Mükerrem Selen Soyder is famously known as Selen Soyder is a distinguished Turkish actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder, widely recognized for her roles in popular Turkish television series and her victory as Miss Turkey 2007.
Her captivating performances and modeling career have solidified her status as a prominent figure in Turkish entertainment.
Early Life and Education
Selen Soyder, a distinguished Turkish actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder, was born on December 26, 1986, in Alsancak, Izmir, Turkey.
Raised as an only child by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Soyder, who are of Greek descent with roots in Ioannina (now in Greece), she grew up in a supportive environment.
She completed her primary, secondary, and high school education at Selma Yiğitalp Anatolian High School in Izmir.
Later, she pursued higher education at Istanbul Bilgi University, graduating with a degree in History in 2009.
Her early interest in modeling and acting shaped her path to a successful career.
Career
Selen Soyder, a distinguished Turkish actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder, began her career in 2006 by placing second in the Miss Model of Turkey contest and winning the Best National Costume award at the Miss Bikini of the Universe pageant.
In 2007, she was crowned Miss Turkey and represented her country at Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China, though she did not place in the top five.
After modeling for Vakko and studying in Canada, she returned to Turkey in 2009 to pursue acting.
Her acting debut came in 2010 with the lead role of Toprak Karagül in Yer Gök Aşk (Love is in the Air) on FOX TV.
She gained widespread recognition for playing Toprak Ilgaz in Lale Devri (The Tulip Age) from 2010 to 2014.
Other notable roles include Zeynep in Reaksiyon (2014) and Itır Yeşil in Hangimiz Sevmedik (2016–2017), where she earned a Golden Butterfly Award nomination for Best TV Couple alongside Can Yaman.
Awards and Nominations
Miss Bikini of the Universe: Best National Costume (2006)
Miss Model of Turkey: 1st Runner-Up (2006)
Miss Turkey: Winner (2007)
19th Politics Magazine Awards: Female TV Star of the Year for Lale Devri (2013)
4th Prestige Awards: Best Actress for Lale Devri (2013)
Golden Butterfly Awards: Nominated for Best TV Couple for Hangimiz Sevmedik (2017)
Personal Life
Selen Soyder, a distinguished Turkish actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder, was born in Alsancak, Izmir, and is of Turkish descent with Greek heritage.
She was engaged to director Ulas Inac in 2011 and later to actor Tolgahan Sayışman in 2012, but both relationships ended.
In 2015, she married Turkish-Jewish businessman Oren Frances, and they were together for seven years before separating in August 2022.
Currently single with no children, Selen resides in Izmir with her mother, Behice Yazıcı, and is an avid pet lover, caring for one cat and four dogs.
Filmography
Yer Gök Aşk (2010–2012, TV Series) – Toprak Karagül
Lale Devri (2010–2014, TV Series) – Toprak Ilgaz
Reaksiyon (2014, TV Series) – Zeynep
Cahide’s Open Marriage (2016, Short Film) – Oyuncu
Hangimiz Sevmedik (2016–2017, TV Series) – Itır Yeşil
In Your Dreams (2023, Film) – Eda
Kendi Düşen Ağlamaz (2023–2024, TV Series) – Sinem Devran/Soner
Can Borcu (2025–present, TV Series) – Sude
Net Worth
Selen Soyder, a distinguished Turkish actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder, has an estimated net worth of $100,000 to $1 million USD.
Her income primarily stems from her acting roles in television series and films, as well as modeling contracts and brand endorsements.
Her successful career in Lale Devri, Reaksiyon, and recent projects like Can Borcu significantly contribute to her financial standing.
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