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Erkan Kolçak Köstendil is a Turkish actor and director. He started his career with roles in theater plays, films, and TV series, however, he eventually became known with his role in Ulan Istanbul. He has won awards for his appearance in several short films. Erkan Kolçak Köstendil is a Turkish actor and director. He was born on 16th January 1983 in Bursa, Turkey. Erkan Kolçak Köstendil is known for Kurtlar Vadisi (2005), Babalar ve Evlatlar (2012), Merhamet (2013), Ulan İstanbul (2014), Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem (2015), Çukur (2017), Çarpışma (2019), Gönül (2022), Creature (2023).
Erkan Kolçak Köstendil father name is N/A and his mother name is N/A. His marital status is married and Erkan Kolçak Köstendil wife name is Cansu Tosun Turkish actress and also the couple has one child.
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General Information
| Feature | Information |
| Date of Birth | January 16, 1983 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Screen Name | Erkan Kolçak Köstendil |
| First Name | Erkan |
| Full Name | Erkan Kolçak Köstendil |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Will Update Soon |
| Mother | Will Update Soon |
| Siblings | Bülent Şakrak (Cousin/Brother-like figure) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Birth Place | Bursa, Turkey |
| Residence | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Profession | Actor, Film Actor, TV Actor, Director, Singer, Model, Celebrity, More Than 2 Relationships |
| Education | Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST) |
| Spouse | Cansu Tosun (m. 2018) |
| Relationship | Married |
| No. of Relationships | 3 |
| No. of Children | 1 (Marsel Köstendil) |
| Agency | ID İletişim |
| Awards | SQIFF, Sadri Alışık Theatre and Cinema Awards, Seoul International Drama Awards |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 181 cm (5′ 11″) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Net Worth | $1M – $5M |
| Category | Actor, Film Actor, TV Actor, Director, Singer, Model, Celebrity, More Than 2 Relationships |
Social Media & Online Profiles
| Platform | Official Link & Followers |
| Instagram: 3.7M+ Followers | |
| Facebook Page | Facebook Page: 7.8K+ Followers |
| Twitter (X) | X (Twitter): 222.2K+ Followers |
| TikTok/Douyin | Will Update Soon |
| YouTube | YouTube: 26.5K+ Subscribers |
Online Profiles & Databases
| Database | Official Link |
| My Drama List | Will Update Soon |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
| Baidu Wiki | Will Update Soon |
| Douban | Will Update Soon |
| IQIYI | Will Update Soon |
| Grokipedia | Grokipedia |
| Rakuten Viki | Will Update Soon |
| Fandom | Fandom |
| Famous Fix | Famous Fix |
| Famous Birthday | Famous Birthday |
| Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes |
| The Movie DB | The Movie DataBase (TMDB) |
| IMDb | IMDb |
Erkan Kolcak Kostendil wrote and directed the first facebook movie Mukadderat (2009). His short movie Vakit also won “Best Scenario – Best Image” award at Galatasaray University Sinapark Short Movie Contest; “Best Movie-Best Director” award at Kral Midas Short Movie Contest; and “Best Scenario-Best Director-Best Image-Best Movie” award at 47. Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Drugs of Dealer (Torbacinin Esrari) is another movie that he wrote and directed. He also acted in short movies like “Tarot” and “Inside the Door”. Erkan Kolcak Kostendil became popular with his role in popular Turkish drama Mercy (Merhamet).
Erkan Kolcak Köstendil is a multi-talented individual from Turkey. He is known for his work as an actor, writer, director, and singer. His family background includes his uncle, actor Bülent Sakrak. Köstendil was born and raised in Bursa, a major city in northwestern Anatolia. Initially, he aspired to become a goalkeeper, but his life took a different turn when he encountered two experienced actors who left a lasting impression on him. Inspired by them, he decided to pursue a degree in theater at the prestigious Mimar Sinan University of the Fine Arts.
Köstendil’s passion for the performing arts extended beyond acting. He ventured into writing, directing, and acting in plays and short films. One of his notable works is the play ‘Karsi Cinsle Tanisma Sanati’, where he showcased his talents as a writer and actor. Another play called ‘Aut’ earned him the title of ‘Actor of the Year’ and a ‘Young Actor Special’ award. Additionally, Köstendil made his mark by writing and directing the first Turkish Facebook Series, ‘Mukadderat’. His short film, ‘Vakit’, received critical acclaim and numerous awards, further establishing his presence in the industry.
Transitioning into television, Köstendil appeared in various popular shows, impressing audiences with his unique character portrayals. His television career began with his debut on ‘Kurtlar Vadisi’ in 2005. However, his breakthrough came in 2009 with the production ‘Sakarya Firat’, where he authentically portrayed the role of a low-ranking soldier. Over the years, he continued to showcase his talent through appearances in movies and television shows.
In 2014, Köstendil gained immense fame and recognition throughout Turkey for his portrayal of ‘Karlos Nevizade’ in the hit TV show ‘Ulan Istanbul’. This character became a sensation among Turkish viewers. In one of the show’s episodes, Köstendil and his co-star Sebnem Bozoklu performed a song he had written called ‘Yanarim Yanarim’, which garnered millions of views on YouTube. Following this success, he continued to work on several noteworthy projects, including the internationally aired historical drama ‘Muhtesem Yuzyil: Kosem’, where he skillfully portrayed ‘Shahin Khan Girai’, the last Khan of Crimea. His most recent appearance was on the TV show ‘Familya’.
Erkan Kolcak Kostengil Tv Series / Movies
2008 – Fall Sorrow (Guz Sancisi) (as Numayisci) (Movie)
2009 – M.A.T. (as Emre)
2009 – 2010 Sakarya Firat (as Mahmut Karakum)
2012 – Fathers and Their Children (Babalar ve Evlatlar) (as Ayhan)
2013 – Mercy (Merhamet) (as Mehmet)
2014 – One Night in Istanbul (Movie)
2014 – Buddy Istanbul (Ulan Istanbul) (as Karlos)
2014 – Rain: Flower of Judgement Day (Yagmur: Kiyamet Cicegi) (as Senol) – the movie
2014 – I Have an Objection (Itirazim Var) (as Superman) – the movie
2015 – Black Trouble (Kara Bela) (as Guven) (Movie)
2015 – 2016 Magnificent Century: Kosem (Muhtesem Yuzyil: Kosem) (as Sahin Giray Han)
2015 – Team: For the Love of Neighborhood (Takim: Mahalle Askina) (Movie)
2015 – Not Anymore (Yok Artik) (as Fikret) (Movie)
2016 – Familya (as Toprak Beyoglu)
2017 – My Father (Babam) (Movie)
2017 – Bir Deli Sevda (as Mehmet)
2017 – Visible Man (Gorunen Adam) (as Kurtulus)
2017 – Put Seylere (Movie)
2017 – 2018 The Pit (Cukur) (as Sadettin From Varto)
Writer and Director
Meeting Art with Opposite Sex (Karsi Cins ile Tanisma Sanati) – Theatre Play
Mukadderat – The first facebook movie in Turkey
Time (Vakit) – Short Movie
Drugs of Dealer (Torbacinin Esrari) – Movie
Tirnik – DVD series
Awards
2015 – GQ Men of the Year – Rising Star of the Year
2015 – Magazine Journalists Association (Magazin Gazetecileri Dernegi) – Jury Special Prize Award (Buddy Istanbul) – Juri Ozel Odulu (Ulan Istanbul)
2012 – 17. Sadri Alisik Cinema and Theatre Awards (17. Sadri Alisik Sinema ve Tiyatro Odulleri) – Young Actor Special Award (Aut) – Genc Oyuncu Ozel Odulu (Aut)
2010 – Galatasaray University 4. Sinepark Short Movie Contest (Galatasaray Univ. 4. Sinepark Kisa Film Yarismasi) – Best Scenario and Best Image (Time) – En Iyi Senaryo, En Iyi Goruntu Odulu (Vakit)
2010 – Kral Midas Short Movie Contest (Kral Midas Kisa Film Yarismasi) – Best Movie and Best Director (Time) – En Iyi Film, En Iyi Yonetmen Odulu (Vakit)
2010 – 47. Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (47. Antalya Altin Portakal Film Festivali Ozel Gosterim) – Best Scenario, Best Image, Best Movie and Best Director (Time) – En Iyi Senaryo, En Iyi Goruntu, En Iyi Yonetmen, En Iyi Film Odulu (Vakit)
Theatre Journal Theatre Awards (Tiyatro Dergisi Tiyatro Odulleri) – Best Actor (Aut) – En Iyi Erkek Oyuncu (Aut)
Tobav Theatre Apprentices Theatre Awards (Tobav Tiyatro Ciraklari Tiyatro Odulleri)– Best Young Actor (Aut) – En Iyi Genc Erkek Oyuncu (Aut)