--- title: Elçin Sangu slug: elcin-sangu-735da url: /detay/elcin-sangu-735da type: biography language: English entity: primary: Elçin Sangu type: biography categories: - name: Cinema And Television slug: sinema-ve-televizyon url: /kategori/sinema-ve-televizyon tags: - Rented Love - Elçin Sangu - Acting - career - Opera author: Sevgi Kıraç created_at: 2025-12-08T08:18:58.590978+03:00 updated_at: 2025-12-08T08:18:58.590994+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/31/dpxSP7yga5RFVtPoxMLeK9Trd3eWf8ol.webp --- # Elçin Sangu > Elçin Sangu (born 13 August 1985, İzmir) is a Turkish television and film actress and a graduate of the Opera Department of Mersin University. ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Elçin Sangu ![9d5b72ab5d109cae99a395aa404342f4.webp](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/06/02/ksI0Tua3mSfMkcE6qONwNk7UjVNkdPHQ.webp) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Birth | 13 August 1985, İzmir | | Education | Mersin University State Conservatory (Opera) | | Foreign Languages | Italian,English | | Art Disciplines | Cinema,Series,Theatre,Opera | ## Article Content [Elçin Sangu](/en/detay/elcin-sangu-d55da/llms.txt) (born 13 August 1985, İzmir) is a Circassian actress and opera artist. A graduate of the Opera Department at Mersin University, Sangu has gained recognition in television and film, particularly for her role as Defne Topal in the popular series “[Kiralık Aşk](/en/detay/kara-sevda-dizi-751028/llms.txt),” which introduced her to a wide audience. Throughout her career, she has participated in various projects in theater, television, film, and digital platforms. ### **Life and Education** Elçin Sangu was born on 13 August 1985 in İzmir. Coming from a Circassian family, she has been interested in art and music since childhood. She graduated from the Opera Department of the State Conservatory at Mersin University, where she received classical music training and specialized in opera. After completing her university education, she pursued professional acting training at the “Sahne Tozu” theater under the guidance of Haldun Dormen. ### **Career** #### **Theater Career** Sangu began her acting career in theater and participated in various stage productions. After receiving training with Haldun Dormen’s Sahne Tozu ensemble, she expanded her theatrical experience and transitioned to screen roles. #### **Television and Film Career** Elçin Sangu’s television career began in 2011 with the role of Jale in the series “Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki.” Her performance in this series was well received by audiences and critics alike. She subsequently appeared as Nehir in the series “Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer?” (2012). In 2013, she portrayed Eda Çağlar in the series “Bir Aşk Hikayesi.” In 2014, she played the lead role of Güzide in “Kurt Seyit ve Şura” and Zeynep in “Sevdam Alabora,” both aired in the same year. Sangu achieved widespread recognition through her role as Defne Topal in the critically acclaimed and widely popular series “Kiralık Aşk,” which aired from 2015 to 2016. Her performance in this role marked a significant turning point in her acting career and earned her numerous awards. In cinema, she appeared as Ada in the 2017 film “[Mutluluk Zamanı](/en/detay/delibal-film-4053e/llms.txt).” In 2018, she portrayed Mia in the digital series “Yaşamayanlar.” That same year, she played Zeynep Tunç in the Show TV series “[Çarpışma](/en/detay/yargi-dizi-be00d/llms.txt).” Her post-2020 projects include the television and digital productions “[İyi Günde Kötü Günde](/en/detay/kaderimin-oyunu-dizi-09862/llms.txt)” (2020), “[Yalancılar ve Mumları](/en/detay/yalan-dunya-dizi-a0b92/llms.txt)” (2021), and “Çöp Adam” (2022). #### **Languages and Other Skills** Elçin Sangu speaks English and Italian. Her opera training and theater experience have significantly contributed to her multifaceted artistic career. She also engages in work related to fashion and design. ### **Awards and Achievements** Throughout her career, Elçin Sangu has received several awards. The most notable is the “Best Female Comedy Actress” award she won for her role as Defne in “Kiralık Aşk.” Her other awards include: - Radio Television Journalists Association Media Oscars - Ayaklı Gazete TV Star Awards - 43rd Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards - 22nd MGD Golden Objective Awards ### **Personal Life** Elçin Sangu is an artist who maintains a low profile regarding her private life in the media. She prioritizes her professional work in the fields of art and acting. Although active on social media platforms, she does not share details about her personal life. ### **Filmography** - Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki (Jale, TV Series, 2011) - Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer? (Nehir, TV Series, 2012) - Bir Aşk Hikayesi (Eda Çağlar, TV Series, 2013) - Kurt Seyit ve Şura (Güzide, TV Series, 2014) - Sevdam Alabora (Zeynep, TV Series, 2014) - Kiralık Aşk (Defne, TV Series, 2015-2016) - Mutluluk Zamanı (Ada, Film, 2017) - Yaşamayanlar (Mia, TV Series, 2018) - Çarpışma (Zeynep Tunç, TV Series, 2018) - İyi Günde Kötü Günde (Leyla, TV Series, 2020) - Yalancılar ve Mumları (Ceyda, TV Series, 2021) - Çöp Adam (Peri, TV Series, 2022) - Kız Meselesi (Film, 2018, 2021) ## Academic Sources and References 1. Biography, "Elçin Sangu," Biyografya.com, Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.biyografya.com/tr/biographies/elcin-sangu-58b2b635. 2. Biyografiler.com. "Elçin Sangu." Biyografiler.com, Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.biyografiler.com/kimdir/elcin-sangu. 3. Sinemalar.com. "Elçin Sangu." Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.sinemalar.com/sanatci/541193/elcin-sangu.