Ilker Kaleli is a Turkish actor, known for his role in the Turkish TV series Poyraz Karayel. In 2021, he was invited to play a supporting role in the Netflix crime drama Snake.
Wiki/Biography
Ilker Kaleli was born on Friday, May 11, 1984 (37 years old in 2021) and his birthplace is Istanbul, Turkey. His star sign is Taurus. He completed his graduation in Arts Management, and in 2005, Ilker applied to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and studied for a degree in Acting.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 10″
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Black
Family and Race
Parents and siblings
Ilker Kaleli’s mother is Beril Öztunalı. She is half German and half Turkish. His father is a Turkish citizen born in Van Province. Ilker Kaleli has a younger sister, Eda E. Kaleli.
Ilker Kaleli and his mother
girlfriend
Ilker Kaleli is rumored to be in a relationship with Turkish actress Burçin Terzioğlu. The rumors started when a photo of Ilker and Burçin with Ilker’s sister appeared on the Internet.
Ilker Kaleli with Burcin Terzioglu and his sister Eda Kaleli (right)
Profession
After graduating in Arts Management, Ilker began working as a DJ at a local club and often performed for parties at night. In 2005, he enrolled in the acting course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in London. After completing the course, Ilker began playing a supporting role in the 2012 TV psychological thriller “Son”. He then played the lead role in the TV series “Kayıp Şehir” (2012-2013) and “Kayip” (2013). In 2014, he played the lead role in the Turkish thriller “Silsile”.
Silsile poster
In 2015, Ilker Kaleli played the main character Ahmet Poyraz Karayel in the Turkish TV series Poyraz Karayel. The last episode of the series aired in 2017. Ilker then starred in another Turkish TV series Dip (2018). In 2021, he was invited to star in the crime drama The Serpent, a co-production between Netflix and BBC One, playing the supporting role of Vitali Hakim. The series aired on Netflix on January 1, 2021.
Awards
- 2015 YBTB Annual Award “Most Successful TV Actor”
- 2015 Best Television Actor of the Year at the Halic University Top Awards
- 2016 Gazi University Best Actor of the Year
- 2016 Ayaklı Newspaper TV Star Awards Best Detective TV Series Actor
- 2016 Pantene Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actor
- 2016 IMK Social Media Awards Best Actor
Ilker Kaleri gave a speech after receiving the award
- 2017 YTÜ Annual Star Award for Most Popular TV Actor
- 2017 İTÜ EMÖS Achievement Award for Most Successful TV Actor of the Year
- Special Award for Contribution to the Series Poyraz Karayel 2017 Special Award
- 2017 Valentine’s Day Symbolic Couple Survey Award Symbolic Couple of the Year (Burçin & İlker)
- 2017 Poltio.com TV Poll Award Most Popular Couple (Burçin & İlker)
Facts/Trivia
- Ilk’s parents divorced when he was thirteen.
- Ilker is fluent in English and speaks three other languages – Spanish, a Middle Eastern language and Turkish.
- Ilker is not only an excellent actor, he is also a skilled musician who plays guitar, piano and drums. He sang songs and played instruments in several episodes of “Poyraz Karayel”. He also sang the title song of “Silsile”.
- Ilker is an animal lover and has a pet cat.
Ilker Kaleli and his cat
- He loves bicycles and owns a BMW R nineT.
Ilker Kaleli and his bike
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education