Ahmet Tansu Taşanlar

Ahmet Tansu Taşanlar was born on 31 May 1984 in Ankara. He graduated from the theatre department of Selçuk University State Conservatory. He briefly worked at the Bursa and Ankara State Theatres. He made his television debut in 2008 with a role in the series "Akasya Durağı," and that same year took on the role of Ceyhun in "Küçük Kadınlar" (2008–2010). He simultaneously continued his acting career on stage, appearing in various plays. He appeared in the series "Bir Bulut Olsam" (2009), the TV film "Hırçın Kız Kadife" (2009, as Süleyman), "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" (Magnificent Century, 2011, a minor role as the sculptor Antuan), "Yalancı Bahar" (2011, as Aras), "İzmir Çetesi" (2011, as Rıfat), "Veda" (2012, as Sinan), and "Küçük Kıyamet" (2013, guest role). He gained recognition for supporting roles in the series "Kara Para Aşk" (Black Money Love, 2014, as Arda Çakır) and "Vatanım Sensin," as well as "Analar ve Anneler" (2015). He achieved further recognition for the role of Nazım in the cult series "Çukur" (The Pit, 2017). He rose to greatest prominence after being cast in the lead role of the series "Hercai" (2019). He also appeared in the series "Yalancılar ve Mumları" (2021) and "İkinci Gün" (2025). He has been married to actress Oya Unustası since 2021.