Leyla Tanlar

Biography

Leyla Tanlar (born December 13, 1997, in Istanbul, Türkiye) is a Turkish actress celebrated for her natural screen presence and emotional depth. Blending a multicultural upbringing with formal studies in Media and Visual Arts at Koç University, she brings both intelligence and sensitivity to her work. Tanlar made her acting debut in 2014 with Paramparça, a breakout role that introduced her as one of the most promising young faces in Turkish television. Over the years, she’s taken on a wide range of roles—from the historical drama Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi and the modern saga Şahin Tepesi to leading performances in Ferhat ile Şirin, Güzel Günler, and Siyah Kalp. In 2025, she earned widespread acclaim for her performance in Erken Kış, winning Best Actress at the 62nd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Fluent in both Turkish and Italian, Leyla continues to build a career defined by quiet intensity, versatility, and an instinctive understanding of human emotion.