Barış Arduç

Barış Arduç was born in Switzerland on October 9, 1987, to Albanian immigrant parents. At the age of eight, he moved with his family to Istanbul, Turkey, where he completed his primary and secondary education. Arduç pursued his interest in sports, participating in swimming, diving, football, basketball, and handball, and also worked as a lifeguard for eight years. His journey into acting formally began after meeting theater artist Ayla Algan, leading him to train at Ekol Drama and subsequently join the Sadri Alışık Theater. He started his professional acting career in 2011, securing early supporting roles in television series such as “Küçük Hanımefendi,” “Dinle Sevgili,” and “Pis Yedili” in 2011, and “Benim İçin Üzülme” in 2012. He then took on the role of businessman Selim Bayraktar in “Bugünün Saraylısı” from 2013 to 2014, and made his cinematic debut with a minor role in Hakan Yonat’s 2014 film “Sadece Sen,” followed by a leading role in “Deliha” as Cemil the same year.

His career significantly advanced in 2015 when he landed his first leading television role as Tekin Atan in “Racon: Ailem İçin.” Later that year, Arduç achieved widespread recognition for his portrayal of Ömer İplikçi, a successful shoe designer, in the Star TV romantic comedy series “Kiralık Aşk” (2015–2017). This role garnered him a substantial fan base and numerous awards, including the Golden Butterfly TV Award for Best Comedy TV Series Actor in 2016. In 2017, he reunited with his “Kiralık Aşk” co-star Elçin Sangu for the romantic comedy film “Mutluluk Zamanı.” His career progression included further significant roles, such as the titular character Kuzgun Cebeci in the drama series “Kuzgun” (2019), and Arik Böke Erdenet in “Çukur” (2020).

More recently, Arduç has actively contributed to streaming platforms, appearing as Fıstık İsmail in the Netflix series “Kulüp” (2021–2022). He further took on the leading role of Sultan Muhammed Alparslan in the historical series “Alparslan: Büyük Selçuklu” from 2021 to 2023. Beyond his acting endeavors, Barış Arduç is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Life Without Cancer Society in Turkey, actively participating in philanthropic initiatives to support cancer patients and animal welfare. He continues to expand his filmography with upcoming projects like “Chasing the Wind” (2024), “Reminder” (2025), and “Ask ve Gözyasi” (2025).