Beren Saat

Biography

Beren Saat is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Turkish television history, famous for Bihter in Aşk-ı Memnu, the title role in Fatmagül’ün Suçu Ne? and Atiye in the Netflix series The Gift (Atiye). She was born on 26 February 1984 in Ankara and was the highest-paid actress in Turkey from 2008 to 2014.

Discovery and first roles

While studying at Başkent University, Saat took part in the talent competition Türkiye’nin Yıldızları and was discovered by director Tomris Giritlioğlu. After a small part in Aşkımızda Ölüm Var (2004), she had her first major role in Aşka Sürgün and then played the spirited Yasemin in the political drama Hatırla Sevgili (2006–2008).

International fame

Her portrayal of the unfaithful wife Bihter Yöreoğlu in Aşk-ı Memnu (2008–2010) brought her international attention and two Golden Butterfly Awards. She then played Fatmagül Ketenci in the social drama Fatmagül’ün Suçu Ne? (2010–2012), one of the most exported Turkish series ever, and the avenger Derin / Yağmur in İntikam (2013–2014), the Turkish remake of Revenge.

From 2015 to 2016 she starred as Kösem Sultan in Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem, and between 2019 and 2021 she led Netflix’s original series The Gift (Atiye).

Film, music and personal life

On the big screen Saat appeared in Güz Sancısı (2009), Gecenin Kanatları, Bahman Ghobadi’s Rhino Season (2012) and Benim Dünyam (2013). In February 2026 she made her musical debut with the single “CapitaliZoo”. She is known for her charity work and has been married to singer Kenan Doğulu since 2014.

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