Born in 1998, Atakan Özkaya graduated from Beykent University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Acting. He began his acting career with the television series Heartbeat and later gained attention for his performances in Nothing and İçimizdeki Ateş. He reached a wider audience with his portrayal of Sarp Yılmaz in the series My Siblings and continues to captivate viewers with his role as Kaya Albora in Far Away. Alongside his television career, Özkaya has also performed on stage in the play Ölümün Uykudaki Duruşu and has appeared in campaigns for brands including Samsung, AXE, Peugeot Türkiye, Magnum, Rexona, Boyner, and Yumoş. He also took part in Fenerbahçe Sports Club’s new season jersey campaign. Outside of acting, Özkaya has a strong interest in football, tennis, boxing, swimming, and skiing, as well as music, electronic music, and photography.