Halit Ergench is a famous Turkish actor who starred in more than 40 films and is known to the general public for the role of Sultan Suleiman in the television series "The Magnificent Century".
Halit Ergench: biography
Halit Ergench was born in the city of Istanbul on April 30, 1970. Thanks to his father, Turkish actor Sait Ergench, the boy grew up in a creative atmosphere, was engaged in dancing, went to a music school. At the age of 7, Khalit's parents divorced. Despite remarriage, the father took part in raising his son and supported him in every possible way.
In 1989 Halit studies at the Istanbul Technical University at the Department of Navigation. But the future actor loathes a technical education, and a year later he leaves the university. In search of himself and his creative potential, he entered the University named after the famous architect Sinan, at the drama department. To pay for education, the young man moonlights as a marketer.
Halit Ergench: career
In 1996, after graduating from university, Halit began working at the Dorman Theater. Good external and dance skills help Khalit to participate in musical performances of the theater. His debut work is the musical "The King and I". Dreaming of fame and dancing, Halit leaves for America. There he works on Broadway. But he fails to break into the main roles among the insane competition, and he returns to Turkey.
Next comes filming in films and TV shows. Thanks to her bright appearance and good acting work, Halit very quickly gains popularity and takes on the main roles. Among his works are "First Love", "1001 and One Night", "Aliye".
The real popularity of Halit Ergench comes during the filming of the Turkish television series "The Magnificent Century". The role of Sultan Suleiman becomes fateful for the actor, the series gains worldwide success, it is shown in more than 50 countries. The actor worked very carefully on the image of Suleiman and tried to convey the character of the great Turkish sultan as much as possible. His acting skills have received various cinematic awards and a huge army of fans around the world.
In 2016, the Turkish television series "You are my Motherland" is released, which tells about love against the backdrop of the Turkish War of Independence. Halit Ergench plays the main role, along with his wife Berguzar Korel.
Halit Ergench: personal life
Halit Ergench gets married for the first time in 2007, and Gizem Sousaldi becomes his wife. But the marriage did not last long and in 2008 the couple broke up. The culprit of the divorce is the new love of Halita Berguzar Korel. The actor meets the young actress on the set of the television series "1001 and One Night". The novel is developing rapidly and after three months of dating, the couple ceases to hide their romantic relationship.
The wedding of Khalita and Berguzar took place on August 7, 2009. More than 300 guests were invited to the celebration. In February 2010, the couple has a son, Ali.
Halit and Berguzar are currently happily married. Together they raise their son and star in television series, proving that their love in real life is as strong and passionate as on the screen.
