Aybüke Yılmaz

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Aybüke Yılmaz is a Turkish model and actress. She acted in Kırmızı Oda (The Red Room, also: Emin Günenç, Demet Özdemir, Nihal Yalçın & Salih Bademci), as Elif in Fedakar (Endless/Devoted), as Ceylan in Kuma (The Other Wife), as Bahar in Sahipsizler (6 of Us, also: Ali Öner) and more. She also acted in vertical series; Çifte Bela (Double Crossed) together with her Kuma: The Other Wife co-stars Emre Özmen and Hilal Tüfek.

Facts:

• she studied in Cyprus and later worked at Cerrahpaşa as a dietitian, focusing on paediatric metabolism
  • first appeared in front of a camera while working at a hospital, where she actually discovered that she had a fear of cameras
  • after realising she had a fear of cameras, she chose to confront it directly
  • acting had never been in her plans until a sudden moment of realisation led her to join an agency, receive training and eventually feel, on her first day on set, that she truly belonged there
  • she believes that courage and passion are what define her most; whatever she fears, she runs toward it despite trembling knees
• when she was little, her father’s side mostly used to call her ‘donkey-eyed’ while her mother’s side used to call her ‘Aybükeli Aybükeli‘
• appears as Bahar in the popular series Sahipsizler and describes the role as challenging and mentally demanding
  • she relates to Bahar’s high energy, impulsive nature and self-sacrificing side, shaped by early loss and emotional extremes
• considers herself a very difficult person, even living in the same house with her can be challenging, as her moods can change quickly
  • loves being alone and describes herself as quite obsessive, comparing herself to someone who, out of doubt about unplugging the iron, would take it along when leaving the house
• she has always been someone who moves forward with courage, which she believes is the trait that defines her most
  • trusts her intuition, and when it aligns with logic, she believes her decisions will move her forward
  • rather than frightening her, taking risks motivates her and sparks a desire to take even bigger steps, as she feels true progress requires stepping beyond one’s comfort zone
  • she says she becomes fearless and always feels strong enough to do anything for the people she loves and admits that ordinary people do not interest her; instead, she is drawn to challenging individuals
  • being highly curious and eager to learn, she is attracted to people who stimulate her mind, challenge her and allow her to grow
• she loves taking risks and is very passionate and when that passion combines with her courage, she takes risks without hesitation
  • Kuma was a story that truly drew her in and she never once thought it would fail
• when she feels unhappy, she relies on herself to get out of that state, she believes that strength drawn from others is always temporary, so she finds ways to motivate herself on her own
• has a great interest in and love for horses and also enjoys horse riding
• she enjoys practicing Pilates as a form of exercise
• she is talented in the arts and showcases her paintings and creative process on her Instagram profile
• there are two things that are hard for her to stop once she starts: reading books, which she can’t put down until she finishes, and chocolate-based desserts
  • enjoys reading books on existentialism, philosophy, psychology and the inner world of the human soul
• she listens to Tarkan and Kenan Doğulu the most to boost her energy
• believes in astronomy as a science but does not really believe in zodiac signs
• says that Turkish cuisine is definitely the most delicious
• would love to be part of international projects, seeing them as an exciting opportunity to explore different cultures and share her creativity globally