Damla Colbay

Film and television series actress. Born on January 14, 1993, in İzmir, Turkey. She spent her childhood and teenage years in Izmir, harboring a deep passion for dramatic arts from an early age. She pursued her professional higher education at Dokuz Eylül University, graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Acting. To pursue her screen career at a premier level, she later relocated to Istanbul. She made her official television debut in 2014. Damla Colbay is a highly recognized and popular Turkish leading actress. She captured initial television prominence through her portrayal of Demet in the hit prime-time drama series "Black Money Love" (Kara Para Aşk, 2014–2015). In 2015, she landed her very first leading role as İnci in the comedy-drama series "Hayat Mucizelere Gebe", the official local adaptation of the famous American show 'Jane the Virgin'. Her ultimate career breakthrough and global recognition came with her masterclass portrayal of Eylem, a resilient investigative journalist, in the cult hit crime-action blockbuster series "İçerde" (Inside, 2016–2017) opposite Aras Bulut İynemli. She successfully solidified her leading-lady status by portraying Dr. Zeynep Can in the highly-rated medical drama series "Hekimoğlu" (2019–2021), the official adaptation of the globally acclaimed US series 'House M.D.'. She followed this success by starring as Esra in the premium atv action-thriller saga "Yalnız Kurt" (Lone Wolf, 2022). Interesting facts: Benefiting from her rigorous classical conservatory background in Izmir, she brings an organic and highly disciplined emotional approach to her screen characters. She is an avid fan of Japanese animation (anime), particularly the iconic franchise "Sailor Moon," and deeply admires the cinematic works of director Pedro Almodóvar. She maintains a dedicated fitness routine, practicing pilates, and enjoys studying world literature and foreign languages. Marital Status: Unmarried.