Elçin Sangu, a renowned Turkish actress and model, has carved a prominent place for herself in the entertainment industry. Her captivating presence in TV commercials and campaigns has catapulted her to become one of the highest-paid celebrities in Turkey. Sangu gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Defne in the Star TV romantic comedy series “Kiralık Aşk” (2015–2017). Her exceptional performance in this role earned her numerous accolades in Turkey, including three Golden Butterfly Awards. Born on August 13, 1985, Elçin Sangu is currently 38 years old.
Career Highlights: Sangu’s professional journey began with her role as Jale in the Kanal D drama series “Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki” in 2011, where she showcased her talent not only in acting but also in singing and playing the piano. She continued to impress with her performances, portraying Nehir in “Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer” (2012–2013) and Eda in “Bir Aşk Hikâyesi” (2013–2014), an adaptation of the South Korean TV series “I’m Sorry, I Love You.” Her versatility shone through as she portrayed Güzide in the historical drama series “Kurt Seyit ve Şura” (2014), filmed across Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Following her success, she landed leading roles in series like “Sevdam Alabora” (2015) and the popular “Kiralık Aşk” (2015–2017). In addition to her acting career, she became the face of Sunsilk hair care products and Boyner in 2016.
“Kiralık Aşk,” the beloved romantic comedy series, aired on Star TV until its conclusion in January 2017, earning Sangu widespread acclaim for her performance. She continued to explore new roles, reportedly joining a news series on Kanal D in 2017 and starring alongside Barış Arduç in the film “Mutluluk Zamanı” (2017).
Personal Life: Elçin Sangu has been in a long-term relationship with Yunus Özdiken, who works in a private firm unrelated to the entertainment industry. Renowned for her popularity, she was ranked as the second most popular on-screen actress in Turkey in 2016 and is among the top ten most followed Turkish celebrities on Instagram as of September 2016.
