What is Young? Who are the Important Young People in Turkey?

Young, is generally used as a term meaning "handsome and attractive male actor" in Turkish. This word, which is of French origin, means "young leading actor". Young actors are male actors who play charismatic and attractive characters, usually in romantic leading roles in cinema, TV series and theatre.

Synonyms of Young

  • Headliner
  • romantic hero
  • Handsome man
  • Heartthrob
  • charismatic man

Important Young People in Turkey

There are many actors who have an important place in Turkish cinema and theatre. Here are some prominent names in this field:

  • Atif Kaptan: He is considered one of the first young actors of Turkish cinema. He appeared in many important films in the 1920s and 1930s.
  • Cüneyt Arkın: Cüneyt Arkın, a Turkish doctor, actor, screenwriter, producer and director, has an important place in Turkish cinema.
  • Kadir İnanır: Kadir İnanır, who has starred in many important films from the 1970s to the present, is one of the popular young people of Turkish cinema.
  • Tarık Akan: Tarık Akan, who left a significant mark on Turkish cinema from the 1970s to the 1990s, is known for his young identity.
  • Kenan imirzalıoğlu: Kenan İmirzalıoğlu, one of the important names of Turkish cinema and TV series, attracts attention with his charismatic acting.
  • Cagatay Ulusoy: Çağatay Ulusoy, who has taken part in many successful TV series projects from the 2010s to the present, is among the young youngsters.