Serenay Sarikaya is a Turkish actress and a model born in the beautiful city Ankara on 1 July 1992. Her mom and dad are Seyhan Umran and Mustafa Sarikaya.
Surprising Facts about Serenay Sarikaya
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Serenay |
| Full Name | Serenay Sarıkaya |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Age | 34 years old (as of 2026) |
| Date Of Birth | 1 July, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Ankara, Turkey |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | 35-24-36 inches |
| Body type | Slim |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Serenaya Sarikaya Biography (Personal Life)
She was living in Antalya with her parents for 7 years then after her parents got split, she relocated to Istanbul when her dad got married again.
She said in an interview growing up without a father is a big experience at that little age.
Sarikaya expresses her liking towards the entertainment industry and that she was interested in becoming an actress hence they both moved to Istanbul. She was interested in media since she was a kid, she wanted to become a model.
She competed in a beauty pageant at the age of 15 and got a special medal from the panel of judges. The junior beauty contest was held in the Czech Republic.
- Sarikaya was later studying in Antalya Saime Salih Konca High School, but while she wished to continue her university studies, she had not yet graduated
- Serenay Sarikaya’s hobby was playing volleyball and she also plays basketball frequently.
- She began to perform in several TV episodes and films starting in 2008.
- She was selected in the 2010 Miss Universe pageant to representing Turkey but instead decided to continue her acting career.
- She won the Miss Turkey Universe title in 2010.
- In the 2014 & 2015 Magnum Golden Butterfly Awards, she received “Best Actress Medcezir (2013).”
- Serenay Sarikaya was dating with Kerem Bürsin from 2015 and 2019.
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Serenay Sarıkaya Films Chronology
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Şaşkın | Itır | Supporting role |
| 2008 | Plajda | Aslı | Supporting role |
| 2010 | How to Train Your Dragon | Astrid Hofferson | Dubbing voice |
| 2011 | Hoşçakal | Sarah | Short film |
| 2013 | Behzat Ç. Ankara Yanıyor | Melisa | Supporting role |
| 2016 | İkimizin Yerine | Çiçek | Main role |
| 2026 | Sevdiğim İnsanlar | Azra | Announced / filming planned |
Serenay Sarıkaya TV Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Peri Masalı | Talya | Main role |
| 2008 | Limon Ağacı | Peri | Main role |
| 2008–10 | Adanalı | Sofia Dikkaya | Supporting role |
| 2010–12 | Lale Devri | Yeşim Taşkıran | Main role |
| 2013–15 | Medcezir | Mira Beylice | Main role |
| 2017–18 | Fi | Duru | Main role |
| 2024–present | Thank You, Next | Leyla Taylan | Netflix lead role; Season 3 (2026) |
How many awards won by Serenay Sarıkaya
There are list of awards won by Serenay Sarikaya. She has won 29 awards from 2010 to 2020.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Miss Turkey | Runner-up | ||
| 2013 | Turkey Elle Style Awards | Best Hair Style | Medcezir | Won |
| 2014 | magazinci.com Awards | Best Actress | Won | |
| GQ Turkey Men of the Year Awards | Woman of the Year | Won | ||
| Istanbul Technical University Awards | Best TV series Actress | Won | ||
| 5th Ayaklı Newspaper TV Stars Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Won | ||
| Çanakkale 18 Mart University Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Karadeniz Technical University Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 4th İMK Social Media Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 3rd Crystal Mouse Media Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 41st Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 2015 | Istanbul Arel University 4th Media and Art Awards | Most Admired TV series Actress | Won | |
| YTÜ Stars of the Year Awards | Most Admired TV series Actress | Won | ||
| 5th Unimpeded Life Foundation Awards | Best TV Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| MGD 21. Gold Lens Awards | Best Drama Actress | Won | ||
| Turkey Youth Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Ege University 4th Media Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Kayahan Media and Arts Awards | Best Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| 6th Quality of Magazine Awards | Top Quality Actress | Won | ||
| 42nd Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 2016 | 2nd Elele Avon Woman Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated | |
| 6th Elle Style Awards | Elle Style Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 10th GSUEN Awards | Best TV/Movie Actress | Nominated | ||
| 7th İMK Social Media Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | 24th İTÜ EMÖS Achievement Awards | Most Successful Movie Actress of the Year | İkimizin Yerine | Won |
| 12th İTÜ Makinistanbul Media, Art and Sport Awards | Movie Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| 1st Turkey Children Awards | Best Television Actress | Medcezir | Nominated | |
| 3rd Turkey Youth Awards | Best Television Actress | Nominated | ||
| Best Movie Actress | İkimizin Yerine | Nominated | ||
| 4th Mersin Golden Palm Awards | Movie Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| 7th Life Foundation Awards | Best Actress of the Year | Fi | Won | |
| 6th Fashion TV Mode Awards | Most Successful Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| 6th Ayaklı Newspaper Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 44th Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 6th Bilkent TV Awards | Best Drama Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | 16th YTÜ Stars of the Year Awards | Most Liked TV and Movie Actress | Won | |
| 12th GSÜ The Bests Awards | Best TV/Cinema Actress | Won | ||
| 2020 | 18th YTÜ Stars of the Year Awards | Most Like Theatre Actress | Alice Müzikali | Won |
| 8th Ayaklı Newspaper Awards | Best Theatre Actress | Won |
Latest News – Serenay Sarıkaya (2026)
- Serenay Sarıkaya continues to headline Netflix’s hit Turkish rom-com “Thank You, Next” as lawyer-turned-dater Leyla Taylan, with the show’s third season part of Netflix Turkey’s confirmed 2026 slate.
- Turkish entertainment press reports she is attached to two new cinema films in 2026, including “Sevdiğim İnsanlar” (playing Azra, directed by Doğuş Algün), which received the TRT Joint Production Award, with filming reportedly planned to begin later in the year.
- Her personal life has also been in the news, with Turkish media linking her to singer Mert Demir since 2025.
What is Serenay Sarikaya Net Worth?
Serenay Sarikaya’s net worth is estimated in the multi-million dollar range, built through her acting and modelling career, brand endorsements (including Mavi Jeans), and her lead role in Netflix’s “Thank You, Next.”
Serenay Sarikaya Dating or Boyfriends?
Serenay Sarikaya has been linked to Turkish singer Mert Demir since 2025. Previously, she dated Kerem Bürsin (2015–2019) and Çağatay Ulusoy, among others.
How old is Serenay Sarikaya?
Serenay Sarikaya is 34 years old (as of 2026), born on 1 July, 1992, in Ankara, Turkey.
Serenay Sarikaya Eye and Hair Color?
Serenaya Sarikaya eye color is light brown, and her eyes are dark brown colour
How Tall is Serenaya Sarikaya?
Serenaya Sarikaya height is 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) tall, know more surprising facts about your favorite actress.
