Artist • Singer • Actor • Director

About Özcan Deniz

Özcan Deniz is a name that makes headlines in Turkish art journals. His nicknames include: "The King," "The King of Turkish Song," and "The King of Emotional Feeling." He is a singer, actor, director, composer, and writer. He is a dynamic force of creativity and a diverse musical grove. His music is a blend of Eastern and Western influences.
He has left his mark on the soundtracks he has composed for cinema.

Özcan Deniz
247
Songs
19
Albums
12
Films
9
TV Series

His upbringing and artistic beginnings

He was born in Ankara on May 19, 1972, and spent his childhood in Aydın, where his artistic talent emerged at an early age (9 years old). He founded his first band, Mavi Deniz (Blue Sea), before he turned fourteen. When he was sixteen, he began traveling between cities in Germany and Turkey before settling permanently in Istanbul in 1991, becoming one of the most prominent singers there and making his name a top trending artist in Turkey and abroad.

His Musical Production

He has released numerous albums and won numerous awards. He has 247 songs across 19 albums, and his most-streamed songs are: (If You Say You Come Back) "Dön Desem", (Day's Won't Pass) "Geçmiyor Günler", (Forgive Me) "Beni Affet", (Ah from Your Eyes) "Ah Ö Gozlerim", and (Like a Lion) "Aslan Gibi".

His work in cinema

Qualified him to become a professional actor, where he portrayed numerous characters in numerous TV series and films, some of which he wrote and others directed. This earned him widespread fame due to his professionalism and charisma. The themes of his films and TV series are all purposeful, seeking to develop a broader perspective on modern society.
Today he is one of the most famous Turkish artists in terms of art and subject matter.

Filmography

A journey through cinema and television

Films (12 films)

  1. Last Dinner (Son Yemek) – SOON…
  2. I Waited for You So Long (Seni Çok Bekledim) – (2021)
  3. The Other Side (Öteki Taraf) – (2017)
  4. Second Chance (İkinci Şans) – (2016)
  5. Attractive and Dangerous (Sevimli Tehlikeli) – (2015)
  6. Water and Fire (Su ve Ateş) – (2013)
  7. You Are My Home (Evim Sensin) – (2012)
  8. Araf – (2006)
  9. Where Is Firuze? (Neredesin Firuze) – (2005)
  10. Now He's a Soldier (O Şimdi Asker) – (2003)
  11. Easy Money (Kolay Para) – (2001)
  12. Tell Him I Love Him (Ona Sevdiğimi Söyle) – (1994)

Television Series (9 series)

  1. Goncalar (Red Buds) – (2023)
  2. Seni Çok Bekledim (I Waited for You So Long) – (2021)
  3. İstanbullu Gelin (Istanbul Bride) – (2017–2019)
  4. Kaderimin Yazıldığı Gün (Game of Destiny) – (2014–2015)
  5. Karagül (Black Rose) – (2013–2016)
  6. Samanyolu – (2009–2010)
  7. Aşk Yakar – (2008)
  8. Haziran Gecesi – (2004–2006)
  9. Asmalı Konak – (2002–2003)

Awards & Recognition

Celebrating excellence in entertainment
  • Pantene Golden Butterfly Award – (2018)
  • Golden Palm Awards – (2018)
  • Golden Umbrella Award – (2018)
  • Theatre and Cinema Award – (2013)
  • Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Award – (2012)