (2014 – 2018), Begüm Birgören (2014) and Gökçe Bahadir (2013). He has no children.
Outside acting, Kaleli is passionate about music, scuba diving, and languages.
He speaks fluent English and is known for his musical talents, regularly playing the guitar, piano, and drums. İlker Kaleli stands approximately 5 ft 9¾ in (177 cm) tall.
Net Worth
İlker Kaleli has a net worth of approximately $4 million USD.
His income is generated primarily through acting in television series and films, music composition, soundtrack performances, brand endorsements, and commercial appearances.
Filmography
Films
- Silsile (Consequences) (2014)
Television
- Son (2012)
- Kayıp Şehir (2012–2013)
- Kayıp (2013–2014)
- Poyraz Karayel (2015–2017)
- Dip (2018)
- Öğretmen (2020)
- The Serpent (2021)
- Arak (Kara) (2023–2024)
- La Pasión Turca (2024)
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