Meryem Uzerli Biography: Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Meryem Sarah Uzerli, also known as Meryem Uzerli, is a German-Turkish actress and model celebrated for her iconic portrayal of Hürrem Sultan in the historical drama series Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century).

Her breakthrough role earned her widespread acclaim, including a Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actress, and she has since starred in films like Kovan and series such as RU, blending her dual cultural heritage in international projects across Germany and Turkey.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Meryem Sarah Uzerli
• Stage Name: Meryem Uzerli
• Born: August 12, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Kassel, Germany
• Nationality: German Turkish
• Ethnicity: Mixed
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Hüseyin Uzerli and Ursula Uzerli
• Siblings: Three
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Lara Jemima and Lily
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Meryem Uzerli was born on August 12, 1982, in Kassel, Germany. She was raised by her parents, Hüseyin Uzerli, her Turkish father, and Ursula Uzerli, her German mother. She grew up having two older brothers and one older sister, Canan Uzerli, who is a jazz musician.

She attended the Freie Waldorf School in Kassel, where her artistic talents were nurtured through theater projects. From 2000 to 2003, she studied acting at the Schauspielstudio Frese in Hamburg, enrolling as the youngest student at age 17.

Her ethnicity is Mixed (Turkish and German). Her religion is Unknown.

Career

Meryem Uzerli began her career in German theater and small roles in films and TV series. Her international breakthrough came in 2011 when she was cast as Hürrem Sultan in the Turkish series Muhteşem Yüzyıl (2011–2013), appearing in over 100 episodes before leaving for health reasons. The role brought her massive fame, awards, and recognition across the world.

She returned to acting with supporting roles in series like Gecenin Kraliçesi (Queen of the Night) and Eskiya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz.

She starred in films including Annemin Yarasi (My Mother’s Wound, 2016), Öteki Taraf (2017), Cingöz Recai (2017), Keeping the Bees (2019), Kovan (2018), and recent projects like RU (2024) and Güzel Bir Rüya (2024). She has also appeared in Portrait of a Scandalous Family (2024).

She maintains dual residences in Berlin and Istanbul, embracing her multicultural background through modeling, brand collaborations, and her official website for bookings and updates.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @meryemuzerlimeryem

Personal Life

Meryem Uzerli, 43, is a single mother with no publicly known current relationship or spouse. She previously dated Turkish businessman Can Ateş, with whom she welcomed her daughter Lara Jemima on February 10, 2014. The relationship ended around that time.

She gave birth to her second daughter, Lily, on January 8, 2021, with the father’s identity kept private. She has focused on raising her two daughters while prioritizing privacy in her personal affairs.

Net Worth

Meryem Uzerli‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in major Turkish television series like Muhteşem Yüzyıl and recent projects such as RU, film appearances in Turkish and international productions, modeling contracts and brand endorsements, commercial appearances, and social media influence through Instagram with millions of followers featuring promotions in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors.