Ecem Uzun (born June 17, 1992, Istanbul) is a Turkish television, cinema, and theater actress. She is best known for award festival films and Küçük Sırlar (an adaptation of Gossip Girl) and comedy series Jet Sosyete. She took her first step into acting with an Ülker commercial as child actor. She is a graduate of Kadir Has University, Department of Theater.
Early life and education Born on June 17, 1992, in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul to a family from Rize, Uzun began her theater education as a trainee at the Sarıyer Municipal Theater at the age of eight. During this time, she also participated in the theater's productions. She completed her primary education at Sarıyer Elementary School and graduated from Hüseyin Kalkavan High School. Uzun then enrolled in the Theater Department of Kadir Has University.
Career Uzun initiated her acting career with an Ülker commercial. She gained prominence with significant roles in television series such as Aliye, Geniş Zamanlar, Pulsar, Gönül Salıncağı, and Ah Kalbim.https://onedio.com/haber/cocuklugundan-beri-ekranda-olan-ecem-uzun-un-yillar-once-oynadigi-reklami-hatirlayanlar-burada-mi-960640
She played as Meriç/Jenny in Küçük Sırlar, which is an adaptation of Gossip Girl. She portrayed the character Alara Çıkrıkçıoğlu in the comedy series Jet Sosyete.
In 2016, she starred in Reha Erdem's film Big Big World (Koca Dünya) and Yeşim Ustaoğlu's film Clair Obscur (Tereddüt). Uzun took part in the theater play War (Savaş) alongside Tilbe Saran, Sermet Yeşil, Damla Sönmez, and Onur Gürçay, earning acclaim for her performance. Her role in Yeşim Ustaoğlu's Clair Obscur in 2016 marked her as a leading actress. The same year, she played a leading role in Reha Erdem's award-winning film Big Big World. Through these performances, Uzun demonstrated her talent at a young age.
Filmography Sources: Web Series +YearProject2022Yakamoz S-2452021FatmaŞeref Bey2018-2020Jet Sosyete Films +YearProject2022Together, Alone2021Seni Buldum Ya2017Buğday2016Koca Dünya TV Series +YearProject2016Aşk Yalanı Sever2010Küçük Sırlar2009Ah Kalbim2008Pulsar2007Geniş ZamanlarGönül Salıncağı2004Aliye
Awards +YearAwardCategory201418.Afife Theatre AwardsThe Most Successful Young Generation Artist of the YearXIV. Direklerarası Seyirci ÖdülleriYoung Talent Award201653rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film FestivalBest Actress (International)Best Actress (National)201736th International Istanbul Film FestivalBest Actress
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