Elçin Sangu (born 13 August 1985) is a Turkish actress and model of Circassian descent. With her appearance in television ads and campaigns, she has become one of the highest-paid celebrities in Turkey.
Sangu is best known for her leading role in Defne in the Star TV romantic comedy series Kiralık Aşk (2015–2017). For this work, she has been nominated and has received multiple awards in Turkey, including three Golden Butterfly Awards. Sangu also appeared in the television series Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki (2011), Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer (2012–2013), Bir Aşk Hikâyesi (2013–2014), Kurt Seyit ve Şura (2014), and Sevdam Alabora (2015).
| Name | Elçin Sangu |
| Date of Birth | 13 August 1985 |
| Birth Place | İzmir, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Education | Graduated from Opera Department |
| College | Mersin University |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Currently Dating | Yunus Özdiken |
Elçin Sangu was born on 13 August 1985, as the only child of an ethnic Circassian family from İzmir on the Western coast of Turkey. She graduated from Opera Department at Mersin University and took acting lessons at the Sahne Tozu Theatre.
In 2011, she was cast as Jale in Kanal D drama series Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki, where she also sang and played piano. Between 2012–2013, she played the lead role of Nehir in Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer. From 2013 to 2014, she starred as Eda in Bir Aşk Hikâyesi, an adaptation of the South Korean television series I’m Sorry, I Love You. In 2014, she portrayed Güzide in the historical drama series Kurt Seyit ve Şura filmed in Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Following another leading role in the 2015 TV series Sevdam Alabora, she started acting in Kiralık Aşk the same year. In 2016, she became the face of Sunsilk care products and Boyner.
The popular romantic comedy series Kiralık Aşk aired on Star TV until its finale in January 2017. Her performance in the series received critical acclaim. In 2017, it was reported that Sangu would appear in a news series on Kanal D. In August of the same year, Sangu together Barış Arduç was cast in the movie Mutluluk Zamanı (previously titled Yanımda Kal and Gitme Sen!).
Movies And TV Series
Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki | Jale | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Sen de Gitme | Burcu | Guest appearance |
| 2012–2013 | Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer | Nehir | Leading role |
| 2013–2014 | Bir Aşk Hikâyesi | Eda | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Kurt Seyit ve Şura | Güzide | Supporting role |
| 2015 | Sevdam Alabora | Zeynep | Leading role |
| 2015–2017 | Kiralık Aşk | Defne Topal | Leading role |
| 2018 | Yaşamayanlar | Mia | Leading role |
| 2018–2019 | Çarpışma | Zeynep Tunç | Leading role |
| 2020 | İyi Günde Kötü Günde | Leyla Ertekin | Leading role |
| 2021 | Yalancılar ve Mumları | Ceyda Yıldırım | Leading role |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hiç | Gonca |
| 2017 | Mutluluk Zamanı | Ada |
| 2020 | Leyla Everlasting | Nergis |
Elçin Sangu Images Gallery
Elçin Sangu Age?
Elçin Sangu is 36 years old as of 2022.
Elçin Sangu Height?
Elçin Sangu is 5’7″ tall.
Elçin Sangu Weight?
Elçin Sangu’s weight is 56 kg.
Elçin Sangu Boyfriend, Relationship & Love Affair?
Sangu has a long-time relationship with Yunus Özdiken, who holds a job at a private firm outside the world of arts and entertainment.
Sangu was chosen as the second most popular actress in Turkey in 2016, based on a number of different surveys. As of September 2016, she is the tenth most followed Turkish celebrity on Instagram.
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