# Kerem Bürsin

Kerem Bürsin (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish actor, known for his work predominantly in films, television and streaming series. After graduating from Emerson College in Marketing Communications Department, Bürsin began his acting career. He gained fame with the role in the TV shows Güneşi Beklerken (2013−2014) and Şeref Meselesi (2014−2015). Bürsin received attention after playing Ali Smith in romance action series Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek (2017) for which he won Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor.
He is best known for starring in the romantic comedy drama series Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–2021) for which he received critical acclaim and won several accolades including Turkey Youth Awards for Best Actor.

## Early life

Bürsin has lived in numerous countries including Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and the US. In 1999, at the age of 12 he moved with his family to the United States. He graduated from Emerson College's marketing communications department, and took acting lessons while he was in university. He was chosen as the best theater actor at a competition in high school in the US. Before he became an actor, he used to work as a driver.

## Career

Bürsin had previously appeared in American TV movies including Sharktopus in 2010. On 9 September 2013, he appeared on Line's commercial for social messaging application. Bürsin became known with his role as "Kerem Sayer" on Kanal D's Güneşi Beklerken and portrayed the deformed twin of the character named "Güneş Sayer" on the final episode of the series, alongside Hande Doğandemir In Çağan Irmak's movie Unutursam Fısılda played the role of a musician named Erhan. Bürsin follows both Hollywood-Turkish productions and prefers to use both English and Turkish languages in acting. He has also won the Seoul International Best Actor award.
Bürsin was cast in a leading role of "Serkan Bolat" in Sen Çal Kapımı ("You Knock on My Door") with Hande Erçel The series is produced by MF Yapım, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, Ender Mıhlar, Altan Dönmez and its script is written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu. It premiered on FOX on 8 July 2020 receiving positive reviews as well as high ratings.

## Personal life

Bursin was in a 4 year relationship with his colleague Serenay Sarıkaya. They met on the set of Mavi's commercial in 2015 and broke up in 2019.
Bürsin was in a relationship with his co-star and actress Hande Erçel. The couple met on the set of Sen Çal Kapımı in 2020 and split up in 2022.

## Other work and public image

In addition to acting, Bürsin has appeared as brand ambassador for the Swiss watch Hublot. He is a prominent celebrity endorser for products and brands including BMW, clothing brand H&M, coffee brand Nescafe, and sports brands Nike and Under Armour. Bürsin has appeared on the cover of several magazines including Vogue Türkiye, Elle Türkiye, GQ Türkiye and Hello! Türkiye.
Bürsin was the spokesperson for the HeForShe movement, which advocates for women's rights. He became the first national spokesperson in Turkey. The announcement was made at a launching event in Istanbul gathering press and young HeForShe activists and partners. The solidarity movement initiated by the United Nations Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Unit in 2014 to promote gender equality.

## Filmography

Films :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Thursday | Grauss | |
| 2007 | Strawberry Melancholy | Travis | Independent film |
| 2010 | Wendigo | Andy | Independent film |
| 2010 | Sharktopus | Andy Flynn | TV movies |
| 2013 | Palace of the Damned | Adam | TV movies |
| 2014 | Unutursam Fısılda | Erhan | Leading role |
| 2018 | İyi Oyun | Ferhat | Supporting role |
| 2018 | Can Feda | Onur Keskin | Leading role |
| 2022 | Eflatun | Oflaz | Leading role |
| 2022 | A todo tren 2 : Ahora son ellas | Kerem | Guest |
| 2024 | Mavi Mağara | Cem | Amazon Prime Video Film, Leading role |
| 2024 | Son of a Rich | Mete | Leading role |
| Web ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Platform |
| 2018 | Yaşayamayanlar | Dmitry | Leading role | Blu TV, Netflix |
| 2020–2021 | Aynen Aynen | Deniz | Leading role | Blu TV |
| Television ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Channel |
| 2013 | Güneşi Beklerken | Kerem Sayer/Güneş Sayer | Leading role | Kanal D |
| 2014 | Ulan İstanbul | Yiğit Kılıç | Guest | |
| 2014−2015 | Şeref Meselesi | Yiğit Kılıç | Leading role | Kanal D |
| 2017 | Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek | Ali Smith | Leading role | ATV |
| 2018−2019 | Muhteșem İkili | Mustafa Kerim Can | Leading role | Kanal D |
| 2020−2021 | Sen Çal Kapımı | Serkan Bolat | Leading role | FOX |
| 2023 | Ya Çok Seversen | Ateş Arcalı | Leading role | Kanal D |

### Short films

Short films :
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2006 | Rozar Man | Macalester |
| 2007 | The Architect | Craig Belmont |
| 2008 | Killian | Lennox |

### Theater

Theater :
* Title
* Harold's Fall
* Mariner
* The Music Man
* Fiddler on The Roof
* All out

### As producer

* Kiss of Death (2010)
* Kelebekler (2018)
* Yaşamayanlar (2018)
* Iyi Oyun (2018)
* Seçim (2022)
* Mavi Mağara (2024)

### As writer

* Mavi Mağara (2024)

### Programs/Documentary

* İkinci Raunt (2024)

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2014 | GQ Turkey Men of the Year Awards | Rising Star Man of the Year | — | Won |
| 2022 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best TV Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2017 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best TV Actor | Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek | Nominated |
| 2016 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best Advertisement Movie with: (Serenay Sarıkaya) | Mavi | Won |
| 2016 | Turkey Youth Awards | Best TV Actor | Şeref Meselesi | Nominated |
| 2017 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Actor | Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek | Won |
| 2020 | Yıldız Technical University | Most Admired Male Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2022 | PRODU Awards | Best Actor in Foreign Series | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | PRODU Awards | Best Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Aynen Aynen | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Sen Çal Kapımı | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best TV Couple with: (Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards | Best TV Series Couple with: (Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards | Best Actor (Romantic Comedy TV Series) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Güzel Awards | Best Couple (with Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | 10th KTÜ Media Awards | Most Admired TV Series Couple (with Hande Erçel) | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2021 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Sen Çal Kapımı | Nominated |
| 2021 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best TV Series Couple | Sen Çal Kapımı(with Hande Erçel) | Won |
| 2022 | Nubia Magazine | Most Handsome Turkish Actor | Sen Çal Kapımı | Won |
| 2022 | Paris Art and Movie Awards | Best International Short Film, producer | Seçim | Nominated |
| 2022 | Tirana International Film Festival | Short Film Competition, producer | Seçim | Nominated |
| 2022 | YoFi Fest | Best international Short Film, producer | Seçim | Nominated |
| 2023 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Ya Çok Seversen | Nominated |
| 2023 | Golden 61 Project Awards | Best TV Series Couple | Ya Çok Seversen(with Hafsanur Sancaktutan) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Ya Çok Seversen | Won |
| 2023 | Ayakli Gazete TV Stars Awards | Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series | Ya Çok Seversen | Won |