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Aytek Şayan

Aytek Şayan

Acting

Biography

Aytek Şayan is a Turkish actor known for his versatile performances across television, film, and theater. Born in 1985 in Izmir, Turkey, Şayan initially pursued a different path by studying Animal Husbandry at Uludağ University before discovering his passion for the performing arts. He later graduated from the Theater Department of Bilkent University’s Faculty of Music and Performing Arts. Shayan gained significant recognition for his role as Lais in the historical drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul. His television career continued to flourish with notable performances in series such as Kuzgun, where he played the character Ali, and Uyanış: Büyük Selçuklu as Rustem. More recently, he has reached a wider audience through his role in the acclaimed Netflix series Kübra. With a strong foundation in theater, Şayan continues to be a prominent figure in the Turkish entertainment industry, praised for his ability to portray both complex antagonists and relatable characters with depth and authenticity. In addition to his success on television, Şayan has made a name for himself in cinema and digital streaming platforms. He appeared in the 2022 drama film "Bana Karanlığını Anlat" (Tell Me About Your Darkness), showcasing his ability to handle intense, character-driven narratives. His filmography also includes the 2024 film "Su Yüzü" (Water Surface), further establishing his presence in independent Turkish cinema. Aytek Şayan continues to be recognized as one of the most dedicated actors of his generation, even earning the "Best Actor" award at the 2025 Direklerarası Theater Awards for his performance in the play "Ayna".

Known For

Deep In Love
8.4

In a land where people are accustomed to battling fierce waves and constant storms, the story of a woman who stands tall on her feet, with all her emotional strength, resilience and endurance, and a man who is passionate about his "love" and who competes with the storms of the Black Sea and struggles with its waves, comes to the screens with an effective script... The ups and downs of the mountains, the sea and the human soul are told through the eyes of a stranger who finds himself in the middle of the endless war between two mortal enemies.

Deep In Love

2025
Kübra
6.7

When a suburban man receives messages that seem to predict the future, he develops a following — and powerful enemies.

Kübra

2024
Gaddar
7.9

A young man leaves behind the woman he loves and his family to join the military. Upon his return, he faces unexpected events that transform him into a cruel man.

Gaddar

2024
The Great Seljuks
7.3

The war of the Great Seljuk Emperor, Meliksah and her loyalist, Sencer against Hasan Sabbah, who is sworn to destroy the Seljuks.

The Great Seljuks

2020
Kuzgun
6.5

A dedicated policeman's life is shattered when his corrupt partner betrays him, sending him to prison and tearing his family apart. Twenty years later, his son Kuzgun returns to Istanbul with one goal — revenge. To get close to the man who destroyed his family, he must get close to the man's daughter. But she's the girl he once loved.

Kuzgun

2019
Gilani the Ascetic
7.7

Gilani the Ascetic sets out to Baghdad seeking truth along with Eşref. Following an enduring seclusion, he finds out that the city of Baghdad is in chaos and he begins his historic struggle for equality and peace.

Gilani the Ascetic

2023
İsimsizler
7.3

Fatih who is young and promising Turkish diplomat wait to start his new oversea duty. When terrorists killed district governor of Virankaya in Turkey, he change his mind and take the place of that governor.

İsimsizler

2017
Either Freedom or Death
8.8

On March 16, 1920, after the Allied Powers invaded Istanbul and disbanded Meclis-i Mebûsan, the Kuvayi Milliye movement, led by Mustafa Kemal Pasha, and the opening adventure of the fully independent assembly to be established in Ankara are described.

Either Freedom or Death

2020
Tell Me About Your Darkness
6.0

Veli Tanyeli, who died after a heart attack, is brought to the ghusl room before his burial, all the conflicts that have been hidden amongst the family came into light. Nermin, who has been imprisoned in an unhappy marriage for years, decides to settle the years after the death of her husband Veli in the ghusl room. Nermin's confrontation with Veli is actually a confrontation with herself.

Tell Me About Your Darkness

2022
On the Water Surface
5.5

Deniz returns to her hometown to attend her widowed mother's wedding. The anger, fear, and guilt she thought she'd left behind, resurface during the visit. As her mother leaves her the family house, a tragedy haunts her. She can't stop thinking about her father drowning at sea. Moreover, she feels her mother blames her and has abandoned her for it. She realizes she won't be able to move on like her mother unless she faces her problems head-on. Following a confrontation, Deniz accepts the past and takes a real step into adulthood. Sitting by the sea, she is at peace. The sea is no longer a threat but a sign of liberation. She jumps in.

On the Water Surface

2023