Selen Özbayrak Biography: Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Movies, Awards, Boyfriend

Selen Özbayrak is a Turkish actress, model, and social media influencer known for her breakout role as Dicle in the hit television series Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy, 2022-present), which has gained significant popularity in Turkey and internationally, particularly in Spain as Una Nueva Vida on Antena 3.

With a background in communications from Istanbul University and training under Ayla Algan, she has quickly risen to prominence through her natural screen presence and engaging social media persona.

Özbayrak’s charm and growing fan base have positioned her as a rising star in Turkish entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Selen Özbayrak
• Stage Name: Selen Özbayrak
• Born: 3 July 2001
• Age: 23 years old
• Birthplace: Trabzon, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Social Media Influencer
• Height: 1.67m
• Parents: Mr. Özbayrak and Mrs. Özbayrak
• Siblings: Emre Özbayrak
• Boyfriends: Doğukan Polat
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $850,000

Early Life and Education

Selen Özbayrak was born on July 3, 2001, in Trabzon, Turkey, and later moved to Istanbul, where she was raised. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Özbayrak, and her brother, Emre Özbayrak, a short film director, have kept a low public profile. From a young age, Selen showed an interest in acting and modelling, which she pursued alongside her studies.

She graduated from Istanbul University, majoring in Communication Studies, and received acting training from renowned actress Ayla Algan, which honed her skills for her television debut. Her ethnicity is Turkish, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Selen Özbayrak began her career as a social media influencer, leveraging her beauty, style, and personality to amass over 220,000 Instagram followers as of 2025.

Her online presence caught the attention of industry professionals, leading to her acting debut in the short film The Last Dance (2018), directed by her brother, Emre Özbayrak. She gained further experience with guest roles in the series The Agency (2019) and The Choice (2020).

Her breakthrough came in 2022 with the role of Dicle in Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy), a romantic drama series starring Mert Ramazan Demir and Afra Saraçoğlu.

As Dicle, a naive young woman working as a maid in the Korhan family mansion alongside her mother, Sultan (İrem Altuğ), Özbayrak earned critical acclaim for her natural performance and chemistry with co-stars.

The series’s success, particularly its international reach, made her a household name in Turkey and boosted her profile abroad. In 2024, she starred as Melisa in Annem Ankara, further showcasing her versatility in a dramatic role.

Özbayrak’s recent projects include ongoing work in Yalı Çapkını, where her character’s storyline involving a potential relationship with Orhan Korhan has sparked significant plot developments, as noted in media coverage from 2025. Beyond acting, she continues to model and promote brands, capitalising on her social media influence.

Represented by Emre Ahlatlı Agency, Özbayrak is pursuing acting studies to refine her craft, with aspirations to take on more diverse roles in film and international projects.

Her hobbies, including photography, fashion, and travel, complement her creative career, as evident in her Instagram posts, which showcase visits to museums and art exhibitions.

Social Media

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

Personal Life

Selen Özbayrak is in a relationship with actor and model Doğukan Polat, her co-star from Yalı Çapkını, where he played Fuat Korhan. The couple met on set during the series’s first season and confirmed their relationship after its conclusion, despite an 11-year age difference (she is 23, he is 34).

They frequently share affectionate posts on social media, appearing together at events, restaurants, and cafes, as reported by outlets like El Confidencial and Diez Minutos.

While some sources have speculated they are just friends, their public interactions suggest a romantic connection. Özbayrak has no children and has not been married.

Filmography

• The Last Dance (2018) – Short Film
• The Agency (2019) – Guest Role
• The Choice (2020) – Guest Role
• Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy) (2022-present) – Dicle
• Annem Ankara (2024) – Melisa

Net Worth

Selen Özbayrak has an estimated net worth of $850,000, primarily earned through her acting roles in Yalı Çapkını and Annem Ankara, as well as modelling projects and social media endorsements.

Her Instagram following of over 220,000 contributes significantly to her income through brand sponsorships, reflecting her growing influence in the entertainment and digital spheres.