Burak Tozkoparan (born 14 November 1992) is a Turkish actor and drummer hailing from a Laz family, identifying ethnically as Laz from Georgia.
Burak Tozkoparan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 November 1992 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Life and career edit
His family are of Laz descent, from Rize.[1] On 2 April 2011, he won the Best Drummer award at the 14th High School Music Contest held at Bostancı Show Center.[2] After representing the Turkish Kızılayı Kartal Anatolian High School at the contest, he enrolled in Okan University, pursuing a degree in cinema and television studies.[3] Meanwhile, he continued his career as a musician as a member of different bands. For while, together with Olcayto Ahmet Tuğsuz he formed the band Pervane, in which he served as the drummer. He is the vocalist of "ODYO" music group.[4]
His television debut came with a role in Star TV's drama series Paramparça as Ozan Gürpınar. He joined in youth series Kırgın Çiçekler, sport series "Tek Yürek" and series Menajerimi Ara which adaptation of French series. He played in comedy drama series "Gençliğim Eyvah". He played in period series Destan. In 2023, He is playing in drama series "Ateş Kuşları".[5]
He also had his cinematic debut with a role in Gönenç Uyanık's 2016 movie Hesapta Aşk, in which he portrayed the character of Mert.[6] Alongside Hayal Köseoğlu, he appeared in the film Sesinde Aşk Var.
Filmography edit
| Film | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2016 | Hesapta Aşk | Mert |
| 2019 | Sesinde Aşk Var | Rüzgar |
| 2024 | Intoxicated by Love | Sultan Walad |
| Television | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2014–2017 | Paramparça | Ozan Gürpinar |
| 2017–2018 | Kırgın Çiçekler | Ali |
| 2019 | Tek Yürek[7] | Cem Saruhan |
| 2020 | Gençliğim Eyvah | Zola |
| 2020–2021 | Menajerimi Ara | Emir |
| 2021–2022 | Destan | Temur Tegin |
| 2023– | Ateş Kuşları | Barbaros |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 14th High School Music Contest | Best Instrumentalist (Drum) | 1st place[2] |
References edit
- ^ "Burak Tozkoparan röportaj otostil araba dergisi otostil yerli diziler". 28 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Vodafone 14. Liseler Arası Müzik Yarışması". Okan University. Archived from the original on 7 May 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Burak Tozkoparan: Şöhretin ne olduğunu bilmiyorum". Sözcü. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ https://www.birsenaltuntas.com/dizi/burak-tozkoparannin/21129/?amp=1
- ^ https://www.yeniakit.com.tr/biyografi/burak-tozkoparan
- ^ "Hesapta Aşk filmi vizyon için gün sayıyor". Habertürk. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "'Kırgın Çiçekler' dizisi ile adını duyuran Burak Tozkoparan, 'Tek Yürek'te başrol olacak". Takvim. 16 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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