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Tuba Büyüküstün

Tuba Büyüküstün is a Turkish actress known for her work in television and film.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tuba Büyüküstün is a Turkish actress known for her work in television and film. Born in Istanbul in 1982, she studied costume and stage design at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University before beginning her acting career in the early 2000s. She has starred in several popular Turkish productions and received international recognition, including Emmy Award nominations.

Early life and education

Büyüküstün was born in Istanbul on 5 July 1982. She is reported to have family roots from Crimea on her mother’s side and Crete on her father’s side. She graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University with a degree in stage decoration and costume design.

Acting career

She began her acting career after appearing in television commercials during university. Her television credits include *Sultan Makamı*, *20 Dakika*, *Cesur ve Güzel*, and *Zeytin Ağacı* (*Another Self*). She has appeared in films and TV productions in Turkey and on international platforms such as Netflix.

Recognition

Büyüküstün received notable industry recognition for her performances, including Emmy Award nominations for Turkish television work. She is widely regarded as one of Turkey’s prominent screen actresses.

Personal life

She married actor and director Onur Saylak in 2011 and the couple divorced in 2017. They have twin daughters.

Key facts

  • Tuba Büyüküstün is a Turkish actress born in Istanbul on 5 July 1982.
  • She studied stage decoration and costume design at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.
  • She began acting in the early 2000s after appearing in television commercials.
  • Her notable TV credits include *Sultan Makamı*, *20 Dakika*, *Cesur ve Güzel*, and *Zeytin Ağacı*.
  • She was married to actor Onur Saylak from 2011 to 2017 and has twin daughters.
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Canadian context

Tuba Büyüküstün is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through international streaming distribution and global media coverage of Turkish television and film.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tuba Büyüküstün?
Tuba Büyüküstün is a Turkish actress known for television dramas, films, and streaming series.
When was Tuba Büyüküstün born?
She was born on 5 July 1982.
Where is Tuba Büyüküstün from?
She was born in Istanbul, Turkey.
What did Tuba Büyüküstün study?
She studied stage decoration and costume design at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.
Is Tuba Büyüküstün married?
She was married to actor Onur Saylak from 2011 to 2017.

References

  1. Turkish Wikipediahttps://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuba_B%C3%BCy%C3%BCk%C3%BCst%C3%BCn
    Supports: Birth date and place, education, family background, early career, selected roles
  2. English Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuba_B%C3%BCy%C3%BCk%C3%BCst%C3%BCn
    Supports: Occupation, years active, spouse, children, selected filmography, Netflix roles
  3. ATVhttps://www.atv.com.tr/haberler/2024/11/05/tuba-buyukustun-kimdir-hayati-ve-biyografisi
    Supports: Birth date and place, education, marriage, children, career overview
  4. Italian Wikipediahttps://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuba_B%C3%BCy%C3%BCk%C3%BCst%C3%BCn
    Supports: Birth date and place, education, early career, Emmy nominations, Netflix series roles