Childhood and youth of Selma Ergech
If you follow the laws of logic, then Selma Ergech, a charming Turkish actress and model, could have had a brilliant career as a talented doctor.
Her father, of Turkish origin, was a doctor. His mother, a German, also worked as a nurse. At the age of five, the baby and her parents moved to Turkey to the city of Mersin. Later the family moved to Ankara. Selma's schooling began in Turkey, but soon her parents had to change their place of residence again.
The girl received her certificate of secondary education in Germany, graduating from a school in North Rhine-Westphalia. Father and mother took their daughter's education seriously. Selma mastered her knowledge at the famous Oxford, located in Great Britain. While studying at Headington School, she was one of the most diligent and successful students, for which she was sent to Lille (France) under a student exchange program.
Selma Ergech became especially popular after her work in the TV series “The Magnificent Century”
Having decided to follow in the footsteps of her parents, Selma made a choice in favor of the profession of a doctor and entered the University of Istanbul. After graduation, she completed an internship at a medical clinic, improving her medical practice.
"Magnificent century"
A sharp turn in the girl’s fate occurred in 2011, with an invitation to the role of Hatice Sultan in the series “The Magnificent Century,” the most expensive Turkish series. The film features a galaxy of iconic artists. Large-scale decorations, luxurious outfits of the characters, a plot that keeps you in constant suspense - everything was designed to make the series mega-popular.
Having found herself in such a grandiose project, Selma was in seventh heaven. Meryem Uzerli, Halit Ergench, Nebahat Cherkhe and others worked next to her on the same set. Halit Ergench is the main face of modern Turkish cinema, without whose participation not a single expensive project can be completed (“Zerda”, “School”, “Aliye”, “Network 2.0”, “A Thousand and One Nights”, “My Homeland is You” and etc.).
Selma Ergech in the TV series “The Magnificent Century”
The series “The Magnificent Century” tells about the era of the reign of the Ottoman ruler Suleiman I. This is the love story of the formidable ruler with the Slavic slave Hurrem, who converted to Islam and became the wife of Suleiman. Hatice Sultan is Suleiman's sister, daughter of Sultan Selim I. There is a theory that the Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha is Hatice's second husband. The Sultan arranged a magnificent wedding for the loving couple in 1524 and gave them a luxurious palace in Istanbul. But the only reliable fact in history is that Suleiman executed Ibrahim in 1536.
Selma Ergech had to use all her acting skills. After all, the image of Hatice was transformed in the series from a delicate flower to a formidable fury participating in palace intrigues in the war with Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska.
Selma Ergech in an advertisement for Finansbank
In addition to working in films, Selma Ergech works as a model. She has excellent physical characteristics: with a height of 178 cm, she weighs 65 kg. The actress is the face of the Selamlique coffee brand. In advertising she works with Karolina Koch and Banu Entur. The actress is also invited to the catwalk for Turkish fashion shows.
The girl was nominated for the title “Best Model of Turkey”. Selma loves sports, martial arts, horseback riding, and fencing. Speaks six languages.
Film career of actress Selma Ergech, filmography
After her medical internship, Selma took a year off, during which she starred in the TV series.
There was no reason to return to medicine. Selma, accustomed to studying and doing everything in the highest class, decides to hone her creative edges with the famous actress Aliya Uzunatagan'dan. At the same time, he finds time to study in an acting studio. The pursuit of excellence contributes to the development of a fast and successful career. In 2006, Selma was invited to play a role in the film “Network 2.0.” It was a joint work of Turkish and American filmmakers, which immediately after its release skyrocketed in popularity.
Invitations to filming began to arrive regularly. The actress starred in the TV series “Glory”, “Asi”, as well as the films “Five Times”, “Fog and Night”, “Sound”.
Selma Ergeç and Orlando Bloom for the Turkish magazine ELLE 2013 There is an opinion that a talented person is gifted with many abilities. And this fully applies to Selma Ergech. The girl’s life changed suddenly, as if on a sharp turn. She was offered the role of Hatice Sultan in the TV series “The Magnificent Century,” which she played superbly. The audience immediately fell in love with the actress, and directors and producers became interested in the rising star. In this project, Selma worked together with such actors as Meryem Uzerli, Halit Ergench, Nebehat Cherkhe and others. WITH
Elma was happy. After all, becoming a doctor was not her cherished dream. Being an obedient daughter and honoring her parents, she made the right and logical choice. However, her soul rejoiced when she realized that her calling and happiness lay elsewhere. The father and mother reacted tactfully and with understanding to the change of profession and did not at all interfere with the development of their daughter in a new role.
Selma likes her Hatice, and every episode she plays with new colors and amazing charm. Although in life Selma and her heroine have absolutely polar personalities, the actress tries with all her heart to understand Hatice and sincerely embody her image on the screen.
Biography: Selma Ergec / Selma Ergec – Turkish actress
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Name:
Selma Ergeç
Date of birth:
November 1, 1978
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Height:
1.76 cm
Eye color:
Brown
Selma Ergec was born on November 1, 1978 in Hamm, Germany.
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Family:
She was born in the city of Hamm. Her father is Turkish, her mother is German. Selma is the first child in the family; she has a brother and a sister. Her father is a Turkish doctor from Adanala, and her mother is a German nurse. On September 26, 2015, she married businessman Can Oz. The couple's wedding took place in Germany in the city where Selma was born and raised. The couple has a daughter, whom they named Yasemin. The girl was born on April 8, 2021.
Selma: “I am similar in character to my dad, and in appearance like my mother. My father wanted me to go to Paris and become a designer. At that time, I was engaged in drawing and acting did not matter to me. My father is a very good example for me in life! He was excellent at his job and was an idealist, caring for a large number of patients for free. My choice was made mainly for ethical reasons."
Childhood:
Selma grew up in a family that constantly had to move from city to city due to her parents' work. That's why she had no friends as a child. She always had close friends, but she wasn't too attached to any of them because she knew that she and her parents would be leaving soon. That's why she doesn't have any childhood friends. Selma: “My childhood was very pleasant. I went to kindergarten and the first two grades of primary school in Turkey, and then continued my studies in Germany. School in Germany was a much freer environment; you can study yourself more, you can study different topics, you have permission to ask any questions and on any topics, it is you who should always ask questions and be interested in something. You become more free because that is what is expected of you. Your mind wanders to endless places and it's happy to do so, so I felt like a much more free, relaxed and calm person there."
Education:
In 1989 she graduated from the Grundschule primary school in Gottmadingen. From 1993-1995, Selma studied at the Gymnasium Georgianum Vreden in Ochtrup (Germany). From 1995-1996 she studied at a special school for girls, Headington Girls School in Oxford, England. From 1996-1998, she again continued to study at the Gymnasium Georgianum Vreden and in 1994, Selma went to Lille (France) as part of a student exchange program. From 1993-1998 she played in the Euregio Orchester, Musikschulorchester and Streichergrupp orchestras. Having studied drama, English literature and fine art, she decided to also study medicine. Selma returned to Germany and in 1998 she entered the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Münster Üniversitesi (Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet Muenster). After 3 years of 6 years of study, she came to Turkey and completed an internship in emergency medicine in Adana. After the internship, Selma took a break from her studies for a while and began her acting career.
Turning point in Selma's life:
In her third year of study at medical university, she comes to Turkey for an internship. Having seen an advertisement that they were looking for an actor for the role, she wanted to take a six-month break from studying, so she left the medical university. Selma: “As for medical school, I had to quit studying for my acting career. But I didn’t make this decision alone! Life itself brought me to this. Coincidence after coincidence, some things went wrong at all, but some things went very well. That's how life takes you down a path, and I chose to take this path. At the age of 15, I decided that I would study medicine, but inside I always kept the thought of studying acting. When I studied medicine, I realized that I couldn’t do anything and said: “I’ll take a six-month break from studying!”, but then I couldn’t return to study.”
The first step to acting:
She began her television adventure in 1997 with the character Merve, a role she played in the TV series “It Was Meant to Happen.”
Most notable roles:
Selma's popularity was brought to her by the TV series Asi, in which she starred with Murat Yildirim and Tuba Büyüküstün. And her role as Hatice Sultan from the legendary “Magnificent Century” brought her worldwide popularity.
Best friends:
During the filming of the series “The Magnificent Century,” she became very close friends with Nur Fettahoglu, and is also friends with Cansu Dere, Burcin Terzioglu and Sinem Kobal.
Hobby:
She does yoga and kickboxing, both sports help her relax.
Her relationship with nature:
Selma loves to be near the sea. “When I have a vacation, I prefer to go boating in the sea. Just let me see the sea, the water, I don’t need anything else.”
What does she do at home?
Selma loves to be alone, to be alone and to read books.
Data:
Speaks six languages: German, French, English, Italian, Latin and Turkish fluently.
Starred in commercials:
Gilette, Avea, Beko, Yataş, Arko, Yapı Kredi, Finansbank, Schwarzkopf
Awards:
2011: 16. Sadri Alışık Ödülleri – “Best Actress of the Year” for the film “Noise” 2012: Ahi Evran Üniversitesi – “The Most Successful Actress of the Year” for the series “Magnificent Century”
TV series: Was it supposed to happen / Böyle mi olacakti - Merve (1997) Half an apple / Yarim elma - Aycha (2001-2004) Glory / Söhret - Natalie (2005) Fire in the Bay / Körfez Ateşi - Pinar (2005) Network 2.0 / The Net 2.0 – Girl in the waiting room (2005) The Taming of the Shrew / Hırçın Kız – Gul (2007) Asi / Asi – Defne (2007-2009) Heartache / Kalp Ağrısı – Azize (2010) Magnificent Century / Muhteşem Yüzyıl – Hatice Sultan (2 011 -2013) Matters of the heart / Gönül İşleri - Saadet (2014-2015) My homeland is you / Vatanın Sensın - Khalide Edib Adıvar (2017) Lifeless / Yaşamayanlar - Carmen (2018)
Movies:
Five times / Beş Vakit - Instructor (2005) Fog and night / Sis ve Gece - Mine (2006) Voice / Sound / Ses - Derya (2010) Your story / Senin Hikayen - Esra (2013) Crimean. Terrible Years / Kırımlı – Maria (2014) Ghosts of Garip / Ghosts of Garip – Nina (2015)
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Personal life of Selma Ergech
The beautiful and talented actress Selma Ergeç cannot help but attract attention.
Her favor was sought by Özgür Çevik, a partner in the series “The Magnificent Century”. However, the relationship was not long and serious. For quite a long time, Selma kept in touch with Ugur Polat, with whom they starred in the film “Fog and Night”. The actor is also familiar to viewers from the films “Eight Days of Ali”, “The Governor”, “The Blue-Eyed Giant”, etc. After a long relationship, the couple broke up.
Selma’s most recent passion is 32-year-old Can Oz, the owner of a publishing house called “Can Yayınları”, which he inherited from his father Erdal Oz.
Actress Selma Ergech talks a little about her personal life
The actress does not make her personal life public because she believes that she has not yet found the one who would be worthy of becoming her chosen one. In the meantime, Selma Ergach is directing all her efforts to building an even more successful career and improving her acting skills.
Hobbies and interests, Selma Ergech today
The time spent on serious and continuous education was not in vain.
Selma is fluent in her native Turkish and German languages, and easily communicates in French and Italian, Latin and English. In addition to professional acting and modeling, Selma loves to hold a rapier in her hands and practice fencing. She also enjoys playing the role of an Amazon and loves to ride horses.
Like all people, the actress has her own fears and aspects of life that need to be worked on. For example, she is afraid of heights and afraid of depth. True, he is already diving into the real depths of the sea and each time he receives a new victory over this fear.
But the fear of heights still needs to be overcome. But, I think, the heights that Selma has already reached in her life will help her cope with this earthly fear. The main thing is desire and perseverance. And this cannot be taken away from the talented actress and model.
