Ecem Uzun
Ecem Uzun is a Turkish television, cinema, and theater actress. She is best known for award festival films and Küçük Sırlar and comedy series Jet Sosyete. She took her first step into acting with an Ülker commercial as child actor. She is a graduate of Kadir Has University, Department of Theater.
Early life and education
Born on June 17, 1992, in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul to a family from Rize, Uzun began her theater education as a trainee at the Sarıyer Municipal Theater at the age of eight. During this time, she also participated in the theater's productions. She completed her primary education at Sarıyer Elementary School and graduated from Hüseyin Kalkavan High School. Uzun then enrolled in the Theater Department of Kadir Has University.Career
Uzun initiated her acting career with an Ülker commercial. She gained prominence with significant roles in television series such as Aliye, Geniş Zamanlar, Pulsar, Gönül Salıncağı, and Ah Kalbim.She played as Meriç/Jenny in Küçük Sırlar, which is an adaptation of Gossip Girl. She portrayed the character Alara Çıkrıkçıoğlu in the comedy series Jet Sosyete.
In 2016, she starred in Reha Erdem's film Big Big World and Yeşim Ustaoğlu's film Clair Obscur. Uzun took part in the theater play War alongside Tilbe Saran, Sermet Yeşil, Damla Sönmez, and Onur Gürçay, earning acclaim for her performance. Her role in Yeşim Ustaoğlu's Clair Obscur in 2016 marked her as a leading actress. The same year, she played a leading role in Reha Erdem's award-winning film Big Big World. Through these performances, Uzun demonstrated her talent at a young age.