Özgü Delikanlı is a Turkish actor born in Berlin, best known for playing Mert in the Show TV romantic drama Gelsin Hayat Bildiği Gibi (2022) and Yıldırım in Bahar (2024). He took an unusual path to acting — dropping out of a Law degree in Germany to study Cinema-Television and Psychology in Istanbul — and trained in method acting before making his television debut.
Early life and education
Özgü Delikanlı was born on January 1, 1996, in Berlin, Germany, to a Turkish family. He began his higher education at the Free University of Berlin, enrolling in Law — a path he abandoned after two years to follow a long-held interest in performance. Relocating to Istanbul, he enrolled at Bahçeşehir University, where he completed a double major in Cinema-Television and Psychology, building both the theoretical and practical foundation for an acting career.During his studies he pursued formal method-acting training, developing a disciplined approach to character work that would later define his screen performances. His television debut came in 2022 with the role of Mert in Gelsin Hayat Bildiği Gibi, a Show TV romantic drama that found a dedicated audience and established him as a name to watch. He followed this in 2024 with the role of Yıldırım in Bahar, continuing to build his profile in mainstream Turkish drama.
Awards and recognition
Özgü Delikanlı is an early-career actor whose work in Gelsin Hayat Bildiği Gibi (2022) and Bahar (2024) has brought him growing recognition among Turkish television audiences. No major industry awards have been announced to date.
Frequently Asked Questions 10
What is Özgü Delikanlı best known for?
He is best known for playing Mert in the Show TV romantic drama Gelsin Hayat Bildiği Gibi (2022) and Yıldırım in Bahar (2024).
Where was Özgü Delikanlı born?
Özgü Delikanlı was born in Berlin, Germany, and later moved to Istanbul to pursue his acting career.
What did Özgü Delikanlı study before acting?
He studied Law at the Free University of Berlin for two years before transferring to Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul, where he double-majored in Cinema-Television and Psychology.
When was Özgü Delikanlı born?
Özgü Delikanlı was born on January 1, 1996, which makes Özgü 30 years old today.
When is Özgü Delikanlı's birthday?
Özgü Delikanlı's birthday is on January 1. The next one is in 83 days, when Özgü turns 31.
