Burak Özçivit is a well-known Turkish actor and model, born in Istanbul on December 24, 1984. He is widely recognized for his roles in popular television series, particularly “Çalıkuşu” (2013–2014) and “Kara Sevda” (2015–2017), which have greatly contributed to his fame both in Turkey and internationally. Özçivit graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Marmara University, demonstrating his commitment to the arts from an early age. In addition to his acting career, he has a significant following on social media, especially Instagram, where he shares insights into his personal and professional life.
Burak Ozcivit Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 24, 1984 |
| Birth Place | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Residence | Istinye, Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Education | Graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Photography |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Father | Bülent Özçivit |
| Mother | Ceyhan Özçivit |
| Siblings | One younger sister, Burçun Özçivit |
| Religion | Islam |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Fahriye Evcen (m. 2017) |
| Children | Two sons: Karan (born 2019) and Kerem (born 2023) |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches (1.84 meters) |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed |
Burak Ozicivit TV Shows and Movies
Below is a chronological list of his works from his debut up to 2025, along with the roles he portrayed:
Television Series:
- 2006: Eksi 18 as Murat
- 2007: Zoraki Koca as Ömer Özpolat
- 2008–2009: Baba Ocağı as Güven
- 2010: İhanet as Emir
- 2010–2011: Küçük Sırlar as Çetin Ateşoğlu
- 2011–2013: Muhteşem Yüzyıl as Malkoçoğlu Balı Bey
- 2013–2014: Çalıkuşu as Kamran
- 2015–2017: Kara Sevda as Kemal Soydere
- 2019–present: Kuruluş: Osman as Osman Bey
Films:
- 2007: Musallat as Suat
- 2013: Zarafa as Hasan (Turkish dubbing voice)
- 2015: Aşk Sana Benzer as Balıkçı Ali
- 2016: Kardeşim Benim as Hakan
- 2017: Kardeşim Benim 2 as Hakan
- 2018: Can Feda as Captain Alparslan
Burak Ozcivit Awards and Recognitions
Burak Özçivit has been honoured with numerous awards throughout his illustrious career, reflecting his exceptional talent and significant contributions to Turkish television and cinema. Below is a chronological overview of his notable accolades:
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2012:
- GQ Men of the Year Awards: Actor of the Year for his role in “Muhteşem Yüzyıl”.
- Galatasaray University Bests of 2012 Awards: Best TV Actor for “Muhteşem Yüzyıl”.
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2014:
- 12th Yıldız Technical University Awards: Most Liked TV Actor for “Çalıkuşu”.
- 13th Magazinci.com Internet Media Awards: Best TV Actor for “Çalıkuşu”.
- 4th Elle Style Awards: Elle Style Actor of the Year.
- Haliç University Bests of 2014 Awards: Best Actor for “Çalıkuşu”.
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2015:
- 4th Bilkent Television Awards: Best Drama Actor for “Kara Sevda”.
- 6th Ayaklı Newspaper TV Stars Awards: Best Drama Series Actor for “Kara Sevda”.
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2016:
- 14th Yıldız Technical University Awards: Most Liked Movie Actor for “Aşk Sana Benzer”.
- 10th Seoul International Drama Awards: Best Series Drama and Best Actor for “Kara Sevda”.
- 23rd İTÜ EMÖS Achievement Awards: Most Successful Movie Actor of the Year for “Aşk Sana Benzer”.
- 16th Magazinci.com Internet Media Awards: TV Performance of the Year for “Kara Sevda”.
- Muzikonair Awards: Best Actor in a TV Series for “Kara Sevda”.
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2017:
- The ONE Objective Awards: Most Successful Celebrity of the Year.
- GQ Men of the Year Awards: The Most Popular Man of the Year.
- Kemal Sunal Culture and Art Awards: Best Actor for “Kara Sevda”.
- Individual Educational Institutions Best of the Year: Best Actor of the Year for “Kara Sevda”.
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2019:
- 18th Yıldız Technical University Awards: Most Admired Actor for “Can Feda”.
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2020:
- 6th Golden 61 Awards (Istanbul University): Best Male Actor of the Year for “Kuruluş: Osman”.
- Radio Television Journalists Association (RTGD Oscars): Best Male Actor of the Year for “Kuruluş: Osman”.
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2021:
- Quality of Magazine Awards: Best Male Actor for “Kuruluş: Osman”.
- Eurasian Consumer Protection Association Awards: Best Actor for “Kuruluş: Osman”.
- Golden Palm Awards: Best Actor of the Year for “Kuruluş: Osman”.
- European Awards: Best Actor for “Kuruluş: Osman”.
- 7th Golden 61 Awards (Istanbul University):
- Best Male Actor of the Year for “Kuruluş: Osman”.
- Best TV Series Couple of the Year (shared with Özge Törer for their roles as Osman Bey and Bala Hatun in “Kuruluş: Osman”).
- 9th TV Stars Flip Newspaper Awards: Best Actor for “Kuruluş: Osman”
