Okan Yalabık (born 13 December 1978 in Bigadiç, Balıkesir) is a Turkish actor, well known for his role as Ibrahim Pasha in
Mera Sultan (on air now a days in Pakistan on Geo Kahani), as husband of
Selma Ergec (Khazina Sultan) with co stars
Meryem Uzerli,
Nur Fettahoglu,
Pelin Karahan,
Nebahat Chehre &
Halit Ergench.
Okan Yalabık |
Born |
December 13, 1978 (age 34)
Bigadiç-Balıkesir, Turkey |
Residence |
Istanbul, Turkey |
Nationality |
Turkey |
Alma mater |
Istanbul University State Conservatory |
Occupation |
Actor |
Years active |
1997-present |
Height |
184cm |
Biography
Born on December 13, 1978, Okan Yalabık decided to be an actor during
his secondary school years. He was involved in the theatre club
activities of his school and then he wanted to a have formal acting
education, so he started İstanbul University State Conservatory, Department of Performing Arts. There he was educated by professionals, one of which was Yıldız Kenter, a Turkish actress.
After that, he started his professional career in TV series in 2000, with three major roles that followed. The first one was
Serseri
in 2003, where he played Ömer Yelkenci, a jobless but warm-hearted
young man who fell in love with a rich girl and finally won her heart.
In the 2006
Hatırla Sevgili,
Okan played Necdet, a romantic, thoughtful and friendly man who owned a
patisserie and who fell in love with a girl, who had unfortunately
fallen for another man. Yalabık's most recent success of is Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha in
Muhteşem Yüzyıl, which granted him the best actor award in 2011.
Yalabık also played in several films, the most recent of which are
Pains of Autumn and
Hunting Season. In 2011 Okan received the best co-starring actor award for his role (policeman Hasan) in
Hunting Season.
As an actor who takes his profession very seriously, Okan has never
fallen far from acting on the stage and since his years in the
Conservatory, and has been taking part in some plays, among which are
The Lieutenant of Inishmore,
Dealer’s Choice,
The 39 Steps and finally
Bayrak (
The Flag), which is currently being staged in İstanbul. He received two awards in 2008 and 2009 for stage plays. In
39 Steps, he role-played more than 10 characters because of the special structure of the play.
|
As Ibrahim Pasha |
Okan’s abilities are not limited with acting. He is also a voice
actor. He played the main character Po in Turkish localizations of
Kung Fu Panda and
Kung Fu Panda 2
as well as taking part in the dubbing of a couple of other animations.
He also played the Arabic and Colombian Walla in the 2011 PlayStation 3 game
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. He is also known for being involved in numerous television advertisement campaigns.
Filmography
Year |
Film/TV Serie/Theatre |
Role |
Notes |
? |
Sırça Kümes |
|
Theatre |
Bayrak |
|
Theatre |
Nükte |
|
Theatre |
Martı |
|
Theatre |
2000 |
Yılan Hikayesi |
Commissar Tayfun |
TV Serie, 2nd season |
2001 |
Yılan Hikayesi |
Commissar Tayfun |
TV Serie, 3rd season |
Aşkım Aşkım |
Tarkancan |
TV Mini Serie |
2002 |
Yıldızların Altında |
Engin |
TV Serie |
Zeybek Ateşi |
Kerem |
TV Serie |
Gülüm |
Serhat |
Movie |
2003 |
Serseri |
Ömer Yelkenci |
TV Serie |
Çaylak |
Evren |
TV Serie |
Başyapıt |
The Compositor |
Short Film |
Inishmore'lu Yüzbaşı |
|
Theatre |
2004 |
Avrupa Yakası |
Necdet Aygün |
TV Serie, 1st season |
Büyü |
Cemil |
Movie |
2005 |
Sensiz Olmuyor |
Can |
TV Serie |
Çapkın |
Özgür |
TV Serie |
Sen Ne Dilersen |
Stavro |
Movie |
Kumarbazın Seçimi |
Carl |
Theatre |
2006 |
Hatırla Sevgili |
Necdet |
TV Serie, 1st season |
Arka Sokaklar |
Özgür |
TV Series, 5th season |
Kumarbazın Seçimi |
Carl |
Theatre |
Kabuslar Evi: Hayal-i Cihan |
Burak/Cihan |
Movie |
İlk Aşk |
Rasim |
Movie |
2007 |
Hatırla Sevgili |
Necdet |
TV Serie, 2nd season |
Kumarbazın Seçimi |
Carl |
Theatre |
39 Basamak |
|
Theatre |
Donkey Xote |
|
Turkish Voice |
2008 |
Hatırla Sevgili |
Necdet |
TV Serie, 3rd season |
Kumarbazın Seçimi |
Carl |
Theatre |
39 Basamak |
|
Theatre |
Kung Fu Panda |
Po |
Turkish Voice |
Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber |
|
Turkish Voice |
2009 |
Bu Kalp Seni Unutur Mu? |
Kerim |
TV Serie, 1st season |
Güz Sancısı |
Stavro |
Movie |
2010 |
Bu Kalp Seni Unutur Mu? |
Kerim |
TV Serie, 2nd season |
Umut Yolcuları |
Erhan Gül |
TV Serie, 12th episode |
PesPese |
Kaan |
Movie |
Av Mevsimi |
Çömez Hasan |
Movie |
2011 |
Bir İlkbahar Masalı |
Melih |
Movie |
Muhteşem Yüzyıl |
Pargalı Hasodabaşı İbrahim Pasha |
TV Serie, 1st season |
2012 |
Muhteşem Yüzyıl |
Pargalı Hasodabaşı İbrahim Pasha |
TV Serie, 2nd season |
Such a great actor so involving and versatile love him
ReplyDeleteI stop to watch mera sultan after Okan (ibrahim pasha),he was the main reason to watch great actor who knows how to entertain,and I saw the original version of Muhtesam yuzil and what can I say about his original voice oh so powerful and full of expressions,a treat to hear and watch,Pray for his success God bless him
ReplyDeleteOkan Yalabık is the best thing that may ever happen to me through the tv screen.he's genius actor Pargali Ibrahim's character was very complex and difficult but he played it with incredible ingenuity hats off .And you should hear his original voice not dubbed one Yes his abilities are not limited with acting his voice is very expressive and after hearing you'll amaze that how skillfully he can use his voice,phenomenal actor handsome personality after reading and searching I find him very modest yet knowledgeable and well educated he knows what to do and what to say,he respects his fans and interact with them through social media,I'm v happy to know him.his loyal fan ;)
ReplyDeleteLove him ya his voice is very captivating watch this
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I don't want to see mera sultan after Okan ,he is something A great expressive actor with stylish personality you are right guys I also adore his voice.love him and miss him.
ReplyDeleteI watch the original version and I have to say that Okan has done a fantastic unforgettable job superb acting perfect dialogue delivery,great expressions with expressive powerful voice Ah and how can I forget his romance he's a great romantic hero love the way he romance ;))and he has a great stylish personality he knows how to carry himself btw he also won ELLE best STYLISH ACTOR AWARD and best Actor AWARD So he is a complete star with acting abilities,personality and style oomph pleasure to watch him again on screen..
ReplyDeleteOkan is very good in acting and he is very dashing .he deserves the best really after seeing him I forgot every actor his acting standard is very high and I love his stylish personality and can someone told me about his upcoming serial or any other serial with English subs I'm dying to see his work.....
ReplyDeleteI heard that he's is doing a new serial with Meryem (hurrem).that would be amazing and interesting pair waiting anxiously
DeleteDrama has become so boring and lifeless after Pargali ibrahim pasha ,love this handsome man ..wish I can see him more .
ReplyDeleteLove this man,handsome,romantic and marvellous in acting OKAN YALABIK always no 1
ReplyDeleteLove ibrahim Pasha and love this actor...
ReplyDeleteOkan gives life to Pargali's character unforgettable performance After his death in serial I stop to watch,the man has charisma and style.im waiting for his new serial.
ReplyDeleteHe is a great actor and love his vibrant personality so masculine and powerful okan love you and miss you .
ReplyDeleteOkan has become my favourite actor he has ability to make any character unforgettable with his handsome presence and stunning powerful voice Guys go and watch original version of mera sultan it's a treat to hear his expressive voice such a versatile actor..
ReplyDeleteLove ibrahim pasha and Okan come back on screen,missing you
ReplyDeleteHe did a good job in mera sultan. Missing him.
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