Seda Bakan Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, TV Series, Movies, Daughters, Husband

Seda Bakan is a Turkish actress who first won audience notice as Leyla in the 2007 series Sana Mecburum.

Born in Gebze, she went on to become a familiar face in both television and film comedies, earning particular acclaim for her portrayal of Eda in the crime series Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi and Feyyza in the hit sitcom Kardeş Payı.

Her role as Pınar in the box-office hit Arif V 216 further expanded her appeal, making her one of Turkey’s most sought-after comedic talents.

Profile

• Full name: Seda Bakan
• Date of birth: 10 October 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 1.71 m
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Ali Erel (m. 27 September 2014–present)
• Children: Two daughters – Leyla Erel and a younger daughter (born circa late 2019 – early 2020)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Muslim
• Ethnicity: Turkish (maternal Thessaloniki) and Bosnian (paternal Sarajevo) descent
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Seda Bakan is now 40 years old, having been born on 10 October 1985. She spent her childhood in Gebze, Kocaeli, where her maternal family traces its roots to Thessaloniki and her paternal line to Sarajevo. After completing secondary school, she enrolled at Sakarya University’s Department of International Trade and graduated in an undocumented year.

During her university years, she trained at Türvak Sinema Oyunculuk Okulu, laying the groundwork for her acting debut. Beyond her formal education, Seda has largely kept details about her parents and siblings out of the public eye.

Personal Life

In January 2014, Seda Bakan became engaged to jazz musician Ali Erel; they married on 27 September 2014. The couple has two children together: their eldest daughter, Leyla Erel, and a second, younger daughter born around late 2019 or early 2020.

Beyond her marriage and children, she maintains a largely private family life, sharing occasional insights on social media but keeping personal details private.  

Career

Bakan made her screen debut as Leyla in the 2007 TV series Sana Mecburum. She then appeared in Pars: Narkoterör (2007–2008) and as Başak in Adanalı (2008–2009).

Her performance as Eda in Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi (2010–2012) led to two feature-length spin-off films: Behzat Ç.: Seni Kalbime Gömdüm (2011) and Behzat Ç. Ankara Yanıyor (2013). Between 2014 and 2015, she starred as Feyyza in the comedy series Kardeş Payı, followed by the lead in Bana Sevmeyi Anlat (2016).

On the big screen, she played Pınar in Arif V 216 (2018) and a leading role in Öldür Beni Sevgilim (2019). In 2022, she joined the cast of Netflix’s Another Self, demonstrating her continued versatility across formats.

Awards

Sadri Alışık Theatre and Cinema Awards:

• 2018 – Nominee, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy (Arif V 216)  

Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards:

• 2015 – Nominee, Best Comedy Actress (Kardeş Payı)  
• 2022 – Nominee, Best Internet Series (Another Self)  
• International İzmir Film Festival (Golden Artemis Awards):
• 2020 – Nominee, Best Actress (Film) (Öldür Beni Sevgilim)  

Net worth

Seda Bakan’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million, derived from earnings from leading television roles, feature films, endorsements, and appearances at high-profile events.  

Social Media

• Instagram: @sedabakan
• X: @bakanseda

Filmography

• Sana Mecburum (TV Series, 2007)
• Pars: Narkoterör (TV Series, 2007–2008)
• Adanalı (TV Series, 2008–2009)
• Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi (TV Series, 2010–2012)
• Behzat Ç.: Seni Kalbime Gömdüm (Film, 2011)
• Behzat Ç. Ankara Yanıyor (Film, 2013)
• Kardeş Payı (TV Series, 2014–2015)
• Bana Sevmeyi Anlat (TV Series, 2016)
• Arif V 216 (Film, 2018)
• Öldür Beni Sevgilim (Film, 2019)
• Another Self (Web Series, 2022)