Funda Eryiğit

Theater, film, and television series actress. Born on November 6, 1984, in Zwolle, Netherlands. After graduating from Kadir Has Anatolian High School, she pursued her higher education at Istanbul University, completing a degree in International Relations at the Faculty of Political Sciences, and subsequently graduating from the Theater Department of the State Conservatory. She launched her professional stage career during her university years, balancing her academic studies with continuous theatrical activity. Funda Eryiğit captured initial industry recognition and widespread public attention on television through her portrayal of Seyhan in the hit comedy-drama series "Canım Ailem" (2008–2010). She became widely known to mainstream audiences for her performance as Esra in the drama series "Gecenin Kraliçesi" (Night Queen, 2016) and for joining the phenomenon series "Poyraz Karayel" (2016) as Eda. She holds official professional accolades within the Turkish theatrical community; for her standout performance in the Istanbul State Theater's play "Sessizlik" during the 2012–2013 season, she was honored at the 18th Sadri Alışık Theater and Cinema Actor Awards as the "Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy". Additionally, her work earned her a nomination for "Best Actress" at the prestigious 17th Afife Theater Awards. Interesting facts: She holds a unique educational background with degrees in two entirely different fields (International Relations and Dramatic Arts), which heavily influences her deep and analytical approach to building character profiles. Outside of her filming schedules, she is passionately dedicated to contemporary literature, foreign languages, theatrical methodologies, and global travel. Marital Status: Married. She is wedded to the acclaimed Turkish director and screenwriter Berkun Oya. The couple has a son named Civan.