Zehra Yılmaz Biography: Husband, Age, Religion, Net Worth, Kids, Parents, Movies, Height, Wikipedia
Biography
Zehra Yılmaz is a gifted Turkish actress born on July 30, 1992, in Mersin, Turkey.
She spent much of her childhood (ages 4 to 17) in Baku, Azerbaijan, due to her father’s work, where she attended a Russian college and became fluent in Azerbaijani and Russian.
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She graduated from Marmara University‘s Faculty of Radio, Television, and Cinema in 2016 and trained in acting at Cüneyt Sayıl’s workshop.
Yılmaz began her professional career in television around 2016, gaining recognition for roles in popular Turkish series such as Bodrum Masalı (Crossroads, as Rana), Cennetin Gözyaşları (Tears of Heaven / Cennet), Kara Yazı, Kimse Bilmez, Gençliğim Eyvah, Gül Masalı, and Hudutsuz Sevda (Boundless Love).
She has built a strong social media presence, particularly on Instagram (@zehraylmz), where she has over 850,000 followers and shares modeling, lifestyle, and professional content. She stands at approximately 1.70 m (5’7″) and is the older sister of Damla Yılmaz Sipahi.
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| Real Name: | Zehra Yılmaz |
| Born: | 30 July 1992 (age 33 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Mersin, Türkiye |
| Nationality: | Turkish |
| Education: | Marmara University |
| Height: | 1.70 m |
| Parents: | Ahmet Yılmaz, Fatma Yılmaz |
| Siblings: | Damla Yılmaz Sipahi |
| Spouse: | Not Married |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Cem Belevi (2017-2021), Ümit Oruç (2021) |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | $1 million-$3 million (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Zehra Yılmaz was born on July 30, 1992, in Anamur, Mersin, Turkey, to her parents, Ahmet Yılmaz and Fatma Yılmaz.
Growing up in a Turkish Muslim family, she was raised with Islamic values that remain an important part of her cultural identity. She lived in Anamur until the age of four, when her family relocated to Baku, Azerbaijan, due to her father’s professional commitments there.
During her 13 years in Baku, from ages 4 to 17, she attended a Russian college, becoming fluent in Azerbaijani and Russian while maintaining strong ties to her Turkish roots.
At 17, she returned to Istanbul, Turkey, to pursue higher education. She is of Turkish ethnicity, with the surname Yılmaz, a common Turkish one, and her background reflects a blend of Turkish heritage shaped by her time abroad.
She has one younger sister, Damla Yılmaz Sipahi, who is also involved in the entertainment industry.
Zehra graduated from Marmara University‘s Faculty of Radio, Television, and Cinema in 2016. While at university, she honed her craft through professional acting training at Cüneyt Sayıl‘s Acting Workshop, laying the foundation for her successful career in Turkish television.
Careeer
Zehra Yılmaz began her acting career in 2016, playing Rana in the Kanal D series Bodrum Masalı (Crossroads), where she appeared in 32 episodes. This role introduced her to Turkish television, and she soon took on supporting and recurring parts in other popular dramas.
She appeared in Kara Yazı in 2017 and became more widely known for her role as Melisa Soyer in Cennet’in Gözyaşları (Tears of Heaven / Cennet) from 2017 to 2018, a series that further increased her visibility.
In 2019, she played Tuğçe Işık in Aşk ve Sır (Love and Secrets), appearing in 24 episodes and strengthening her reputation in romantic and dramatic roles. In the early 2020s, Yılmaz played a variety of roles, including Çağla in Gençliğim Eyvah (2020), Betül in Kalp Yarası (2021–2022), and Selvi Hatun in the historical series Kuruluş: Osman (2021–2022).
She also appeared in films such as Zoraki Misafir (2021) and Canım Dayım (2022). In 2022, she starred as Ece Kardaş in the ATV series Gül Masalı, adding to her experience in family and romantic dramas.
More recently, she appeared in Yaz Şarkısı (2023) and joined the ongoing series Hudutsuz Sevda (Boundless Love, 2023–present), where she plays Gamze Tugay Leto in a recurring role.
Besides her main roles, Yılmaz has also made guest and supporting appearances in other projects, including Var Bunlar and several short features.
Social Media
- Wikipedia: Zehra Yılmaz
- Facebook: Zehra Yilmaz (@zeheylmaz)
- Instagram: Zehra Yılmaz (@zehraylmz)
- IMDb: Zehra Yilmaz
Personal Life
Zehra Yılmaz was born on July 30, 1992, making her 33 years old. She stands at 1.70 meters (approximately 5’7″) tall, a detail consistently noted across various biographical profiles.
She has never been married and has no children. Her most notable romance was with Turkish singer Cem Belevi, with whom she was in a relationship for over three years starting around 2017. Belevi proposed to her on her birthday in July 2020 during a romantic boat surprise, and the couple appeared headed toward marriage.
However, they separated by early 2021 amid media speculation about the reasons, though neither confirmed infidelity or specific causes; Yılmaz stated reconciliation was not possible and wished well for both sides.
Briefly after the breakup, in January 2021, she was linked to businessman Ümit Oruç, but the relationship was short-lived and not confirmed long-term.
In 2023, she made comments hinting at being in love and not vacationing alone, sparking curiosity, but no further details emerged. Zehra Yılmaz appears to be single.
Net Worth
Zehra Yılmaz’s net worth is estimated to be in the range of $1 million to $3 million USD (approximately ₺35–100 million TRY, subject to current exchange rates).
Sources such as Super Stars Bio commonly cite around $1 million, while some older YouTube profiles and fan content have suggested up to $3 million. A social media earnings tracker estimates her Instagram account (@zehraylmz, with over 850,000 followers) generates substantial annual income—potentially $231,000–$316,000—from sponsorships, promotions, and brand collaborations alone, contributing significantly to her overall wealth.
Her earnings primarily come from recurring and supporting roles in Turkish television series (dizis) like Hudutsuz Sevda, Gül Masalı, Cennet’in Gözyaşları, and others, where mid-tier actors often receive competitive per-episode payments in successful shows. Additional income flows from occasional film appearances, modeling, and digital endorsements.
Filmography
Television Series
- Bodrum Masalı (Crossroads, 2016–2017, Kanal D) – Rana (32 episodes)
- Kara Yazı (Black Letter, 2017) – Melisa
- Cennet’in Gözyaşları (Cennet / Tears of Heaven, 2017–2018, atv) – Melisa Soyer
- Kimse Bilmez (Nobody Knows, 2019) – Tuğçe Işık (also known as Tugce Isik)
- Gençliğim Eyvah (My Youth Alas / Gençliğim Eyvah, 2020) – Çağla (11 episodes)
- Baba Parası (2020) – Nurten
- Kalp Yarası (Heart Wound, 2021–2022) – Betül Öztürk / Betül
- Kuruluş: Osman (Establishment: Osman, 2021–2022) – Selvi Hatun
- Var Bunlar (There Are These, 2022) – Yeliz (guest / supporting, including Season 2)
- Gül Masalı (Rose Tale, 2022) – Ece Kardaş
- Yaz Şarkısı (Summer Song, 2023) – Aslı / Aslı Paksoy (8 episodes)
- Hudutsuz Sevda (Boundless Love, 2023–ongoing, including 2024–2025 episodes) – Gamze Tugay Leto / Gamze (recurring; appeared in ~29–33+ episodes across seasons, from episode 31 onward in some listings)
Films
- Zoraki Misafir (Forced Guest, 2021) – Elif
- Canım Dayım (My Dear Uncle, 2022) – Supporting role
- Türkler Çıldırmış Olmalı 2: Mavi Vatan (The Turks Must Be Crazy 2: Blue Homeland, 2023–2024 release) – Role (feature film)
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