Kenan Imirzalioglu, a Tough Turkish Actor | A Comprehensive Review

Kenan Imirzalioglu, a Turkish actor, has undoubtedly been one of the most gifted performers on Turkish television and film during the previous two decades. With his charisma and remarkable acting abilities, he rose to become one of Turkey's top actors. Furthermore, there is no question that his renown has expanded around the world.

Kenan Imirzalioglu, who is he?
Kenan Imirzalioglu was born on June 18, 1974, in the hamlet of Üçem, which is located in Ankara's Bala province. He attended middle and high school in Ankara. He did not perform well in university tests after graduating from high school.
Following his disappointment, he went to his village to study for the national university tests. On his second attempt, he was accepted into the Mathematics Faculty of Istanbul Yldz Technical University. Then he travelled to Istanbul to attend university.

Kenan Imirzalioglu's Appealing Appearance
The actor was a handsome young man. His pals insisted on him becoming a model because of his height and attractive looks. Kenan Imirzalioglu began working with a modelling agency as a consequence of this advise and demand. He entered the Best Model of Turkey contest shortly after beginning his modelling career.
Kenan Imirzalioglu and Kivanc Tatlitug's attractiveness and talent have long been compared.
As a result, he won first place in the competition and was named Turkey's Best Model. After finishing first in the event, he went on to compete in the Best Model of The World contest. With his amazing achievement, he also won first place in the global competition and was named the Best Model in the World. This was the first time a Turkish model had received such a prestigious award. As a result, doors to fame opened up for him all the way through...
So, The Journey Begins...
Following the competition, he had several proposals from television producers. Osman Snav, a well-known filmmaker, gave him the lead part in the TV series "Deli Yürek" (Wild Heart). Kenan Imirzalioglu accepted the offer since he had admired Mr. Osman Snav throughout his professional career. Following the completion of the Deli Yürek series, he appeared in his debut film, "Deli Yürek-Bumerang Cehennemi" (Mad Heart-Boomerang Inferno). By the way, Deli Yürek (Wild Heart) was the first Turkish original series to air on foreign television and platforms.
Yürek Bumerang Cehennemi (Wild Heart Bumerang Inferno), Deli Yürek Bumerang Cehennemi (Wild Heart Bumerang Inferno), 2001
Deli Yürek moved to the United States of America for language studies after the completion of his film. Following his return, he had further offers for new film and television projects. He chose the film "Alacakaranlk" (Twilight), written and directed by Uur Yücel. Following this, he appeared in the film "Yaz Tura" (Heads and Tails), which was also produced by the Alacakaranlk team.

Ac Hayat's Kenan Imirzalioglu (Bitter Life)
Kenan Imirzalioglu's "Ac Hayat" is yet another hit (The Bitter Life)
The next TV series project was "Ac Hayat" (The Bitter Life), which was based on the 1962 film. The actor's fame among Turkish audiences grew as a result of his powerful performance.
In 2006, he appeared in the film "Son Osmanl: Yandm Ali" (The Last Ottoman: Yandm Ali), which was based on Suat Yalaz's cartoon.

Son Osmanl: Yandm Ali (The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali), 2007.
As his performance improved, so did the offers, and he appeared in the film "Kabaday" (For Love and Honor). The actor appeared in this feature film with the famed veteran Turkish actor ener en. Aside from his TV series and dramas, this film became one of the pinnacles of his film career.

Kenan Imirzalioglu with the famed Turkish actor ener en on the set of "Kabaday" (For Love and Honour).


Kenan Imirzalioglu's Career Pick: Ezel
Following this, his next and most successful production was the Turkish TV drama "Ezel." Ezel became so successful that it topped the television ratings. The series aired 71 episodes from 2009 to 2011. Then it began to be broadcast in other countries. Ezel was without a doubt one of the most popular Turkish shows ever shown on national television. Even after a decade, it still has a devoted following due to its exceptional and original tale and impressive casting.
Kenan Imirzalioglu and Cansu Dere became one of Turkish television's most memorable couples.

The drama brings together some of the biggest personalities in Turkish television and cinema. Cansu Dere, Baris Falay, Yigit Ozsener, and Bade Iscil are among them. And, of course, we must remember the great Turkish actor Tuncel Kurtiz, who captivated audiences with his unique acting talent.

Karadayi is another another well-executed Turkish drama.
"Karaday," a new significant Turkish TV drama, was announced in 2012. Karaday has a fantastic cast of actors and actresses. Berguzar Korel and Etin Tekindor are the series' other stars. Karaday became another outstanding TV production with these two great brilliant performers, and it ran from 2012 to 2015. The series did reign supreme for three years and 115 episodes. Furthermore,  Sen Cal Kapimi Episode  was captivated by the dazzling pairing of Kenan Imirzalioglu and Berguzar Korel.

Berguzar Korel and Kenan Imirzalioglu in Karaday
What about his personal life?
The actor's private life has never been on the topic, only his job. He has always maintained a stable private existence away from the flashes of magazines. However, on May 14, 2016, the actor married the stunning Turkish actress Sinem Kobal. Later, in 2020, actress Sinem Kobal gave birth to her first child, a baby girl named Lalin.
Kenan Imirzalioglu and Sinem Kobal married in 2016, and they have a daughter named Lalin.

In a nutshell, Kenan Imirzalioglu's parents are farmers. He has two siblings: a sister and a boy.
He stands 1.90 metres tall and weighs 90 kg; his shoes are number 46.
Gemini is his astrological sign.
He dislikes the nightlife.
He enjoys both reading and listening to music.
The actor enjoys drinking tea; he is a true tea connoisseur.
His personal favourite is the combination he creates on his own.
He enjoys eating meat with his meals.
He eats honey for breakfast every day.
The actor adores trees and has a strong interest in wildlife.

Filmography:
Deli Yürek – as Yusuf Miroğlu – 1998-2002
Deli Yürek: Bumerang Cehennemi – as Yusuf Miroğlu – 2001
Alacakaranlık – as Ferit Çağlayan – 2003
Yazı Tura – as Hayalet Cevher – 2004
Acı Hayat – as Mehmet Kosovalı – 2005-2006
Son Osmanlı Yandim Ali – as Ali – 2007
Kabadayi – as Devran – 2007
Ejder Kapani – as Akrep Celal – 2010
Ezel – as Ezel Bayraktar – 2009-2011
Karadayı -as Mahir Kara – 2012-2015

Kenan Imirzalioglu's Post-2015 Career
Cingöz Recai: Bir Efsanenin Dönüşü (Cingöz Recai: Return of a Legend) – as Recai – 2017
Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi (The Conqueror) – as Mehmed the Conqueror – 2018

Mehmed-Bir Cihan Fatihi (The Conqueror), 2018
(Despite being a highly forceful production at the time, the series did not become successful and only ran for six episodes.)

2020 – Alef (Aleph) as Kemal