| Film actor, model Date of Birth: 13.04.1979 Country: Turkey |
Murat Yıldırım was born on April 13, 1979, in the picturesque town of Konya, Turkey. Despite his parents' backgrounds in literature and translation, Murat exhibited exceptional mathematical abilities from a young age. After graduating high school, he pursued an engineering degree at Istanbul Technical University, specializing in mechanical engineering.
During his university years, Murat's passion for the stage grew. He joined an amateur theater group and took lessons in vocals and percussion. Upon graduating from an acting course at the Istanbul State Theatre, he performed on its stage for three years. It was there that a screenwriter noticed his talent and recommended him to a leading production company.
Murat's debut film role was in the 2005 drama "Immortal Love." Following smaller roles in "My Family" and "The Big Lie," he landed his first major role in the 2006 horror film "Purgatory." The romantic comedy "Storm" in the same year brought him critical acclaim, earning him the Golden Orange Award for Best Actor.
Murat's popularity soared with his role in the hit television series "Asi" (2007-2009), which established him as one of Turkey's most sought-after contemporary actors. He went on to star in prominent films such as "Love and Punishment" (2009-2011), "Silence" (2012), "The Crimean" (2014), and "Queen of the Night" (2016).
Murat Yıldırım married actress Burçin Terzioğlu in 2008, but their marriage was marred by rumors of unhappiness and strained family relations. They divorced in 2014. In 2016, he married Moroccan model and beauty queen Imane Elbani, with whom he now resides in Istanbul. The couple is actively pursuing their dream of starting a family.
In recent years, Murat Yıldırım has appeared in notable films such as "Endless Love" (2017) and "Ayla: Daughter of War" (2017). The latter, a historical drama about a Turkish officer who adopted a Korean orphan during the Korean War, became a box office success and was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.