Taro Emir Tekin Biography: Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, TV Series, Girlfriends, Movies

Tarık “Taro” Emir Tekin, known professionally as Taro Emir Tekin, is a Turkish actor recognised for his roles in television series such as Sadakatsiz (A Woman Scorned, 2020-2022), Bir Peri Masalı (A Fairy Tale, 2022), and Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy, 2023).

Born into a family of artists and athletes, he pursued acting with a strong educational foundation in drama from prestigious institutions in England, including the Oxford School of Drama.

Tekin’s nuanced performances and rising popularity, bolstered by his Golden Butterfly Award for Shining Star, have established him as a promising talent in Turkish entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Tarık Emir Tekin
• Stage Name: Taro Emir Tekin
• Born: 15 June 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.84m
• Parents: Şevval Sam and Metin Tekin
• Siblings: None
• Girlfriends: Defne Anisoğlu, Sofia Katc (ex), Leyla Tanlar (ex, rumoured)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Tarık Emir Tekin was born on June 15, 1997, in Istanbul, Turkey, to Şevval Sam, a renowned actress and singer, and Metin Tekin, a retired Beşiktaş footballer. His grandmother, Leman Sam, is a celebrated singer, embedding him in a creative and athletic family.

Raised in Istanbul, Tekin showed an early interest in acting, performing in school plays. After his parents’ divorce, he grew up primarily with his mother, whose influence steered him away from football despite his father’s legacy.

Tekin pursued his education abroad, attending the Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts and earning a PaPA degree from the University of the Arts London.

He furthered his training with the RADA Foundation Course and graduated from the Oxford School of Drama in 2018, becoming the first Turkish student among 17 selected from thousands of applicants. His ethnicity is Turkish, with roots in Kocaeli, and his religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Taro Emir Tekin began his acting career in 2020 with a role as Mehmed’s Entourage 1 in Netflix’s historical docudrama Rise of Empires: Ottoman, marking his professional debut. That same year, he played Bulut in BluTV’s streaming series Çıplak (Naked), showcasing his ability to handle modern, edgy roles.

His breakthrough came with the role of Selçuk Dağcı in Sadakatsiz (2020-2022), a Kanal D drama that significantly raised his profile, earning him widespread recognition. In 2021, he starred in the film Akis (Reflection) alongside Selçuk Yöntem, a project praised for his energetic performance.

Tekin’s lead role as Onur Köksal in Bir Peri Masalı (2022) on FOX TV further solidified his status, portraying a complex character in a romantic drama. His performance earned him the Shining Star award at the 2022 Golden Butterfly Awards, a testament to his rising prominence.

In 2023, he joined Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy, Season 2) as Kaya Sönmez, a cosmopolitan character whose arrival disrupts the Korhan family dynamics, gaining attention in Turkey and internationally, particularly in Spain, where the series airs as Una Nueva Vida on Antena 3.

Tekin’s recent projects include films like 6 Ayyam (2025), Badaa Saat Fi Yawman Ma (2024), El Nos (2024), and One Last Sin (2025), as well as the series El Harifa 2: El Remontada (2025). Managed by İdil İletişim, he continues to take on diverse roles, balancing television and cinema.

Beyond acting, Tekin is an amateur musician, composing and performing music as a hobby. His multilingual skills in Turkish and English enhance his potential for international projects. His career trajectory reflects a deliberate focus on challenging roles, drawing on his extensive drama training.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @taroemir
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @taroemir

Personal Life

Taro Emir Tekin is currently dating Defne Anisoğlu, with their relationship noted in recent reports. He was previously in a long-term relationship with French model Sofia Katc, which ended in December 2022, a breakup he publicly addressed, expressing lingering feelings in a 2023 interview. Rumours linked him to actress Leyla Tanlar, though these were unconfirmed. Tekin has no children and has not been married.

Filmography

• Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020) – Mehmed Entourage 1
• Çıplak (2020) – Bulut
• Sadakatsiz (2020-2022) – Selçuk Dağcı
• Akis (Reflection) (2021)
• Bir Peri Masalı (2022) – Onur Köksal
• Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy) (2023) – Kaya Sönmez
• Badaa Saat Fi Yawman Ma (2024)
• El Nos (2024)
• 6 Ayyam (2025)
• El Harifa 2: El Remontada (2025)
• One Last Sin (2025)

Net Worth

Taro Emir Tekin has an estimated net worth of $500,000, primarily earned through his acting roles in television series like Sadakatsiz, Bir Peri Masalı, and Yalı Çapkını, as well as films such as Akis and upcoming projects like One Last Sin. His social media presence, with over 650,000 Instagram followers, also contributes to his income through brand endorsements and promotions.