The handsome and talented Engin Ozturk gained fame after the role of Shehzade Selim in the historical television series “Magnificent Century.” The young actor is just starting his career and so far cannot boast of a great filmography.
Biography
The future actor was born on September 28, 1986 in Istanbul in the family of a military pilot and a housewife, and grew up in the city of Eskishir in northwestern Turkey. Engin has three older sisters, so the birth of a boy was desired and long-awaited. The boy grew up active, loved sports and played basketball for eight years. But classes at school were given with difficulty, especially the exact sciences.
In high school, Engin began to think about a career as a pilot, but this quickly passed. Another interest appeared in his life - psychology. He began to devote all his free time to reading books. Until one day I got to the theater. The theatrical performance completely changed Engin's thinking and desires. He realized that he wanted to pursue acting.
After leaving school, he moved to Ankara and received a theater education at the State Conservatory. In 2012 he finishes his studies.
Career
Engin's early career was not very successful. In 2010, he auditioned for a role in the TV series "Little Secrets of Istanbul", but did not pass the casting for unknown reasons. But in 2012, luck smiled at the actor, he was immediately approved for the role of the rapist in the TV series "What is Fatmagul's fault." The role was complex and negative, but Ozturk was not afraid of cliches. He successfully managed to play his character and start his work in the cinema.
The next film was "Behzat Ch. Serial Adventures in Ankara" and the role of Commissioner Emre. This was followed by a small but memorable role in the war drama "The End of the Road in Canakkale".
In 2013, the actor is casting for the role of Shehzade Selim in the historical series The Magnificent Century. He plays the son of Sultan Suleiman and his beloved wife Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska. This role is one of the main and Ozturk copes with it brilliantly. The future padishah Selim II ruled the Ottoman Empire since 1566 and went down in history as Selim the drunkard, because of his excessive love of wine. Only thanks to his cunning and obedience to Sultan Suleiman, he was able to outlive his brothers and ascend the throne. Engin Ozturk skillfully conveyed all the feelings of his hero and revealed himself as a dramatic actor with great potential. The series was shown in most countries around the world, which brought Ozturk worldwide popularity.
In 2014, Engin starred in the TV series On the Path of Life, about the work of young doctors. This is followed by shooting in the melodrama "Remember Genul".
In June 2016, a series with the main participation of Ozturk "High Society" was released. The series received rave reviews from critics and Engin fans.
Personal life
The actor's personal life is not constant. He is met now in the company of Hande Soral, then Merve Bolugur, then Elif Sokmen. Also known are short novels with Türkü Turan and Idil Firat. But none of the girls was able to win the heart of a handsome man. According to the actor: “The work takes too long and I don't have it right now for a relationship. But I believe in love at first sight ….”.
