The Turkish series “Yalı Çapkını” was produced by OGM Pictures for Star TV and premiered on September 23, 2022. It stars Afra Saraçoğlu, Mert Ramazan Demir, and Çetin Tekindor in leading roles.
The series, consisting of 120-minute episodes, is still airing in 2024 and has reached its 65th episode as of April 2024.
Yalı Çapkını (Golden Boy) plot:
“Yalı Çapkını” revolves around the events following the decision of Halis Ağa, the patriarch of the Korhan family from Gaziantep, to marry off his pampered grandson Ferit.
Ferit’s irresponsible behavior, especially towards his grandfather Halis Ağa, greatly upsets his family. The family decides that Ferit should marry a suitable girl from Gaziantep.
Reluctant to marry, Ferit is forced to listen to his grandfather. The family assigns İfakat, the eldest daughter-in-law of the house, to find a suitable match for Ferit.
A young girl named Suna is deemed suitable to be the bride of the Korhan family. However, the events that unfold during the proposal ceremony deeply affect both Suna and her brother Seyran.
Cast of Yalı Çapkını:
The supporting cast of the series “Yalı Çapkını,” starring Afra Saraçoğlu, Mert Ramazan Demir, and Çetin Tekindor, includes Şerif Sezer, Gülçin Santırcıoğlu, Emre Altuğ, Gözde Kansu, Ersin Arıcı, Beril Pozam, İrem Altuğ, Öznur Serçeler, Hülya Duyar, Diren Polatoğulları, Sezin Bozacı, and Yiğit Tuncay.
Golden Boy cast
Seyran (Afra Saraçoğlu)
Afra Saraçoğlu, born on December 2, 1997, in Edremit, is currently 26 years old. She began her acting career in 2016 with the film “İkinci Şans” (Second Chance).
She later portrayed the character Ece in the first series “Fazilet Hanım ve Kızları” (Mrs. Fazilet and Her Daughters) aired between 2017 and 2018 for 50 episodes. In the years 2019-2020, she appeared in the series “Kardeş Çocukları” (Children of the Siblings) and “Öğretmen” (The Teacher).
Afra Saraçoğlu comes from a family of Thessaloniki and Crete origin. She was in a relationship with actor Mert Yazıcıoğlu from 2018 to 2022. In 2023, she briefly dated Mert Ramazan Demir.
Ferit (Mert Ramazan Demir)
Mert Ramazan Demir, 26 years old, was born on January 28, 1998, in Van. He is the youngest of six siblings. He is known for his role as Ferit Korhan in the series “Yalı Çapkını” (The Mansion Lothario).
He had previously appeared as a guest or supporting actor in series such as “Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır” (Life is Sometimes Sweet), “Fazilet Hanım ve Kızları” (Mrs. Fazilet and Her Daughters), and “Öğretmen” (The Teacher).
Halis Ağa (Çetin Tekindor)
Çetin Tekindor, 78 years old, was born on July 16, 1945, in Sivas. He is a Turkish actor and voice actor who has appeared in many films and theater plays. One of his most notable films is the 2005 production “Babam ve Oğlum” (My Father and My Son). Although he has appeared in more than 20 series, he is best known for his roles in the series “Yılan Hikayesi” (Snake Tale) and “Karadayı”. Most recently, he introduced himself to the new generation with the series “Yalı Çapkını” (The Mansion Lothario).
Hattuç (Şerif Sezer)
Şerif Sezer, 77 years old, was born on December 12, 1946, in Bursa. He is a Turkish cinema and television actor. He appeared in his first film in 1982 and his first television series in 2002, in the series “Asmalı Konak”. He has appeared in nearly 20 films and about 15 television series.
İfakat (Gülçin Santırcıoğlu)
Gülçin Santırcıoğlu, 46 years old, was born on July 25, 1977, in İzmir. She made her first television series experience as a supporting actor in the production called “Aynalar” (Mirrors) in 2005. She later played leading roles in series such as “Elveda Rumeli” and “Hercai”. She has appeared in approximately 10 series as a supporting actor.
Orhan (Emre Altuğ)
Emre Altuğ, 54 years old, was born on April 14, 1969, in Istanbul. He is a Turkish singer and actor. Turkey first met him with his music album released in 1998. He released a total of 7 albums until 2017. He became known for his acting with the romantic comedy television series “Tatlı Hayat” (Sweet Life) between 2001-2004. He later appeared as a guest and supporting actor in many series. He also appeared in more than 10 films between 1993 and 2023.
Gülgün (Gözde Kansu)
Gözde Kansu, 43 years old, was born on August 23, 1980, in Izmir. She first appeared in the series “Çiçek Taksi” (Flower Taxi) in 1995. She later appeared in many productions. The most popular ones are “Ayrılsak da Beraberiz” (Even If We Separate, We’re Together), “Hanımın Çiftliği” (The Lady’s Farm), and “Medcezir”.
Abidin (Ersin Arıcı)
Ersin Arıcı, 32 years old, is a theater, cinema, and television actor born in Şanlıurfa.
Suna (Beril Pozam)
Beril Pozam, 28 years old, was born on November 20, 1995, in Istanbul. She first appeared as a supporting actor in the series “Afilli Aşk” in 2019. In 2022, she starred in the series “Baba”.
Sultan (İrem Altuğ)
İrem Altuğ, 43 years old, was born on September 15, 1980, in Istanbul. She appeared in series such as “Çukur” and “Kalp Yarası” (Heart Wound). In the series “Yalı Çapkını” (The Mansion Lothario), she portrayed the character Sultan.
Asuman (Öznur Serçeler)
Öznur Serçeler, 36 years old, was born on October 10, 1987, in Kayseri. From 2011 to 2023, she appeared as a supporting actor in 9 different series. The most popular of these series are “Erkenci Kuş” (Early Bird) and “Yalı Çapkını”. She also played the lead role in the movie “Recep İvedik” and starred in 4 other films.
Şefika (Hülya Duyar)
Hülya Duyar, 53 years old, was born on June 26, 1970, in Sivas. She is a Turkish screenwriter and actress. She has appeared in more than 20 films and series since 2002.
Kazım (Diren Polatoğulları)
Diren Polatoğulları, 44 years old, was born on February 12, 1980, in Istanbul. He first appeared as a guest actor in the series “Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu” in 2009. Since then, he has continued his career as a supporting actor in many series. He played the lead role in the series “Üç Kuruş” between 2021-2022.
Esme (Sezin Bozacı)
Sezin Bozacı, 46 years old, was born on December 5, 1977, in Istanbul. Although she has appeared in productions such as “Şeref Meselesi” (A Matter of Honor) and “Kırmızı Oda” (The Red Room), she is best known for her role in the series “Yalı Çapkını” (The Mansion Lothario).
Latif (Yiğit Tuncay)
Yiğit Tuncay, 55 years old, is a Turkish theater director, actor, and writer.