İlayda Akdoğan

Film and television actress, model, and digital creator. Born on July 21, 1998, in Istanbul, Turkey. She entered the entertainment industry as a child, participating in various commercial campaigns and print advertisements. Her professional screen debut took place in 2004 with a role in the children's television series "En İyi Arkadaşım". İlayda Akdoğan is a Turkish actress known for her performances in mainstream television series as well as international independent cinema. She gained widespread critical recognition in 2015 for her portrayal of Son Gül in the acclaimed French-Turkish co-production feature film "Mustang," directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven. The film received numerous awards at international film festivals, including Cannes, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Her notable television credits include working in the drama series "Çoban Yıldızı" (2017) and playing the character of Asuman in the romantic comedy "Dolunay" (Full Moon, 2017). In 2020, she expanded her profile to digital platforms by joining the cast of the Netflix original mystery-drama series "The Gift" (Atiye) during its second season, playing the role of Elif. In 2024, she appeared in the action-drama series "Gaddar" (No Mercy). Interesting facts: She maintains a strong digital presence, running a successful YouTube channel where she documents her daily vlogs, international travel experiences, and lifestyle content. She gained significant media attention during her time spent living in Iran, after being briefly stranded in Tehran during international travel restrictions while visiting her partner, Iranian professional basketball player Roham Kabir. She is completely fluent in English. Marital Status: Unmarried.