Cast of Leyla: Meet the Actors of the New Turkish Drama Series!

Leyla (Cemre Baysel)

Leyla lost her mother at a young age and has no one else besides her father. Her life is turned upside down when her father remarries. After losing her beloved father due to the cruelty of her stepmother Nur, Leyla is abandoned in a junkyard. Years later, after enduring many hardships, she returns with the sole goal of seeking revenge against Nur.

Cemre Baysel, a 25-year-old Turkish actress, was born on February 5, 1999, in İzmir, Turkey. She made her television debut in 2014 as a supporting actress in the series “Yeşil Deniz.” Until 2020, she appeared in several shows in supporting roles, and from 2021 onwards, she has starred as the lead in four different series. Her most recent drama is a Turkish series titled “Sakla Beni.“

Civan (Alperen Duymaz)

Civan was abandoned in the junkyard as a child, where he was taken in by Güzide, who protected him from Neco. After being adopted by Nur, Civan moves from the junkyard to the world of the wealthy. However, he finds himself trapped between his past and his new identity.

Alperen Duymaz, a 31-year-old Turkish actor, was born on November 3, 1992, in Ankara, Turkey. He made his television debut in 2015, playing the supporting character “Cesur” in the series “Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar.” He later starred in leading roles in shows such as “Çarpışma,” “Son Yaz,” and “EGO.” Currently, he is starring in the series “Leyla.”

Nur (Gonca Vuslateri)

Growing up in the junkyard has turned Nur into a ruthless and cruel person. She and her passionate love Mali are involved in a series of cons, one of which ensnares Leyla’s father, Hilmi. A widower living with his daughter Leyla, Hilmi falls for Nur. Through various schemes, Nur convinces Hilmi to sell their house. Her plan is to take the money and run away with Mali, but things take a different turn. After Hilmi’s death, Nur takes Leyla and abandons her in the junkyard, the place where she herself grew up. With dreams of a different life, Nur sets her sights on her next victim: Tufo.

Gonca Vuslateri, a 37-year-old Turkish actress, was born on September 2, 1986, in Bursa, Turkey. She has been acting in various television series since 1998.

Mali (Yiğit Kirazcı)

Mali is a handsome man in his 40s who lives by the motto of making easy money. His mind is constantly scheming and looking for shortcuts. He spent his childhood and early teenage years in the junkyard with Nur. His obsessive love and weakness for Nur lead him down a tumultuous path. Deep down, Mali harbors a longing to belong to someone, which makes him easily influenced. He becomes one of the characters most affected by the conflict between Leylim and Nur.

Yiğit Kirazcı, a 41-year-old Turkish actor, was born on August 17, 1983, in Balıkesir, Turkey. Kirazcı entered the world of television series in 2007 and, despite his talent and charisma, has often been cast in supporting roles in most of his projects.

Most recently, he portrayed the character “Rüzgar” in the highly-rated Turkish series “Kızılcık Şerbeti.” While fans expected to see him return in the new season of “Kızılcık Şerbeti,” set to resume in September 2024, it has been revealed that Kirazcı has left the show to join the cast of the series “Leyla.”

Tufo (Halil İbrahim Ceyhan)

Tufo, whose real name is Tufan, was discovered at a young age due to his football talent. However, his career takes a turn when he accidentally causes an accident, leading to Hilmi’s death. Overcome with guilt and regret, Tufo falls under Nur’s manipulative influence. As he tries to help Nur, he unwittingly finds himself building a family with her.

Halil İbrahim Ceyhan, a 41-year-old Turkish actor, was born on December 13, 1982, in Sivas, Turkey.

Like Yiğit Kirazcı, Ceyhan was also starring in an ongoing series. He portrayed the character “Murat” in the series “Kirli Sepeti.” However, Ceyhan left “Kirli Sepeti” to join the cast of the series “Leyla.”

Gamze Karaduman

Gamze Karaduman, a 37-year-old Turkish actress, was born in Istanbul, Turkey. She made her television debut in 2004 with the hit series “Avrupa Yakası.” She has since appeared in shows such as “Aramızda Kalsın,” “Menajerimi Ara,” and “Ömer.”

Dilara Aksüyek

Ferdane Dilara Aksüyek, a 37-year-old Turkish actress, was born on July 24, 1987, in İzmir, Turkey. Since 2012, she has appeared in various television series in supporting roles and continues to do so.

Seda Güven

Seda Güven, a 39-year-old Turkish actress, was born on August 28, 1984, in Balıkesir, Turkey. She began her acting career in 2002, appearing in various television series until 2019, when she took a break. After not participating in any TV projects from 2019 to 2024, Seda Güven made her return to the screen with the series “Leyla.”

Meltem Baytok

Meltem Baytok, a 56-year-old Turkish actress, was born in 1968 in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Zeyno Eracar

Zeyno Eracar, a 53-year-old Turkish actress and voice artist, was born in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 1990s, she gained fame for her role as “Esin” in the popular Turkish series “Çiçek Taksi,” where she appeared for five years. Most recently, she acted in the series “Yargı,” which aired from 2021 to 2024.

Mustafa Avkıran

Mustafa Avkıran, a 61-year-old Turkish actor, was born in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is a seasoned actor who has appeared in numerous television series and films since 1987.

Cengiz Bozkurt

Cengiz Bozkurt, a 59-year-old Turkish actor, was born in Nevşehir, Turkey. Although he has been involved in various TV and film projects since 2005, he is best known and beloved in Turkey for his role as “Erdal Bakkal” in the series “Leyla ile Mecnun.”