Mehmet Günsür: Getting to Know the Turkish Television Actor

We’ve gathered more brief information about Mehmet Günsür, who is currently co-starring with Bergüzar Korel in the Turkish drama “Annem Ankara.”

Mehmet Günsür, born on May 8, 1975, in Istanbul, is one of Turkey’s most recognized and successful actors. Coming from a Tatar background, Günsür was raised in a family where his mother, Sibel Günsür, was an academic, and his father, Teoman Günsür, was an industrial engineer. The family’s interest in the arts significantly influenced Günsür’s decision to pursue acting. His older sister, Zeynep Günsür Yüceil, a modern ballet choreographer, is also a prominent figure in the art world.

Early Career Beginnings

Mehmet Günsür’s acting career began at the young age of 7, starring in commercial films. At 14, he took his first step into professional acting in the TV series Geçmiş Bahar Mimozaları (The Past Spring Mimosas), directed by Okan Uysaler, alongside veteran actors like Rutkay Aziz, Filiz Akın, and Müşfik Kenter. After graduating from Istanbul’s Italian High School, he continued his education at Marmara University’s Faculty of Communications.

Rise in the Cinema and Television World

Mehmet Günsür’s breakthrough in cinema came with the film Hamam, directed by Ferzan Özpetek. This film played a pivotal role in establishing his reputation and helped him gain wide recognition. Following Hamam, Günsür decided to fully focus on his acting career, which led to greater success in the industry.

In the early 2000s, he continued to shine in a series of successful projects such as Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever (Love Likes Coincidences, 2011), Unutursam Fısılda (Whisper If I Forget, 2014), and İstanbul Kırmızısı (Red Istanbul, 2017). He also gained widespread fame for his portrayal of Şehzade Mustafa in the hit TV series Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century, 2012–2014).

International Success and Career in Italy

Beyond his success in Turkey, Mehmet Günsür also made a name for himself internationally. In 2021, he starred as Teoman Kaya in the Italian series La Compagnia del Cigno, and went on to appear in other Italian productions such as Lea – Un Nuovo Giorno and Devils. His success in Italy solidified his international recognition.

Impressive Performances on Digital Platforms

As digital platforms gained popularity, Günsür continued to excel in new projects. He gained attention for his role as Deniz in the 2017–2018 series Fi on the PuhuTV platform. In 2019–2021, he portrayed Erhan Kurtiz in the Netflix series Atiye (The Gift), which helped him build a large following. Additionally, in 2023, he starred as Tufan in the Disney+ series Arayış (Search).

Personal Life

Mehmet Günsür married director Katerina Mongio in 2006, and the couple has three children. He leads a peaceful life with his family and is one of the rare celebrities who manages to balance his personal and professional life successfully.

Filmography

Filmography in Cinema:

• Hamam (1997)
• Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever (2011)
• İstanbul Kırmızısı (2017)
• Unutursam Fısılda (2014)
• Atatürk (2023)
• Gelin Takımı (2024)

Television Series:

• Geçmiş Bahar Mimozaları (1989)
• Beyaz Gelincik (2005–2006)
• Muhteşem Yüzyıl (2012–2014)
• Fi (2017–2018)
• Atiye (2019–2021)
• Arayış (2023)
• Kül (2024, Netflix)
• Annem Ankara

Mehmet Günsür has firmly established himself as one of the key figures in Turkish cinema and television. With his successes both in Turkey and internationally, he is set to continue making waves in the entertainment industry with many more projects to come.