Scene from Living and Dying (2007)

First Appearances:

• Yeşil Işık (2002) as

Most Important Roles:

• Okul (2004) as Alev Hanım
• Vizontele Tuuba (2004) as Deniz Kızı
• Yeşil Işık (2002) as
• Kasada Parti (2024) as Suna
• The Chaos Class Goes to Cyprus: Summer Games (2021) as
• Living & Dying (2007) as Anne Noble
• Maskeli Beşler: Kıbrıs (2008) as Bilge

Career Highlights:

• Okul (2004)
• Vizontele Tuuba (2004)
• Yeşil Işık (2002)
• Kasada Parti (2024)
• The Chaos Class Goes to Cyprus: Summer Games (2021)
• Living & Dying (2007)
• Maskeli Beşler: Kıbrıs (2008)

"Meet Turkish beauty Deniz Akkaya, who holds the reins of 'Turkey's Next Top Model,' her country's equivalent of America's popular show hosted by Tyra Banks or Germany's version helmed by Heidi Klum. Born in Istanbul, Deniz first made waves in the modeling world by participating in prestigious contests like 'Elite Model Look' and 'Best Model of Turkey,' eventually claiming victory in 1997. Unlike many waif-thin models, Deniz stands out with her fuller figure and striking black hair. Simultaneously pursuing acting alongside her modeling career, she appeared in films such as the romantic comedy 'Green Light' (2002), the political drama 'Vizontele Tuuba' (2003), and the TV series 'Metro Palas,' before landing her hosting role on Turkey's version of ANTM in 2006. In a departure from her usual roles, Deniz showcased her acting prowess in the American film 'Living & Dying' (2007), starring alongside action legends Edward Furlong and Michael Madsen. Most recently, she starred in the comedy 'Hababam Sinifi Yaz Oyunlari' (2021). When not on screen, Deniz has created her own high-end children's clothing line, 'Chic Frog.' For a Thanksgiving wish, one might hope for a movie where Deniz Akkaya finds herself in a tender, loving, and proper romantic lead role."