Tuba Büyüküstün Biography: Kids, Husband, Awards, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, TV Series

Tuba Büyüküstün is a Turkish actress who rose to prominence with her portrayal of Filiz Tekiner in the 2005 period drama Ihlamurlar Altında, earning her acclaim across the Middle East.

Born in Istanbul, she transitioned from television commercials to lead roles in series such as Asi (2007–2009) and Kara Para Aşk (2014–2015).

Her nomination for Best Actress at the 42nd International Emmy Awards for 20 Dakika (2013) further solidified her status, and her later work in Netflix’s Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020) introduced her to a global audience.

Profile

• Full name: Tuba Büyüküstün
• Date of birth: July 5, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Istanbul, Turkey
• State of origin: Istanbul Province, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Serdar Büyüküstün; Handan Büyüküstün
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Onur Saylak (m. 2011–2017)
• Children: Maya Büyüküstün; Toprak Büyüküstün
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Muslim
• Ethnicity: Turkish of Crimean Tatar and Cretan descent
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Tuba Büyüküstün is now 43 years old, having been born on July 5, 1982. She spent her childhood in Istanbul, the daughter of Serdar and Handan Büyüküstün, whose families trace their roots to Erzurum, Crimea and Crete.

After completing her secondary studies in her hometown, she enrolled at Mimar Sinan University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Stage Design and Costume, graduating in 2004.

Personal Life

In July 2011, she married actor Onur Saylak in Paris; their twin daughters Maya and Toprak were born in January 2012. The couple divorced in June 2017. Since then, Büyüküstün has kept her private life largely out of the spotlight, focusing on her career and raising her children.

Career

Büyüküstün began her on-screen journey with commercials before debuting in the final episodes of Sultan Makamı (2003). She gained early recognition as Zarife in Çemberimde Gül Oya (2004) and solidified her leading-lady status with Ihlamurlar Altında (2005–2007).

Between 2007 and 2009, she starred as Asiye in Asi, a period piece that became a regional hit. Her performance in 20 Dakika (2013) earned her an International Emmy nomination.

Subsequent roles include Elif in Kara Para Aşk (2014–2015), Sühan in Cesur ve Güzel (2016–2017) and Mara Branković in Netflix’s Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020).

In 2022, she led the drama Zeytin Ağacı as Ada. Alongside her television work, she has appeared in films such as Babam ve Oğlum (2005), Sınav (2006) and Daha (2017).

Awards

• Best Actress – Serbia and Montenegro International TV Festival (2005) for Gülizar
• Best Actress nomination – 42nd International Emmy Awards (2014) for 20 Dakika
• Elle Style Actress – Elle Style Awards Turkey (2011)
• Best Actress of the Year – Radio–Television Journalists Association Media Oscars (2010) for Gönülçelen

Net worth

Tuba Büyüküstün’s estimated net worth of $10 million is derived from earnings on leading roles in high-profile Turkish series, feature films, and lucrative endorsements with brands such as Pantene and MegaFon.

Social Media

• Instagram: @tubabustun.official
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Sultan Makamı (TV Series, 2003)
• Çemberimde Gül Oya (TV Series, 2004)
• Gülizar (Telefilm, 2004)
• Ihlamurlar Altında (TV Series, 2005–2007)
• Babam ve Oğlum (Film, 2005)
• Sınav (Film, 2006)
• Asi (TV Series, 2007–2009)
• Gönülçelen (TV Series, 2010–2011)
• 20 Dakika (TV Series, 2013)
• Kara Para Aşk (TV Series, 2014–2015)
• Cesur ve Güzel (TV Series, 2016–2017)
• Daha (Film, 2017)
• Rise of Empires: Ottoman (Web Series, 2020)
• Zeytin Ağacı (TV Series, 2022)
• Menajerimi Ara (TV Series, 2020)
• Sefirin Kızı (TV Series, 2021)
• Dar Elbise (Film, 2015)
• İstanbul Kırmızısı (Film, 2016)
• Yüreğine Sor (Film, 2010)
• Rüzgarın Hatıraları (Film, 2015)
• Orman (Film, 2015)