Ekin Mert Daymaz

Ekin Mert Daymaz is a Turkish actor and former model who has established himself as a versatile lead performer in Turkish television drama. Born on December 2, 1990, in Arnhem, Netherlands, he returned to Turkey and initially made his name as a model, finishing in the top three at the Best Model of Turkey contest in 2013 before transitioning into acting.

Early life and education

Daymaz was born in the Netherlands to Turkish parents and grew up between cultures before settling in Istanbul to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He studied Fitness and Coaching, an education that has visibly informed his physically disciplined on-screen presence. His acting debut came in the series Not Defteri (2014), and he quickly built momentum with increasingly prominent roles. He gained wide attention through the comedy film Kardeşim Benim (2016), in which he played Ali, and went on to appear in the action film Söz (2018) as Aras. He delivered a notably compelling performance in the psychological drama Kırmızı Oda (2020–2021), where he played Aldo — a character whose inner life unfolds across therapy sessions in one of the more critically discussed Turkish dramas of recent years. He followed this with Üç Kuruş (2021–2022), playing Efe in a gritty crime drama. He stands 1.88 metres tall. He most recently joined the cast of Kuruluş Osman Season 6, where he plays the character İlbay. He is married to actress Eda Ece.

Awards and recognition

Ekin Mert Daymaz has not received widely reported individual awards, but his work in Kırmızı Oda and Üç Kuruş brought him significant critical attention, with both series drawing praise as among the stronger dramatic productions of their respective years. His modelling background and subsequent acting career reflect a complete reorientation of professional ambition that has clearly paid off.