TIMELESS DRAMA CHANNEL
LOVE, PASSION, ACTION
"is aimed at people of all ages who love the drama genre and want to watch critically-acclaimed shows that have defined the landscape of the Turkish and worldwide television.“
DISCOVER OUR NEW DRAMA CHANNEL
-Turkish TV dramas are now BEING watched by more than 400 million people in more than 140 countries
-Turkey is globally the second highest exporter of TV series abroad, after the United States
-Crosses cultural boundaries by capturing universal themes and family values
-Big budget productions with avg. $200K budget per episode, and avg. 40 episodes per series
-500 Fresh hours of the best Turkish series from major producers with international acclaim
-INCLUDING:
KURT SEYIT AND SHURA, KARADAYI, 20 MINUTES, FIVE BROTHERS, BLACK MONEY LOVE, RED SCARF, MOMS AND MOTHERS
-A new episode daily at 20.00
-Marathon catch-up weekends
Love, family, betrayal, intrigue...
Emotions know no geographical boundaries
Turkey has produced the highest number of fictions ranked among the best-performing drama series outside its home country.*
Turkey is the second highest exporter of TV series abroad after the United States
Export figures reach over $350 million per year (2017) expected to top $1bn by 2023.**
*Eurodata TV - One Television Year Report 2016
** Ministry of culture and Tourism, 2018
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES
KIVANÇ TATLITUĞ
FARAH ZEYNEP ABDULLAH
KENAN İMİRZALIOĞLU
BERGÜZAR KOREL
ÇETİN TEKİNDOR
ENGİN ALTAN DÜZYATAN
BERRAK TÜZÜNATAÇ
YİĞİT ÖZŞENER
NEHİR ERDOĞAN
TUBA BÜYÜKÜSTÜN
İLKER AKSUM
TUBA BÜYÜKÜSTÜN
Has graduated from State Conservatory. She starred in many highly successful TV series such as “Black Money Love”, “20 Minutes”, “Brave and Beautiful”, “1001 Nights”, “Karadayı“, “Valley of the Wolves: Iraq“ and “Wounded Love”. She's been nominated for “Best Actress” at the “42nd International Emmy Awards” for her role as ”Melek” in ”20 Minutes” and become the first Emmy Award nominee from Turkey. Tuba is also a UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador.
KIVANÇ TATLITUĞ
As a former model, he began acting with the TV series “Silver” (2005). He continued acting as Behlül in “Forbidden Love” and guest-starred in the TV series “Ezel”. He played many memorable leading roles, including Güney in “KUZEY GÜNEY”, KURT IN “KURT SEYİT AND SHURA” and Cesur in “Brave and Beautiful”. TATLITUĞ WON THE YEŞİLÇAM AWARD for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
KENAN İMİRZALIOĞLU
is a Turkish actor and former model. In 2004,
he played the leading role in the movie “Toss-Up” which won 16 awards at different festivals. He won the Best Actor award at the Altin Koza International Film Festival (The Golden Boll), a prestigious film festival helD in Turkey. Between 2009-2011, he played the main role in the Turkish drama series “Ezel” and from 2012 to 2015, he took the leading role IN THE DRAMA “KARADAYI”.
BERGÜZAR KOREL
Has Graduated From the Theatre Department of Mimar Sinan State Conservatory. She starred mainly in “1001 Nights”, “Karadayı“, “Valley of the Wolves: Iraq“ and “Wounded Love”.
YİĞİT ÖZŞENER
has appeared in main roles in hit Turkish movies, including "Love Loves Coincidences" (2011), "My Grandfather's People" (2011), "Losers' Club" (2011), and "Losers' Club On the Road" (2018). He also starred in Turkish television's hit crime series “Ezel” (2009-2011) and in "The End" (2012).
BERRAK TÜZÜNATAÇ
Appeared on Turkish television history’s most ambitious TV series, “Magnificent Century“ in 2014. She starred in high-end Turkish dramas including Turkish television’s hit crime series “Ezel“ (2010-2011), psychological thriller series "Fi" (2017-2018) and "The End" (2012).
NEHİR ERDOĞAN
is a Turkish actress best known for her roles in "Hababam Sınıfı Merhaba" (2003), “Okul“ (2004), and “SİLSİLE“ (2014). She starred in "Yabancı Damat" (2004-2007), "AŞK BİR HAYAL" (2009-2011) and plays one of the main roles in the Turkish drama series "The End".
ENGİN ALTAN DÜZYATAN
plays the leading role in the hit historical series "Resurrection: Ertuğrul", since 2014. He starred in hit movies, including "Romantİk Komedİ" (2010) and the sequel "Romantİk Komedİ 2: Bekarlığa Veda" (2013). He also
The best series from major Turkish producers:
-Black Money Love
-Karadayi
-Kurt Seyit And Shura
-20 MINUTES
-Moms and Mothers
-The End
-8th DAY
-FIVE BROTHERS
-RED SCARF
BLACK MONEY LOVE
BLACK MONEY LOVE WILL CAPTIVATE THE AUDIENCES WITH THE THRILLING LOVE STORY BETWEEN ÖMER AND ELİF, THEIR AMBITION, AND THEIR SECRETS.
Ömer is a police officer who wants to unveil the truth about the possible murder of his fiancée, who committed suicide. He signs a deal with the state: He will find the stolen diamonds and in return, will learn the identity of his fiancée's murderer.
Elif finds out that her late father was actually a money-laundering mobster. Now, she has to maintain her family and pay for the 2 billion dollar debt for diamonds. Besides, her sister is in the hands of villains.
The drama received top ratings, traveled the world to several regions and reached more than 140 countries, including Middle East, Latin America and Spain.
The drama received top ratings, traveled the world to several regions and reached more than 140 countries, including Middle East, Latin America and Spain.
Director: Ahmet Katıksız
Screenwriter: Sema Ergenekon - Eylem Canpolat Stars: Engin Akyürek, Tuba Büyüküstün, Erkan Can
International Emmy Awards 2015
Nominee
KARADAYI
Award-winning series about a desperate love story and the search for justice.
Karadayı has been prenominated for the 42nd International Emmy Awards for the Best Series category.
Istanbul, 1970s. The Kara family is highly respected in the working class area where they live and Mahir’s father Nazif is looked upon as ‘Karadayi’– the benign godfather of the area, who people turn to for advice and help in time of need. Unfortunately, the family’s life turns upside down because of a wrongful accusation that results in the imprisonment of Nazif Kara for a murder he didn’t commit.
Premiered on November 17, 2015, with 353 episodes, Karadayi became the longest-running Turkish drama to air on Chilean TV. During these 17 months on air, it averaged a 9.5 rating, beating its closest competitor by almost two points. In addition, it became a Trending Topic on Twitter almost every day.
Karadayı has been sold in 37 countries, including; Afghanistan, Argentina, The Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Indonesia, Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, Qatar, The Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Egypt, Paraguay, Bolivia, Equador, Pakistan, Peru, The Republic of Chile, Panama, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Ukraine, Greece, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.
Director: Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karcı
Screenwriter: Sema Ergenekon, Eylem Canpolat Stars: Kenan İmirzalıoğlu, Bergüzar Korel, Çetin Tekindor
Golden Lion Awards 2013
Best Actor - Drama
Kenan İmirzalıoglu
Best Actress - Drama
Bergüzar Korel
Best Supporting Actor
Riza Kocaoğlu
Magazinci.com 13th Year Internet Media Magazine Oscars Best Of The Year 2013
Best TV Series of the Year
Radio Television Journalists Association Media Oscars 2013
Actor of the Year
Kenan İmirzalıoglu
Actress of the year
Bergüzar Korel
GQ Men Of The Year 2013
Actor of the Year
Kenan İmirzalıoglu
KURT SEYIT & SHURA
If you like historical shows with elaborate costumes, a passionate love story, and a Lot of melodrama, then this series is just for you.
Kurt Seyit & Shura is about the adventures of two people in love who broke away from their magnificent lives in Russia and were dragged to Istanbul.
The journey of Kurt Seyit, a lieutenant from Crimea, and Shura, the beautiful daughter of a noble Russian family, from the days of magnificence to the Carpathian front line, from the riots to revolution, from Alushta to occupied Istanbul, to Pera in the 1920’s, is in a sense the journey of their love.
With a periodic drama plot that plays out across Russia, Ukraine and Turkey, this true international drama magnetizes audiences in any country in the world.
The series has been sold to 50 countries, including; Bahrain, The U.A.E., Algeria, Djibouti, Morocco, Palestine, Iraq, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Egypt, Mauritania, Somali, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Oman, ordan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Georgia, Israel, Russia, Pakistan, Uruguay, Ukraine, Argentina, Guatemala, Croatia, Japan, Albania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Kosovo, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, The US (Hispanic), Greece, Tunisia, Paraguay and Venezuela.
Director: Hilal Saral
Screenwriter: Ece Yörenç, Melek Gençoğlu Stars: Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Farah Zeynep Abdullah
In 2015, the series aired on Mundo FOX TV and ranked in top slots among prime time series in the US.
9TH GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY ‘BEST OF 2014’ AWARDS 2013
Best Actress in a TV Series or a Movie
Farah Zeynep Abdullah
20 MINUTES
A POLITICAL DRAMA FULL OF SUSPENSE AND INTRIGUE.
20 Minutes tells the story of the mild-mannered history teacher Ali, who is thrown into a world of action and intrigue when his beloved wife Melek is arrested for the attempted murder of a young man – Kerim. Ali must abandon his books and find inner strength and courage that he did not know he had, in order to free his wife and reclaim his family life.
-At the 42nd International Emmy Awards, 20 Minutes has been prenominated for the Best Series category.
TUBA BÜYÜKÜSTÜN
NOMINATED FOR “BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS”
İLKER AKSUM
PRENOMINATED FOR “BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR”
20 MINUTES
PRENOMINATED FOR “BEST SERIES”
-The series magnetized audiences from all around the world, from Sweden and Hungary to Iran, Pakistan and Ethiopia.
-Tuba Büyüküstün is the most popular Turkish actress in the Middle East.
20 Minutes has been sold to 55 countries, including; Bahrain, Algeria, Djibouti, Morocco, Palestine, Iraq, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Egypt, Mauritania, Somali, Sudan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Oman, Jordan, Yemen, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras, The Dominican Republic, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan Georgia, Kazakhstan, Equador, Israel, Ethyopia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Bulgaria, Sweden, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Greece and Africa.
The format has been sold to Italy and Spain.
Director: Ali Bilgin
Screenwriter: Kerem Deren - Pınar Bulut Stars: Tuba Büyüküstün, İlker Aksum, Fırat Çelik
International Emmy Awards 2014
Nominee for ¨Best Performance by an Actress¨ Tuba Büyüküstün
MOMS AND MOTHERS
THE BEAUTIFUL STORY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO WOMEN FROM TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS.
Set in 1970s Turkey, Moms and Mothers tells the story of two young women whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Kader lives in a small village in Anatolia and longs for nothing more than a happy life with Mustafa, but following a tragic accident, she is left alone in Istanbul. Zeliha is a smart, educated woman whose passionate relationship with the activist Murat leaves her in danger and ultimately widowed and pregnant. 9 months on, the two women’s paths cross…
Director: Mehmet Ada Öztekin
Screenwriter: Berkun Oya
Stars: Sinem Kobal, Hazar Ergüçlü, Okan Yalabık
THE END
Popular Turkish psychological thriller series “The End” (SON) has been adapted into Dutch, American and Spanish versions.
Aylin is a woman who has everything. She is deeply in love with her husband, Selim, a doting mother to their handsome son Ömer. She drops Selim off at the airport one morning and everything changes. His plane crashes. There are no survivors. After days of overwhelming grief, comes a glimmer of hope: The airline realizes his name was not on the passenger list. Wherever he is, he is not dead – he never boarded the plane
The End. Would you go all the way to find the truth?
The series has been sold to 40 countries, including; Bahrain, Algeria, Djibouti, Morocco, Palestine, Iraq, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Egypt, Mauritania, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Oman, Jordan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Pakistan, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Malasia, Brunei, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Lithuania, Hungary, Macedonia, Greece, Belgium, Hispanic US and Ethiopia.
-“The End” was adapted into a Dutch version – first redo of a Turkish drama in Western Europe.
-The series aired on SVT in Sweden, the first time a Turkish drama had been shown in prime time on a Swedish national channel – it doubled the slot average.
-Russian World Studios is shooting a Russian redo of “The End”
-UFA Fiction is developing a German version.
-Globomedia is working on a Spanish adaptation.
-“The End” is the first Turkish drama piloted in the U.S..
THE 8TH DAY
When nothing is what it seems, anything is possible.
Bahar is a clever and cheerful college student. She has grown in wealth and lived a happy life...Until one day when everything turns upside down. Her mother Şehnaz, who was a software engineer at the Lotus company, is killed. Bahar steps aways from her safe life, into a dark world. People who killed her mother are after Bahar now. She tries to survive her enemies while working to solve the mystery behind her mother’s death.
In "The 8th Day", you will watch how Bahar's perfect life changes dramatically with the mysterious disappearance of her mother. Will Bahar manage to survive and unveil the mystery behind her mother’s dissappearance?
Director: Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı, Ender Mıhlar
Screenwriter: Toprak Karaoğlu, Savaş Korkmaz , Seda Çalışır
Stars: Burcu Biricik, Bugra Gülsoy, Musa Uzunlar, Ceyda Düvenci
FIVE BROTHERS
A story so close to home for everyone with
a strong sense of family, brotherhood, love and friendship.
Could any two men be alike? No. Neither are these five brothers; not at all in fact. There is one thing that binds these five unique characters and it is their unshakable family bond.
That is until one day, when Sait, the older brother who is the father figure of the five, decides it is time to focus on his own life. Though his wishes are for a responsible, adult life, he soon finds himself in even more chaos, locked in a love triangle. With his concerns lying elsewhere, his brothers too start developing their own independence - with mixed
Director: Onur Ünlü
Screenwriter: Onur Ünlü
Stars: Serkan Keskin, Osman Sonant, Tansu Biçer
RED SCARF
A beautiful love story between two young adults.
Is this going to be the love of his life or the loss of his love?
Beautiful Asiye, a rebel spirit in a small town, meets the mischevious and handsome İlyas, when he has an accident at the motocross tracks. Their love-at-first-sight grows fast in just a few days – but brings along its own problems.
Smash hit series aired in more than 20 countries in Arabic.
Director: Ali Bilgin
Screenwriter: Mahir Ergun
Stars: Seçkin Özdemir, Özge Özpirinçci, Barış Falay
A MOVIE FOR EVERY DAY
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