Meryem Uzerli: HAZAL KAYA

Monday, June 17, 2013

HAZAL KAYA

Leyla Hazal Kaya

Leyla Hazal Kaya (born October 1, 1990) is a Turkish actress.

Early life

Hazal Kaya attended Italian High School in Istanbul, and graduated in 2010. She is currently continuing her studies in Istanbul. Her parents (both lawyers) divorced when she was 7 years old. She was introduced to the world of arts at a very young age, as a child she took ballet and violin lessons for 7 years. She also loves tango, and develops her skills. Her favorite football team is Beşiktaş J.K. Hazal Kaya speaks fluently English, Italian, French, and learning her fourth language, German.

Career

Kaya started her acting career with TV series Genco where she took one of the leading roles

. In 2008, Kaya continued as one of the leading actresses by playing Nihal Ziyagil in a modern day adaptation of Aşk-ı Memnu

.Kaya played in the first two seasons of TV series titled Adını Feriha Koydum (I Named Her Feriha) as Feriha Yılmaz (2012)

. The series has one of the highest TV ratings in Turkey. She played the role of a porter's daughter trapped between two lives and falls in love with the wealthy boy Emir Sarrafoglu played by Çağatay Ulusoy. In the 2012-13 season, she signed up for the period drama Son Yaz-Balkanlar

1912 and returned to the screen with the character of 'Emine' but the ratings being low, the series was taken off air.

Biography

Born October 1, 1990 (age 22)
Gaziantep, Turkey
Nationality Turkish
Occupation Actress
Years active 2005–present
Notable work(s) Genco
Aşk-ı Memnu
Adını Feriha Koydum
Height (1.58 m)
Weight 55 kg.
Eye color Green.
Hair color Brown.