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Burak Tozkoparan

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Burak Tozkoparan
Born (1992-11-14) 14 November 1992 (age 32)
Istanbul, Turkey
Occupation(s)Actor, musician
Years active2014–present

Burak Tozkoparan (born 14 November 1992) is a Turkish actor and drummer.

Life and career

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His family are of Laz descent, from Rize.[1] On 2 April 2011, he won the Best Drummer award at the 14th High School Music Contest held at Bostancı Show Center.[2] After representing the Turkish Kızılayı Kartal Anatolian High School at the contest, he enrolled in Okan University, pursuing a degree in cinema and television studies.[3] Meanwhile, he continued his career as a musician as a member of different bands. For while, together with Olcayto Ahmet Tuğsuz he formed the band Pervane, in which he served as the drummer. He is the vocalist of "ODYO" music group.[4]

His television debut came with a role in Star TV's drama series Paramparça as Ozan Gürpınar. He joined in youth series Kırgın Çiçekler, sport series "Tek Yürek" and series Menajerimi Ara which adaptation of French series. He played in comedy drama series "Gençliğim Eyvah". He played in period series Destan. In 2023, He is playing in drama series "Ateş Kuşları".[5]

He also had his cinematic debut with a role in Gönenç Uyanık's 2016 movie Hesapta Aşk, in which he portrayed the character of Mert.[6] Alongside Hayal Köseoğlu, he appeared in the film Sesinde Aşk Var.

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role
2016 Hesapta Aşk Mert
2019 Sesinde Aşk Var Rüzgar
2024 Intoxicated by Love Sultan Walad
Television
Year Title Role
2014–2017 Paramparça Ozan Gürpinar
2017–2018 Kırgın Çiçekler Ali
2019 Tek Yürek[7] Cem Saruhan
2020 Gençliğim Eyvah Zola
2020–2021 Menajerimi Ara Emir
2021–2022 Destan Temur Tegin
2023–2024 Ateş Kuşları Barbaros
2024 Siyah Kalp Cihan

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result
2011 14th High School Music Contest Best Instrumentalist (Drum) 1st place[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Burak Tozkoparan röportaj otostil araba dergisi otostil yerli diziler". 28 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Vodafone 14. Liseler Arası Müzik Yarışması". Okan University. Archived from the original on 7 May 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Burak Tozkoparan: Şöhretin ne olduğunu bilmiyorum". Sözcü. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Ateş Kuşları'nın yıldızı Burak Tozkoparan'dan rock şarkısı" [Rock song from Firebirds star Burak Tozkoparan]. www.birsenaltuntas.com (in Turkish).
  5. ^ "Burak Tozkoparan kimdir?" [Who is Burak Tozkoparan?]. www.yeniakit.com.tr (in Turkish).
  6. ^ "Hesapta Aşk filmi vizyon için gün sayıyor". Habertürk. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  7. ^ "'Kırgın Çiçekler' dizisi ile adını duyuran Burak Tozkoparan, 'Tek Yürek'te başrol olacak". Takvim. 16 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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