Kerem Bürsin (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish actor, known for his work predominantly in films, television and streaming series. After graduating from Emerson College in Marketing Communications Department, Bürsin began his acting career. He gained fame with the role in the TV shows Güneşi Beklerken (2013−2014) and Şeref Meselesi (2014−2015). Bürsin received attention after playing Ali Smith in romance action series Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek (2017) for which he won Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor.

He is best known for starring in the romantic comedy drama series Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–2021) for which he received critical acclaim and won several accolades including Turkey Youth Awards for Best Actor.

Early life Bürsin has lived in numerous countries including Scotland, Indonesia, the UAE, Türkiye, Malaysia, and the US. In 1999, at the age of 12 he moved with his family to the United States. He graduated from Emerson College's marketing communications department, and took acting lessons while he was in university. He was chosen as the best theater actor at a competition in high school in the US. Before he became an actor, he used to work as a driver.

Career

Bürsin had previously appeared in American TV movies including Sharktopus in 2010. On 9 September 2013, he appeared on Line's commercial for social messaging application. Bürsin became known with his role as "Kerem Sayer" on Kanal D's Güneşi Beklerken alongside Hande Doğandemir In Çağan Irmak's movie Unutursam Fısılda played the role of a musician named Erhan. Bürsin follows both Hollywood-Turkish productions and prefers to use both English and Turkish languages in acting. He has also won the Seoul International Best Actor award.

Bürsin was cast in a leading role of "Serkan Bolat" in Sen Çal Kapımı ("You Knock on My Door") with Hande Erçel The series is produced by MF Yapım, directed by Yusuf Pirhasan, Ender Mıhlar, Altan Dönmez and its script is written by Ayşe Üner Kutlu. It premiered on FOX on 8 July 2020 receiving positive reviews as well as high ratings.

Personal life Bursin was in a four year relationship with his colleague Serenay Sarıkaya. They met on the set of Mavi's commercial in 2015 and broke up in 2019.

Bürsin was in a relationship with his co-star and actress Hande Erçel. The couple met on the set of Sen Çal Kapımı in 2020 and split up in 2022.

In 2024, he started dating Melisa Sabanci Tapan. They broke up in the second half of 2025. Shortly after, he began dating Turkish influencer Selin Yağcıoğlu.

Other work and public image In addition to acting, Bürsin has appeared as brand ambassador for the Swiss watch Hublot. He is a prominent celebrity endorser for products and brands including BMW, clothing brand H&M, coffee brand Nescafe, and sports brands Nike and Under Armour. Bürsin has appeared on the cover of several magazines including Vogue Türkiye, Elle Türkiye, GQ Türkiye and Hello! Türkiye.

Bürsin was the spokesperson for the HeForShe movement, which advocates for women's rights. He became the first national spokesperson in Turkey. The announcement was made at a launching event in Istanbul gathering press and young HeForShe activists and partners. The solidarity movement initiated by the United Nations Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Unit in 2014 to promote gender equality.

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Notes2006ThursdayGrauss2007Strawberry MelancholyTravisIndependent film2010WendigoAndySharktopusAndy FlynnTV movies2013Palace of the DamnedAdam2014Unutursam FısıldaErhanLeading role2018İyi OyunFerhatSupporting role2018Can FedaOnur KeskinLeading role2022EflatunOflaz Leading role2022A todo tren 2 : Ahora son ellasKeremGuest2024Mavi MağaraCemAmazon Prime Video Film, Leading role2024ŞımarıkMeteLeading roleWeb Year Title Role Notes Platform2018YaşayamayanlarDmitryLeading roleBlu TV, Netflix2020–2021Aynen AynenDenizLeading roleBlu TV2025Platonik: Mavi Dolunay OtelKaanLeading role NetflixTelevision Year Title Role Notes Channel2013Güneşi BeklerkenKerem Sayer/Güneş SayerLeading roleKanal D2014Ulan İstanbulYiğit KılıçGuest 2014−2015Şeref MeselesiLeading roleKanal D2017Bu Şehir Arkandan GelecekAli SmithLeading roleATV2018−2019Muhteșem İkiliMustafa Kerim CanLeading roleKanal D2020−2021Sen Çal KapımıSerkan Bolat Leading roleFOX2023Ya Çok SeversenAteş ArcalıLeading roleKanal D2025ÇarpıntıAras Alkan Leading roleStar TV

Short films Short filmsYearTitleRoleNotes2006Rozar ManMacalester2007The ArchitectCraig Belmont2008KillianLennox

Theater TheaterYearTitleRoleNotesHarold's FallMarinerThe Music ManFiddler on The RoofAll out

As producer Kiss of Death (2010) Kelebekler (2018) Yaşamayanlar (2018) Iyi Oyun (2018) Seçim (2022) Mavi Mağara (2024)

As writer Mavi Mağara (2024)

Programs/Documentary İkinci Raunt (2024)

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref2014GQ Turkey Men of the Year AwardsRising Star Man of the Year 2022Turkey Youth AwardsBest TV ActorSen Çal Kapımı2017Best TV ActorBu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek2016Best Advertisement Movie with: (Serenay Sarıkaya)MaviBest TV ActorŞeref Meselesi2017Seoul International Drama AwardsBest ActorBu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek2020Yıldız Technical UniversityMost Admired Male ActorSen Çal Kapımı2022PRODU AwardsBest Actor in Foreign SeriesSen Çal Kapımı2021Best ActorSen Çal Kapımı2021Golden Butterfly AwardsBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesAynen AynenBest Actor in a Romantic Comedy SeriesSen Çal Kapımı Best TV Couple with: (Hande Erçel)Sen Çal KapımıAyakli Gazete TV Stars AwardsBest TV Series Couple with: (Hande Erçel)Sen Çal KapımıBest Actor (Romantic Comedy TV Series)Sen Çal KapımıGüzel AwardsBest Couple (with Hande Erçel)Sen Çal Kapımı 10th KTÜ Media Awards Most Admired TV Series Couple (with Hande Erçel) Sen Çal Kapımı Golden 61 Project AwardsBest Actor in a Romantic Comedy SeriesSen Çal KapımıBest TV Series CoupleSen Çal Kapımı(with Hande Erçel) 2022Nubia MagazineMost Handsome Turkish ActorSen Çal KapımıParis Art and Movie AwardsBest International Short Film, producerSeçimTirana International Film FestivalShort Film Competition, producerSeçimYoFi FestBest international Short Film, producerSeçim2023Golden 61 Project AwardsBest Actor in a Romantic Comedy SeriesYa Çok SeversenBest TV Series Couple Ya Çok Seversen(with Hafsanur Sancaktutan)Golden Butterfly AwardsBest Actor in a Romantic Comedy SeriesYa Çok SeversenAyakli Gazete TV Stars AwardsBest Actor in a Romantic Comedy SeriesYa Çok Seversen

References

External links

May 2016 Interview With Kerem Bürsin (archive copy)