Biography
Hafsanur Sancaktutan was born on March 20, 2000, in Istanbul, Turkey. Her paternal family is from Rize (of Laz descent), and her maternal family are immigrants from Batumi. She has been passionate about theater and acting since childhood, participating in school plays. After graduating from high school, she received acting training and performed on stage.
She began her television career in 2018 with the role of Fidan in the series "Gülperi". That same year, she also appeared in "Servet". In 2019, she played the lead role of Ada Meryem Varlı in "Aşk Ağlatır". Her breakthrough came in 2021 with her role as Yağmur Kara in "Son Yaz", for which she received several awards as "Rising Star of the Year". In 2022, she appeared in "Darmaduman" (Derin), "Gelecek Uzun Sürer" (Derin), "Terzi", and played the lead role of Sinem in the Disney+ series "Dünyayla Benim Aramda". In 2023, she portrayed Leyla Köksal in "Ya Çok Seversen", winning the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Romantic Comedy Actress. In 2024-2025, she played Melek in "Siyah Kalp", and since 2025, she has been portraying Mükerrem Şen in "Kıskanmak". The actress is also the face of many Turkish and international brands, including Elidor.
Hafsanur Sancaktutan is known for her natural charm, style, and energy. She is actively involved in sports — she dedicated 7-8 years to karate, earning a black belt and 2nd Dan. In her free time, she plays the cello, improves her English, reads books, and enjoys sewing — she has even sewn shirts for herself and her boyfriend. The actress leads an active lifestyle, loves to travel, and spends time with loved ones.
Hafsanur Sancaktutan is in a relationship with actor Kubilay Aka. Their romance became public in August 2024 when the couple was photographed together in Kandilli. The actress openly talks about her plans: she wants to combine career, marriage, and motherhood, aiming to be an example for other women. The couple has appeared together at family events, including Hafsanur's sister's engagement party.