Biography
Meriç Aral (born November 17, 1988, Istanbul, Turkey) is a well-known Turkish film and television actress. Born into a family of lawyers, she initially followed in her parents' footsteps, graduating from the Faculty of Law at Istanbul Bilgi University while also minoring in Comparative Literature. However, after a brief period working as a film production assistant, she realized her true passion lay in acting and began taking professional drama lessons.
She made her television debut in 2012 in the series "Sultan," but it was her role as Hale in the cult youth drama "Tide" ("Medcezir") that brought her widespread recognition and popularity. She further solidified her success with prominent roles in acclaimed projects, including the romantic drama "High Society" ("Yüksek Sosyete"), the military action series "The Oath" ("Söz") as Eylem Mercier, and the psychological drama "The Red Room" ("Kırmızı Oda"). Her notable works also include "The Game of My Destiny" ("Kaderimin Oyunu"), the Netflix sci-fi series "Yakamoz S-245," and the hit romantic comedy series "Thank You, Next" ("Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti"). In September 2024, Meriç married the renowned actor Serkan Keskin.
Fast Facts: Meriç is passionate about literature, cinema, and contemporary culture. Together with her close friend, actress Efe Buak, she hosted the highly popular podcast and YouTube show "Teras Noir" for a long time, where they discussed pop culture, films, and shared humorous life experiences.
Marital Status: Married to actor Serkan Keskin.