Cansu Dere
Known for
Born in Ankara in 1980, Cansu Dere studied archaeology and won Miss Turkey before turning to acting. She broke through in the melodrama Sıla (2006-2008) and cemented her leading-lady status with the epic Ezel (2009-2011). Her drama Anne (2016-2017), the Turkish adaptation of the Japanese series Mother, became a hit across the region, followed by Sadakatsiz (2020-2022). She is one of the most exported faces of Turkish television, especially strong in Latin America and Spain.
Cansu Dere
6 Movies
9 Series
Born in Ankara in 1980, Cansu Dere studied archaeology and won Miss Turkey before turning to acting. She broke through in the melodrama Sıla (2006-2008) and cemented her leading-lady status with the epic Ezel (2009-2011). Her drama Anne (2016-2017), the Turkish adaptation of the Japanese series Mother, became a hit across the region, followed by Sadakatsiz (2020-2022). She is one of the most exported faces of Turkish television, especially strong in Latin America and Spain.
TV Shows
Plays Sıla Sönmez/Genco
Sila
2006
Plays Eyşan Tezcan Atay
Ezel
2009
Plays Asya Arslan
A Woman Scorned
2020
Plays Firuze
The Magnificent Century
2011
Plays Zeynep Güneş
Mother
2016
Plays Nevra Elmas
Persona
2018
Plays Ceylan
Güz Yangını
2005
Plays Banu Karalı
Ferhat ile Şirin
2019
Plays Ceylan
Golden Girls
2009
Latest Trailers
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The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali
Full Filmography
Portuguese Love
Yasemin Güler
2026
Film
A Woman Scorned
Asya Arslan · 60 episodes
2020–
TV
Ferhat ile Şirin
Banu Karalı · 6 episodes
2019
TV
Persona
Nevra Elmas · 15 episodes
2018–
TV
Mother
Zeynep Güneş · 33 episodes
2016–
TV
El Yazısı
Zeynep
2012
Film
Behzat Ç.: I Buried You in My Heart
Songül
2011
Film
The Magnificent Century
Firuze · 39 episodes
2011–
TV
Yahşi Batı
Mary Lou
2009
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Cansu Dere and where are they from?
Cansu Dere is 45 years old, born on October 14, 1980 in Ankara, Turkey.
What are the most famous roles of Cansu Dere?
Cansu Dere is best known for roles in Yahşi Batı, Behzat Ç.: I Buried You in My Heart, The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali.
How many movies has Cansu Dere been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Cansu Dere has appeared in 6 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Cansu Dere's first movie?
The career of Cansu Dere began with Kabuslar Evi: Takip (2006).
What is Cansu Dere's most recent movie or series?
Cansu Dere's most recent release is Portuguese Love, which premiered on May 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Cansu Dere appeared in?
On television, Cansu Dere has appeared in The Magnificent Century, A Woman Scorned, Persona, Ezel.
Cansu Dere
1980-10-14 · Ankara, Turkey
Cansu Dere born on October 14, 1980 in Ankara is a Turkish film and television actress, model, and beauty pageant runner-up. After graduation from the department of Archaeology at Istanbul University, she made her debut in TV and movies in the beginning of 2004. Between 2006-2008 she had a leading role as 'Sıla' in the Sıla series with Mehmet Akif Alakurt. She then starred as 'Defne' with Kenan İmirzalioğlu, in the film "The Last Ottoman Yandım Ali". In 2009, she acted in 'black comedy' Acı Aşk. In 2011, she played the lead protagonist 'Eyşan' in the TV series Ezel.