Elçin Sangu Biography: Movies, Boyfriend, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Awards, Ethnicity, Instagram, Height

Elçin Sangu is a Turkish actress, model, and classically trained singer who gained nationwide fame for her portrayal of Defne Topal in the hit romantic-comedy TV series Kiralık Aşk (2015–2017).

She has since expanded into cinema, digital productions, and brand endorsements, maintaining her place among Turkey’s highest-paid actresses.

Profile

• Full name: Elçin Sangu
• Date of birth: 13 August 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: İzmir, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Profession: Actress, model, classically trained opera singer
• Height: 1.69 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Weight: 57 kg (126 lb)
• Hair color: Natural red-copper
• Parents: Mother – Müyesser Ses
• Siblings: Only child
• Spouse: Unmarried
• Children: None
• Relationship status: In a long-term relationship with Yunus Özdiken
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Circassian descent
• Net worth: US $8 million

Early Life and Education

Elçin Sangu was born on 13 August 1985 in İzmir, Turkey and is now at the age of 40. Raised as an only child in a Circassian family, she developed an early interest in music and the performing arts.

She studied Opera at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Mersin University, graduating with a focus on vocal performance. She later received professional acting training at Sahne Tozu Theatre in İzmir. Her operatic background contributed to the control and projection that distinguish her acting style today.

Personal Life

Elçin Sangu has been in a steady relationship with Yunus Özdiken, a business professional who works for a private firm outside the entertainment industry. The couple has kept a low public profile for over a decade.

Sangu resides in Istanbul, where she balances acting, brand campaigns, and music projects. Fluent in Turkish and English, she is known for her love of cats, travel, and painting.

Career

Elçin Sangu made her television debut in Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki (2011), portraying Jale, and soon appeared in several other series: Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer (2012–2013), Bir Aşk Hikâyesi (2013–2014), and Kurt Seyit ve Şura (2014).

Her career breakthrough arrived with Kiralık Aşk (Love for Rent) (2015–2017), where she starred opposite Barış Arduç. The series became a ratings phenomenon across Turkey and the Middle East, earning Sangu widespread popularity and endorsement contracts.

She later headlined Çarpışma (2018–2019) alongside Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ and acted in Netflix’s Yaşamayanlar (2018). On film, she starred in Mutluluk Zamanı (Time of Happiness, 2017), and 9 Kere Leyla (9 Times Leyla, 2020). Her most recent TV appearance was in Çöp Adam (The Stickman) (2022–2023).

Alongside acting, she has been the face of numerous brands including Sunsilk, Boyner, Elidor, DeFacto, and Head & Shoulders Turkey, reinforcing her status as one of the most marketable celebrities in Turkey.

Awards

• 2015 – Golden Butterfly Award (Hayatımın Rolü – Best Breakthrough Actress)
• 2016 – Golden Butterfly Award (Best Romantic Comedy Actress for Kiralık Aşk)
• 2016 – Murex d’Or (Lebanon) – Best International Actress
• 2017 – Turkey Youth Awards – Favorite TV Actress
• 2019 – GQ Turkey TV Star of the Year Nominee

Net Worth

Elçin Sangu’s net worth is estimated at approximately US $8 million. Her wealth comes from television and film roles, brand endorsement contracts etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @elcinsangu
• Twitter/X: @elcinsangu
• TikTok: @elcinsangu
• YouTube: Elçin Sangu

Filmography

• Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki (2011)
• Sen de Gitme (2012)
• Hiç (2012)
• Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer (2012–2013)
• Bir Aşk Hikâyesi (2013–2014)
• Kurt Seyit ve Şura (2014)
• Sevdam Alabora (2015)
• Kiralık Aşk (2015–2017)
• Mutluluk Zamanı (2017)
• Yaşamayanlar (2018)
• Çarpışma (2018–2019)
• 9 Kere Leyla (2020)
• İyi Günde Kötü Günde (2020)
• Yalancılar ve Mumları (2021)
• Çöp Adam (2022–2023)