Atakan Ozkaya Receives Major Recognition – Crowned “Rising Star of the Year”
Rising star of the hit Turkish series Uzak Sehir, Atakan Ozkaya, has taken a major step forward in his career after being awarded the Rising Star of the Year at the prestigious Dene Bunu Awards.
Known for his emotional depth, strong on-screen presence and rapidly growing fanbase, Ozkaya continues to establish himself as one of the most promising talents of the new generation.
A Well-Earned Achievement
The young actor has been steadily winning the admiration of viewers with his charisma, dedication and impressive performances. This award serves as a confirmation that his career is on a powerful upward trajectory — and fully deserved.
A Trained and Rising Actor
Born in 1998 in Istanbul, Atakan Ozkaya represents the new wave of professionally trained Turkish actors.
He studied acting at Maltepe Belediyesi Kent Konseyi and graduated from Beykent University.
His career began in 2014, and he gained wider attention with his roles in:
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Vatanım Sensin
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Kalp Atışı
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Hiç
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İçimizdeki Ateş
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Kardeşlerim
His breakthrough came with Uzak Sehir, where he plays the lead role of Kaya — a character that brought him national popularity and critical praise.
Beyond Television
In addition to his screen success, Ozkaya has an active presence in theatre, performing in several acclaimed productions.
This versatility has made him a standout figure among the younger generation of Turkish performers.
