Yasemin Sakallıoğlu
Turkish comedian (born 1988)
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Yasemin Sakallıoğlu (born 22 April 1988) is a Turkish comedian, screenwriter, writer, and actress.
Life and career
Sakallıoğlu was born on 22 April 1988, in Istanbul, to a father from Sakarya and a mother from İkizdere, Rize.[1][2] She completed her primary and secondary education in Istanbul. After completing high school, she began studying Drama and Acting at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Istanbul Aydın University in 2016, but left the program in 2019.[3]
She began gaining recognition in 2014 by uploading impersonations of her mother to social media for entertainment purposes. After building a following, she began her professional career with the feature film Bizum Hoca. She was the first comedian to perform a stand-up show at Ülker Sports and Event Hall.[4][5] She is also the first female comedian to perform at the Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre.[6]
She married Burak Yırtar in 2021.[5]
Awards
- Hacettepe University Kristal Geyik Awards – Best Comedian of the Year[7]
- 15th Quality Awards – Quality Female Comedian Award[8]
- Inflow Awards – Best Instagram Influencer[9]
Filmography
| Year | Production | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bizum Hoca | Film | ||
| 2015 | Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz | Television series | Lütfiye | |
| 2018 | Jet Sosyete | Television series | Kumsal | |
| 2020 | Zengo | Film | Zerrin | First screenplay written by Yasemin Sakallıoğlu |
| 2021 | İlginç Bazı Olaylar | Television series | Zerrin | Guest appearance |
| 2023 | Mutluyuz | Film | Aslı | |
| 2024 | Bahar | Television series | Muhtar Hasibe | Guest appearance |
| 2024 | Doğru Koca Nasıl Seçilir | Stand-up | ||
| 2025–present | Gassal | Television series | Guest appearance | |
| 2026 | Mutluyuz Mu?[10][11] | Film | Aslı | Lead role |
| Upcoming | Düğün Şarkıcısı[12][13] | Film | Şahnaz | Lead role |
Works
- Dış Güzellik Yasaklansın Ruh Güzelliğine Geçelim – 2021[14]
