Burak Ozchivit is a successful Turkish actor from Mersin. Known in many countries for his roles in the films "Magnificent Century" and "Korolek - songbird."
Biography
Burak Ozcivit was born in a city on the Turkish coast, but spent all his childhood in Istanbul. He graduated from the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Marmara, one of the country's oldest universities. As a student, he successfully passed the casting in the model agency "Ugurkan Erez" and immediately received the first offers in commercials. The father pushed the boy to such a decision - he always dreamed of becoming a model, but fate turned out differently. In 2003 and 2005 he was awarded the title of "Best Turkish Model".
First steps to the cinema
Success on the podium opened the door to the world of cinema for Burak Ozcivit. After a couple of episodic roles, he was invited to the movie "Infected." This picture was one of the highest grossing films of 2007 - the collection amounted to more than $ 2 million. The aspiring actor played the main role of Suat, in love with Nurkan. Otherworldly forces prevented the couple from enjoying a happy family life.
The next work of the actor was the television series "The husband under duress." Burak played the son of rich father Omar, whom his parents forced to marry. The chosen one is also not enthusiastic about such an idea - this hurts the spoiled guy, and he decides to fall in love with the girl.
Between 2006 and 2013, Ozchivit starred in six films. His name gradually gained fame and, finally, serious producers noticed him.
The heyday of film careers
In 2013, Ozchivit received a proposal to perform a hero named Bali Bay in the series “The Magnificent Century”. The film is dedicated to the reign of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire - Suleiman the Magnificent. The charismatic actor appeared on the screen in the second and third seasons. His hero, a victorious warrior and seducer of women, was in love with a relative of the Sultan Aybige and his daughter Mihrimah.
The image of Bali Bey was a success for the actor. Not only in Turkey, but also abroad, an attractive man had many fans, and the film was shown in 48 countries on all continents.
Luck haunted the actor. He received an even more interesting offer - in the movie "Korolek - songbird". This is a remake of the picture of the 80s, which was incredible success. The plot of the film is an intricate love triangle, in the scenery of the old conservative Turkey with its complicated customs and traditions. The novel of the same name in 1921, according to which the film was made, became a messenger of the era of change in this Muslim country. Critics consider the role of Kamran as Ozchivit's best work.
Latest movies and TV shows featuring the movie star
In 2016, Burak began work on the new television series "My Brother", where he will appear in front of viewers in the image of the musician Hakan. The brothers are in a protracted quarrel with which they have to end in order to fulfill the last will of the deceased father. This film was shot by the director of The Magnificent Century, in which Ozchitiv took part.
An interesting role went to Ozchivit in the film "I Will Give Life." The actor basically starred in love melodramas, but in this film he turned into a soldier of the Turkish special forces. On the screen, he sacrifices his life and remains faithful to his principles even in the harsh conditions of war.
The last work of the actor is in the historical film "Osman Gazi". Burak plays in him the sultan of Osman Gazi, the founder of the future great empire of the Ottomans. This is a very important role - the Sultan is a significant figure in the history of Turkey. The whole country, with bated breath, was waiting for the results of the casting. The choice of Burak Ozchivit met the expectations of the audience. The actor has already appeared in a historical role in "The Magnificent Century", after which he gained many fans. Filming began in 2019, a total of five seasons are planned.
Hobbies: cars and football
In an interview for Bizimizmir magazine, Burak admitted that if he had not chosen an acting career, he would have taken up professional football. He always liked to work in a team and benefit the common cause, and not just for himself. He himself is a fan of the Fenerbahçe club from Istanbul.
A man likes to spend his free time in a garage with rare cars. Sometimes he writes stories and his own scripts. After the birth of a child, the actor has almost no time left for a hobby.
