Nihal Candan Biography: Boyfriend, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Cause of Death, Family

Biography

Nihal Candan (June 15, 1995 – June 20, 2025) was a celebrated Turkish actress and social media influencer born in Mersin, Turkey.

She gained fame through her appearance on the 2014 reality fashion show Bu Tarz Benim and later competed on Survivor 2016.

Candan also starred as Ayse in the 2017 film Mezarlik and appeared in 2.Sayfa (2010). With over 900,000 Instagram followers, she built a successful career in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, launching the Nihal Candan Beauty Center.

In 2023, she and her sister, Bahar Candan, faced legal issues related to fraud and money laundering charges. Tragically, Candan developed severe anorexia nervosa during her time in prison, leading to her early release in 2024.

She passed away at age 30 in Istanbul due to complications from the disorder, weighing just 23 kilograms.

Turkish actress and social media influencer
Nihal Candan
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Nihal Candan
Born:	15 June 1995 (age 30 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mersin, Turkey
Died:	21 June 2025 (age 30 years)
Nationality:	Turkish
Education:	N/A
Height:	165 cm
Parents:	Umut Candan, Hakan Candan
Siblings:	Bahar Candan, Zeynep Su
Spouse:	Mehmet Faruk Çiçek (m. 2023-2025)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Hakan Boy (2020)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • Influencer
Net Worth:	$1 million-$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Nihal Candan was born on June 15, 1995, in Mersin, Turkey, where she spent her formative years in a supportive middle-class family environment.

From an early age, she displayed an interest in the performing arts, participating in school events and amateur modelling photo shoots, which foreshadowed her later career in entertainment and fashion.

Her upbringing blended academic pursuits with creative inclinations, influenced by her family’s emphasis on education. She is of Turkish ethnicity, based on her nationality and family background, with no specific details on her ethnic origins beyond this publicly available information.

Her religion is not disclosed in available sources. Her parents are Hakan Candan and Umut Candan, both educators. She has two younger sisters: Bahar Candan (born February 17, 1998) and Zeynep Su (born after 2007). Nihal studied law at Istanbul Beykent University.

Career

Nihal Candan became a recognizable figure in Turkey’s entertainment and fashion scenes through her work in reality television, acting, and social media.

She first drew national attention in 2014 as a contestant on the reality fashion competition Bu Tarz Benim (This Is My Style), where her bold personality and distinctive fashion sense quickly made her a fan favorite.

Her popularity grew further in 2016 when she joined the widely watched reality competition Survivor Turkey, where she demonstrated resilience and determination that resonated with viewers.

Expanding her career, Candan explored acting and took on the role of Ayşe in the 2017 horror film Mezarlık (The Cemetery). She also made television appearances on programs such as 2.Sayfa, continuing to build her profile in Turkish media.

Alongside her on-screen career, she leveraged her growing popularity on social media, eventually gaining over 900,000 Instagram followers by sharing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content. This online presence enabled her to establish the Nihal Candan Beauty Center, a business venture that further solidified her personal brand within the fashion and beauty industry.

Despite her success, Candan’s career encountered major setbacks in 2023 when she and her sister, Bahar, were linked to a legal case involving allegations of fraud and money laundering related to their business dealings.

These controversies, while damaging, did not erase her established presence in Turkish pop culture. Tragically, her later years were marked by severe health struggles with anorexia nervosa, which led to her passing in 2025.

Social Media

• Instagram: Nihal Candan (@nihalcandann)
• IMDb: Nihal Candan
• Facebook: Nihal Candan

Personal Life

Nihal Candan, born on June 15, 1995, and passed away on June 20, 2025, was 30 years old at the time of her death.

She married once, to businessman Mehmet Faruk Çiçek, on July 28, 2023, in a short-lived union that ended in separation and eventual divorce, amid reports that he abandoned her during her imprisonment and later became engaged to another woman, despite her claims that they were still married.

Candan had no children. Her height was 165 cm (approximately 5 feet 5 inches).

Candan was involved in a high-profile and controversial relationship with Hakan Boy around 2020, a married businessman with two children who was in the process of divorcing; the affair drew public scrutiny, including family tensions and her interactions with his wife and children, and it ended tragically with Boy‘s death in April 2021 after falling from a building.

Following that, her relationship with Mehmet Faruk Çiçek led to their 2023 marriage, though no other significant romantic partnerships are documented in public records.

Net Worth

Nihal Candan‘s net worth was estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, primarily attributed to her earnings as a TV actress, reality star, and social media influencer with over 900,000 Instagram followers, as well as her business venture, the Nihal Candan Beauty Center.

Her income stemmed from television appearances, modelling, endorsements, and her beauty brand. However, legal troubles in 2023, including fraud and money laundering charges, and her battle with anorexia nervosa, likely impacted her financial standing before her passing in June 2025.