Cansu Dere is a popular Turkish actress, famous model and the first Turkish woman to become the face of the L'Oreal Paris brand. Cansu Dere is called one of the most stylish actresses in Turkey and a model of personal freedom.
Very little is known about the childhood period of the performer's life. Cansu was born in Ankara in mid-October 1980. The head of the family worked in the trade, my mother was a school teacher.
The path to the dream
Together with the younger brother of the future celebrity, the whole family soon moved to Izmir. There Cansu finished her studies at school.
The girl was fond of history and ballet. She put the dreams of dancing into the background and decided to get an education as a historian. Dere went to study at Istanbul University. The girl decided to become an archaeologist.
The bright appearance immediately attracted attention to the student. The beauty took part in the competition and won the title of "Miss University". The organizers of Miss Turkey Gzellik Yarmas drew attention to the participant and invited to take part in the event. Cansu entered the trio of winners.
Modeling agencies are also interested in her. Pictures of the charming brunette were shown on glossy magazines, she defiled on the catwalks, participated in Fashion Weeks.
Very soon, cooperation with famous designers began and Cansu turned into the highest paid model in the country. Dere's film career began in 2002.
The debut of the beauty was a supporting character in the television series "Twilight". The TV movie was followed by work in the comedy "Metro Palace".
The directors recognized Dere as a new talented and promising actress after her participation in the television movie Autumn Fire. In a multi-part project about the life of two neighboring families, the girl brilliantly performed the psychologically traumatized heroine.
Film career
Cansu made her debut in the title role in the popular serial melodrama "Syla. Homecoming". Mehmet Akif Alakurt, recognized as the first handsome man in the country and awarded the title of the best male model, played with her.
TV viewers followed the experiences and fate of their favorite characters for two years. After the series, the artist became a real star. After the completion of the project, rumors arose that a romance began between the performers in real life.
During the filming, Dere was invited to play the main character of the historical drama about the period of the formation of statehood in Turkey "The Last Ottoman: Yandim Ali".
The image of a blind girl became a new step in her film career. In the serial film "Bitter Love", it was told about a love polygon.
The film took the top lines in the ratings of the country in 2009. And Kenan Imirzalioglu, one of the actors, became a kind of lucky charm for Cansu. Nomination for the prestigious Ismail Cem Television Awards 2010 completed the work in the fourth film, Ezel.
The girl was on the list of the leading performers of Turkey. The creators of the new series "Golden Girls" were immediately invited to act, followed by the directors of the action movie "Behzat Ch.: I tore out your heart".
Since the third season, Cansu has participated in the TV series "The Magnificent Century". She was left with the role of Firuze's concubine, a rival of Khyurrem Sultan. The viewers received the heroine Dere with caution. However, the talented performer managed to win fans and get positive feedback on her work in a popular film.
Selma Ergench starred in the image of Khatije-Sultan along with her best friend. The performer again appeared in the multi-part project after a break.
The remake of the Japanese telenovela "Mom" tells about a girl who was bullied in her family. The fate of the hungry and beaten Tugche decides to take care of the teacher. The woman did not think of anything better than kidnapping a baby. Both leave the city.
Reality and cinema
Dere's personal life is kept secret from the press. She believes that no one should know about the private events of stellar existence. However, the journalists found out that Dere had been dating Cem Yilmaz for six years. The novel became a serious hindrance to the filming of "Syly".
Mehmet Alakurt even refused to act with Cansu. The relationship ended at the initiative of Yilmaz. The parting turned out to be difficult. The beauty agreed to a new relationship. However, the fans did not wait for their happy development and wedding-bearing completion.
Among the admirers of the charming actress included Engin Ozturk and Ibrahim Cellikol. Jem Aydin, CEO of Dogus Media Group, is on the list of conquered hearts.
But here, too, the novel did not work out. After the famous series, information appeared about the feelings arising between the performers of Suleiman and Firuza in reality. Only both denied the rumors, stating that they did not mix cinema with reality. And the wife of Khalit Ergench confirmed that everything is in order in their marriage.
Since childhood, Dere loves books. She cannot imagine her life without reading, music and travel. The girl regularly uploads her pictures from her trips to Instragram. All photos were made at a very high level.
By the end of 2017, the successful model signed a contract to work on the Internet series "Personality". A crime serial thriller about a serial maniac based on a novel by a famous Turkish writer.
At the same time, information appeared about the relationship that began between Engin Akyurek and Cansu. The Hurriyet weekly denied the information and explained that both celebrities are simply working together on the project.
