Şebnem Hassanisoughi
Şebnem Hassanisoughi, born in Istanbul, boasts a rich heritage with an Azerbaijani father from Iran and a Turkish mother. She has made a significant mark in the Turkish entertainment industry through a variety of prominent television series. Her impressive portfolio includes notable titles such as 'Firar', 'Kayip Sehir', 'Tatar Ramazan', 'Bana Artik Hicran De', 'Poyraz Karayel', and 'Vatanim Sensin'. Recently, she has expanded her reach into the digital realm, starring in series like 'Andropause' and 'Hot Skull' for Netflix, 'Metot' for Gain, and the upcoming 'Star' on Disney+.
Hassanisoughi gained critical acclaim for her performance in the 2011 film 'Geriye Kalan', directed by Cigdem Vitrinel, which earned her the 'Best Actress' award at the 12th Izmir International Film Festival, along with the 'Ayhan Isik Special Award' at the 18th Sadri Alisik Actor's Awards. Her collaboration with director Alphan Eseli in 'Eve Dönüs Sarikamis 1915' in 2012 led to another milestone in her career when she starred in Zeki Demirkubuz's 'Bulanti', winning 'Best Supporting Actress' at the 48th Siyad Awards. In 2016, she portrayed 'Sara' in Tayfur Aydin's 'Siyah Karga', earning the 20th Year Special Award at the 20th Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival. Additionally, her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Butterflies', which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2018, and her performance in the Danish film 'Lifeboat' further showcase her versatility and talent.