“Uzak Şehir” Cast and Plot
A new Turkish drama titled “Uzak Sehir” is set to premiere on Monday, November 11, 2024, starring Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal.
Filming began in Midyat, Mardin, and Uzak Sehir follows the story of a grieving widow who comes to bury her husband from Canada and finds herself face-to-face with hidden truths and harsh local realities. Starring Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal, Uzak Sehir is an adaptation of the famous Lebanese series ‘Al Hayba’.
The Plot of Uzak Sehir
Alya Albora, coming from Canada with her late husband’s will, arrives in Mardin’s Albora lands to fulfill his last wishes with her five-year-old son. But this journey turns into a permanent stay, as Cihan Albora, the head of the Albora family, forbids her from leaving with her child. Faced with dark secrets, buried past, and the harsh truths of the region, Alya finds herself entangled in a fierce struggle with her late husband’s family.
Uzak Sehir TV Series Cast:
Though it doesn’t feature widely-known stars, Uzak Sehir boasts a strong ensemble cast led by Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal. Here are the full cast details:
Gonca Cilasun, Müfit Kayacan, Alper Çankaya, Ferit Kaya, Sahra Şaş, Dilin Döğer, Atakan Özkaya, İlkay Kayku, Nazmi Kırık, Mine Kılıç, Sinan Demirer, Zeynep Kankonde, Muttalip Müjdeci, Barış Yalçın, Burak Şafak, Mehmet Polat, Yunus Eski, Yaren Güldiken, and Kuzey Gezer.
Ozan Akbaba
Born on June 9, 1982, in Kars, Turkey, Ozan Akbaba, age 42, is a seasoned Turkish actor known for his roles in series like Kavak Yelleri, Kuzey Güney, Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz, and Ben Bu Cihana Sığmazam. He’s also an active theater artist and has 844,000 followers on Instagram under the handle @ozanakbaba.
Sinem Ünsal
Sinem Ünsal, age 31, was born on June 21, 1993, in Izmir, Turkey, to an Azeri father and a Circassian mother. She made her screen debut as a supporting actress in the 2017 series Çoban Yıldızı and later starred in the popular 2019-2021 series Mucize Doktor. Sinem is active on Instagram, where she has 2.1 million followers under the handle @sinemunsal.
Gonca Cilasun
Gonca Cilasun, age 58, born in Istanbul in 1966, began her acting career in Arka Sıradakiler in 2010. She has since appeared in Ateş Kuşları, Barbaroslar: Akdeniz’in Kılıcı, and Sefirin Kızı. On Instagram, she has 88,000 followers under @goncacilasun.
Müfit Kayacan
65-year-old Müfit Kayacan is a Turkish actor and theater director who has acted in numerous series and films since 2006 and has also directed various theater productions.
Alper Çankaya
Alper Çankaya, age 34, was born in Tekirdağ, Turkey, in 1990. Although relatively new, he gained recognition from his role in the recent series Aile. He has 115,000 followers on Instagram under @alpercaxn.
Ferit Kaya
Ferit Kaya, age 40, is a Zaza actor active since 2006, having appeared in over 50 projects. Though often in supporting roles, he has 276,000 Instagram followers under @feritkaya21.
Sahra Şaş
Born on November 15, 1994, in Istanbul, Sahra Şaş is a film and television actress standing 1.65 m tall and weighing 54 kg. She debuted in Tatar Ramazan in 2013 and currently has 110,000 followers on Instagram as @ssahrasass.
Dilin Döğer
Dilin Döğer, age 29, was born on February 22, 1995, in Diyarbakır, Turkey. A Kurdish actress with a budding career, she has 68,000 Instagram followers under @dilindogerr.
Atakan Özkaya
26-year-old Atakan Özkaya, born in Istanbul, has acted in popular series like Şeref Meselesi, O Hayat Benim, Vatanım Sensin, Kalp Atışı, Hiç, İçimizdeki Ateş, and Kardeşlerim. With 740,000 followers on Instagram, he’s popular under the handle @ozkayatakan.
Other Cast Members: İlkay Kayku, Nazmi Kırık, Mine Kılıç, Sinan Demirer, Zeynep Kankonde, Muttalip Müjdeci, Barış Yalçın, Burak Şafak, Mehmet Polat, Yunus Eski, Yaren Güldiken, Kuzey Gezer.