Belgin Şimşek

as Gonca Hatun

Kurulus Orhan follows Orhan Bey, son of Osman I and future second ruler of the Ottoman Empire, as he rises from warrior prince to visionary leader. Set in the 14th century, the series explores political intrigue, tribal loyalty, Byzantine conflict, and the conquest of key cities such as Bursa. With epic battles and personal sacrifices, it continues the Ottoman foundation story through a new generation fighting to expand a historic legacy.

as Acting

A young and ambitious woman moves to Istanbul with dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Her talent captures the attention of a powerful businessman, but family conflicts, hidden motives, and unexpected romantic proposals soon complicate her path. Benim Hayatım is a drama about ambition, identity, love, and the cost of chasing a dream in a world full of secrets.

as Gonca Hatun

The Mongol storm has passed, but Anatolia remains a fractured chessboard of Byzantine fortresses, rival Turkish tribes, and the ever‑lengthening shadow of treachery. In the small frontier camp of the Kayı tribe, a young warrior named Osman — son of the legendary Ertuğrul — begins to dream of something greater than survival: a sovereign state that will outlast them all. But before he can build an empire, he must first survive the vipers within his own camp, the crusading knights massing on the border, and the Byzantine commanders who see his ambition as a threat to be crushed. With his loyal alps by his side and a faith that refuses to bow, Osman wages a relentless campaign of sword, strategy, and sheer will, carving the foundation of what history will call the Ottoman Empire. A sprawling historical epic of conquest, honour, and the birth of a civilisation, this is the story of a leader who heard the command “rise” and answered with his life.