Background of Aras Bulut
Aras Bulut, the renowned Turkish actor, was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 25, 1990. He hails from a family with a strong artistic background. His older brother, Orçun Bulut, is a well-known theater actor, while his elder sister, Yasemin Bulut, is both a sound engineer and a singer. As of now, Aras Bulut remains unmarried.
Education and Professional Journey of Aras Bulut
Educational Background
Aras Bulut completed his secondary education at Beşiktaş High School in Istanbul, followed by a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.
Professional Journey
The Turkish actor began his career by appearing in commercials before landing his first acting role in a single episode of the series “Back Streets.” His talent was discovered by director Zeynep Günay Tan, who recommended him for a supporting role in the popular Turkish drama “As Time Goes By” during its first season in 2010. Bulut later returned for the show’s second season in 2012, gaining widespread recognition through this role.
Notable Works and Awards of Aras Bulut
Film and Television Credits
Aras Bulut has appeared in numerous films and television series, including:
- “Muhteşem Yüzyıl” (Magnificent Century), Season 4 in 2014.
- “Maral” in 2015 alongside Turkish actress Hazal Kaya.
- The acclaimed series “The Insider,” Season 1 in 2016, and Season 2 in 2017, co-starring young Turkish actor Çağatay Ulusoy.
- The hit series “Çukur” (The Pit), where he played a significant lead role. This show achieved remarkable global success, with Bulut participating in all four seasons from 2017 to 2020.
- The Azerbaijani-Turkish film “Mahmud and Maryam” in 2013, marking his entry into cinema with co-star İva Didova.
- The Turkish film “Hasat” in 2013, featuring him alongside actor Deniz Celiloğlu.
- The film “Kuşların Şarkısı” (Song of the Birds) in 2017.
- The widely acclaimed film “Miracle in Cell No. 7” in 2019, which achieved outstanding global success and broke typical viewing records in Turkey shortly after its release.
Awards and Recognitions
The talented young actor Aras Bulut has received numerous accolades, including:
- The Antalya Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2011 for his role in “As Time Goes By,” awarded when he was just 20 years old.
- The Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actor in 2017 for his performance in “Çukur.”
- The Culture and Art Award for Best Actor in 2017 for his work in “Çukur.”
- The Golden Artemis Award for Best Actor in 2019 for the film “Miracle in Cell No. 7.”