Tuba Büyüküstün
Acting

Tuba Büyüküstün

Born 1982-07-05
Istanbul, Turkey
Department: Acting

Biography

Born on July 5, Tuba majored in Costume & Design. While studying, she began to get involved in television commercials before moving on to television shows and films. Tuba became the first Turkish actress to win an international award for best actress at the International Television Festival of the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro for her portrayal of Gulizar in the film of the same name. She was 21 years old when she filmed the movie. Tuba is well known in Arab countries as "Lamiss", which corresponds to her character in the famous series "Ihlamular Altinda" or "Lost Years", this character made a strong impression in Arab countries like no other, for this reason a perfume was created with the same name and Tuba's image. Between 2007 and 2009, Tuba portrayed the leading character of 'Asiye' in the hit TV show, 'Asi. 'Asi' was later nominated 'Best Soap Opera' at the '51 Monte Carlo Television Festival'. "Asi" is the first Turkish tv series to be nominated internationally. Tuba is the first and only Turkish actress to be evaluated by more than a thousand professionals and to be nominated as best actress at the "42nd International Emmy Awards" for her portrayal of "Melek" in the series "20 Minutes". This gave her the status of being one of the best actresses in the world. Her series "Brave And Beautiful" was also nominated at the IEmmys for best TV show or telenovela. Tuba is also the first Turkish actress to win an international award in Italy for best actress at the 14th Giuseppe Sciacca International Awards. Tuba is the female lead in the first Turkish series recorded in English, “Rise Of Ottoman Empires” where she played Mara Hatun. Her series “Another Self” currently holds the record for the most watched Turkish series worldwide on Netflix and is the most watched Turkish series in USA. Tuba is the first Turkish actress to represent a foreign brand, paving the way for Turkish artists to represent non-Turkish brands. In 2013, she was named the face of the renowned European jewelry brand Arte Madrid, and in 2016, an ambassador for the prestigious Swiss luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen. Other IWC brand ambassadors in the film industry include Cate Blanchett, Dev Patel, Rosamund Pike, and Ewan McGregor. Tuba becomes the first Turkish actress to be named a global ambassador for a foreign brand. Tuba is also a National Goodwill Ambassador for Unicef ​​and works as an advocate for children’s rights. In 2026, Tuba became the first Turkish actress to represent the world's most prestigious jewelry brand, Cartier, as an ambassador. Tuba has a unique appeal in her eyes, the shape and changing color that sometimes reflects green, grey and golden hues. Despite her physical beauty she is very modest, humble and focused and down to earth, she is very intelligent and speaks three languages. Tuba, possessing a unique natural beauty without surgery, is considered the most beautiful woman in Turkey and one of the most beautiful in the world. Since 2003, Tuba has enjoyed a long and successful career, with each new project surpassing the last. She is the Turkish actress with the most national and international awards, totaling over 35. Her projects consistently achieve the highest international sales. Her success, talent, and undeniable appeal have made her Turkey's most famous actress.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Tuba Büyüküstün

Gonulcelen
TV
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Gonulcelen

2010
TMDB4.1
Sultana
Movie
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Sultana

2026
TMDB2.8
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
TV
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Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020
TMDB3.8
My Father and My Son
Movie
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My Father and My Son

2005
TMDB3.7
The Ambassador's Daughter
TV
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The Ambassador's Daughter

2019
TMDB4.0
Another Self
TV
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Another Self

2022
TMDB4.0
The Agency
TV
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The Agency

2020
TMDB3.4
Red Istanbul
Movie
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Red Istanbul

2017
TMDB2.9
Black Money Love
TV
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Black Money Love

2014
TMDB4.2
Sultan Makamı
TV
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Sultan Makamı

2003
TMDB3.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (30 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
SoySelf / AppearanceMovie2026
SultanaSultanaMeralMovie2026
SultanaSultanaAssociate ProducerMovie2026
Mr DreadMr DreadAbideMovie2025
Like There's No TomorrowLike There's No TomorrowManolyaTV Series2024
Another SelfAnother SelfAdaTV Series2022
The AgencyThe AgencySelfTV Series2020
Rise of Empires: OttomanRise of Empires: OttomanMara BrankovicTV Series2020
The Ambassador's DaughterThe Ambassador's DaughterMavi ÇınarTV Series2019
MoreMoreAhraMovie2017
Red IstanbulRed IstanbulNevalMovie2017
Tight DressTight DressHelinMovie2016
Brave and BeautifulBrave and BeautifulSühan KorludağTV Series2016
Memories of the WindMemories of the WindAram'ın AnnesiMovie2015
The JungleThe JungleSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
Black Money LoveBlack Money LoveElif DenizerTV Series2014
20 Minutes20 MinutesMelek HalaskarTV Series2013
Elle Style Awards TurkiyeElle Style Awards TurkiyeSelf - WinnerTV Series2010
Ask Your HeartAsk Your HeartEsmaMovie2010
GonulcelenGonulcelenHasretTV Series2010
AsiAsiAsiye "Asi" KozcuoğluTV Series2007
Heist SchoolHeist SchoolZeynep ErezMovie2006
Aşk YoluAşk YoluDenizMovie2006
My Father and My SonMy Father and My SonAysunMovie2005
Ihlamurlar AltindaIhlamurlar AltindaFiliz TekinerTV Series2005
The Rose and the ThornThe Rose and the ThornZarife Korkmazgir (Gençliği)TV Series2004
GülizarGülizarGülizarMovie2004
Sultan MakamıSultan MakamıNesrinTV Series2003
Golden Butterfly AwardsGolden Butterfly AwardsSelf - WinnerTV Series1973
The PrinceThe PrinceSelf / AppearanceTV Series