Tuba Büyüküstün
Biography
Tuba Büyüküstün, born 5 July 1982 in Istanbul, Turkey, is a Turkish actress recognized for her work in television and film. She studied Costume & Design before entering the entertainment industry, initially appearing in television commercials while still a student. Transitioning to acting, she has amassed 28 credited roles across TV series and movies. Büyüküstün is also listed under alternative transliterations of her name in Greek. Her career is defined by a blend of fashion education and on‑screen performance, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary Turkish media today.
Career overview
Tuba Büyüküstün began her entertainment career while studying Costume & Design, appearing in television commercials that introduced her to on‑screen work. The exposure led to her first roles in Turkish television series, where she quickly became a regular presence. Over the years she has accumulated 28 credited performances spanning drama, romance and historical productions, demonstrating versatility across both the small and big screens. At the age of twenty‑one, Büyüküstün starred as Gulizar in the film of the same name, a performance that earned her the distinction of being the first Turkish actress to receive the Best Actress award at the International Television Festival of the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro. The accolade marked a milestone in her early career and highlighted her capacity to carry leading roles in cinematic projects. Her portrayal of the character Lamix in the popular series 'Ihlamular Altında' (also known as 'Lost Years') resonated strongly with audiences throughout the Arab world, where the name became synonymous with her. The cultural impact of the role was such that a perfume was later created bearing the character’s name, underscoring her influence beyond the screen.
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Career timeline
Full filmography
- Sultana (2026) as Meral
- Sultana (2026) Associate Producer
- Mr Dread (2025) as Abide
- Like There's No Tomorrow (2024) as Manolya
- Another Self (2022) as Ada
- The Agency (2020) as Self
- Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020) as Mara Brankovic
- The Ambassador's Daughter (2019) as Mavi Çınar
- Red Istanbul (2017) as Neval
- More (2017) as Ahra
- Brave and Beautiful (2016) as Sühan Korludağ
- Tight Dress (2016) as Helin
- Memories of the Wind (2015) as Aram'ın Annesi
- The Jungle (2015)
- Black Money Love (2014) as Elif Denizer
- 20 Minutes (2013) as Melek Halaskar
- Gonulcelen (2010) as Hasret
- Elle Style Awards Turkiye (2010) as Self - Winner
- Ask Your Heart (2010) as Esma
- Asi (2007) as Asiye "Asi" Kozcuoğlu
- Heist School (2006) as Zeynep Erez
- Aşk Yolu (2006) as Deniz
- Ihlamurlar Altinda (2005) as Filiz Tekiner
- My Father and My Son (2005) as Aysun
- The Rose and the Thorn (2004) as Zarife Korkmazgir (Gençliği)
- Gülizar (2004) as Gülizar
- Sultan Makamı (2003) as Nesrin
- Golden Butterfly Awards (1973) as Self - Winner
- The Prince