Beren Saat, born on February 26, 1984, is a celebrated Turkish actress and singer known for her remarkable contributions to film and television. Her journey into the world of acting began during her studies at Başkent University, where she participated in the acting competition Türkiye'nin Yıldızları. It was here that she caught the eye of renowned Turkish director Tomris Giritlioğlu, who played a pivotal role in launching her professional career.
Making her acting debut in the television series Aşkımızda Ölüm Var in 2004, Saat quickly rose to prominence. Her first major role came in Aşka Sürgün from 2005 to 2006, but it was her portrayal of Yasemin Ünsal in the political series Hatırla Sevgili (2006–2008) that solidified her status as a leading actress. She gained international acclaim for her role as Bihter Yöreoğlu Ziyagil in the romantic series Aşk-ı Memnu (2008–2010), earning critical praise and multiple awards, including two Golden Butterfly Awards.
Throughout her career, Saat has taken on diverse roles, including a rape victim in Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne? (2010–2012) and an avenger in İntikam (2013–2014), a remake of the American series Revenge. Her film career includes notable works such as Güz Sancısı (2009), Gecenin Kanatları (2009), Rhino Season (2012), and Benim Dünyam (2013). From 2015 to 2016, she starred in the historical drama series Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem, reportedly earning ninety thousand Turkish lira per episode. More recently, she took on a leading role in the Netflix original series The Gift from 2019 to 2021.
In addition to her acting prowess, Saat made her musical debut in February 2026 with the release of