Meryem Uzerli

Actors & Actresses

BIOGRAPHY

Meryem Uzerli, a Turkish-German actress born in Germany, began her professional career on the German theatre stage after completing her conservatory training. She rose to international prominence in 2010 with her breakthrough portrayal of Hürrem Sultan in The Magnificent Century, one of the most successful Turkish television series of all time, broadcast in more than 80 countries worldwide. The role established Uzerli as one of Turkey’s most internationally recognized actresses and introduced her to audiences across the globe. A native German speaker, Uzerli is fluent in both Turkish and English. Throughout her career, she has appeared in a wide range of film and television productions, including My Mother’s Wound, Cingöz Recai, The Other Side, The Beehive and A Beautiful Dream, as well as television and digital productions such as Queen of the Night, Bandit Does Not Rule the World, Şakir Paşa Family: Miracles and Scandals and the digital series RU. Beyond her acting career, Uzerli has established a strong international presence as a brand ambassador and collaborator for leading names across the fashion, jewellery, beauty and travel industries. Her partnerships with prestigious brands including Blue Diamond, Chopard, Faberlic, Atasay, Elidor and Turkish Airlines have further strengthened her positioning as a globally relevant Turkish talent. Her international profile extends beyond entertainment, having taken part as a speaker, jury president and guest of honour at leading global platforms including the TIME100 Impact Awards, Forbes, the Asian World Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival and the World Governments Summit. Uzerli is also actively involved in social impact initiatives focused on women’s empowerment and supporting children, and has been a long-standing supporter of Koruncuk Foundation. Today, with a global audience of millions, a distinctly multicultural identity and an established international career, Meryem Uzerli continues to position herself as one of Turkey’s most powerful global talents, with a presence spanning film, television, fashion, luxury and social impact.

EDUCATION

Schauspiel-Studio Frese Theater and Acting

TV SERIES

RU (GAİN, 2022) | Şakir Paşa Ailesi: Mucizeler ve Skandallar (2025) | Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2017) | Gecenin Kraliçesi (2015) | The Magnificent Century (2013)

FILM

Spring in İmroz (TBA) | Güzel Bir Rüya (2024) | Kovan (2020) | Öteki Taraf (2017) | Cingöz Recai (2017) | Annemin Yarası (2016)

ADVERT

Turkish Airlines (2026) | Love My Body (2025) | Trendyol Ramadan (2025) | Morlin Bron Eyewear (2025) | Blue Diamond Jewelry (2025) | Faberlic Cosmetics (2022) | Flo (2019) Atasay Jewelry (2018) | Elidor (2016)

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