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Seven Turkish actresses enter 2025 global beauty list

Turkish actress Hande Ercel photographed during her visit to Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, July 23, 2025. (Photo via Instagram/@handemiyy)
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Turkish actress Hande Ercel photographed during her visit to Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, July 23, 2025. (Photo via Instagram/@handemiyy)
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January 02, 2026 01:38 PM GMT+03:00

Seven Turkish actresses have entered the 2025 edition of the “100 Most Beautiful Faces” list published by TC Candler, drawing attention to the global reach of Turkish television and film.

The annual list, prepared by the U.S.-based platform and followed by millions worldwide, includes actresses, models, singers, and public figures from many countries.

This year, all Turkish names on the list come from the acting world, a detail that reflects the international visibility of Turkish drama series across multiple regions.

Seven Turkish actresses featured in TC Candler’s 2025 list

According to rankings published by Turkish media, seven actresses from Türkiye secured places on the list.

Their positions are as follows:

  • 15 – Hande Ercel

Hande Ercel ranked as the highest placed Turkish name on the list. The 32-year-old actress has built a large international following, supported by the overseas sales of Turkish TV series in which she starred. She also has more than 32 million followers on Instagram, placing her among the most followed Turkish actors globally.

Turkish actress Hande Ercel photographed during her visit to Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, July 23, 2025. (Photo via Instagram/@handemiyy)
Turkish actress Hande Ercel photographed during her visit to Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, July 23, 2025. (Photo via Instagram/@handemiyy)
  • 27 – Ozger Yagiz

Ozge Yagiz appeared on the list following her leading roles in recent television projects. She is expected to return to screens in 2026 with new series productions.

Turkish actress Ozge Yagiz poses during her summer holiday, Türkiye, August 2, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @ozgeyagizz)
Turkish actress Ozge Yagiz poses during her summer holiday, Türkiye, August 2, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @ozgeyagizz)
  • 34 – Cemre Baysel

Cemre Baysel entered the TC Candler list for the first time this year. She recently returned to television with the series "Guller ve Gunahlar" (Roses and Sins), where she stars alongside Murat Yildirim.

Turkish actor Cemre
Baysel poses during a photoshooting, November 20, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @cemrebaysel)
Turkish actor Cemre Baysel poses during a photoshooting, November 20, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @cemrebaysel)
  • 53 – Su Burcu Yazgi Coskun

Su Burcu Yazgi Coskun, born in 2005, gained wide recognition through the series "Kardeslerim" (My Siblings). Industry reports suggest she has received multiple offers for new projects planned for 2026.

Su Burcu Yazgi Coskun shares a photo on social media from Vatican, Rome, October 5, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @suburcuyazgiicoskun)
Su Burcu Yazgi Coskun shares a photo on social media from Vatican, Rome, October 5, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @suburcuyazgiicoskun)
  • 62 – Cemre Arda

At 23, Cemre Arda is one of the youngest Turkish actresses on the list. She is set to make her cinema debut with the film "Asik Veysel", scheduled for release in April 2026.

Rising Turkish star Cemre Arda poses with a horse, Istanbul, Türkiye, December 24, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @cemreearda)
Rising Turkish star Cemre Arda poses with a horse, Istanbul, Türkiye, December 24, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @cemreearda)
  • 73 – Sila Turkoglu

Sila Turkoglu rose to prominence with her role as Doga in "Kizilcik Serbeti" (Cranberry Sorbet). She left the series in late 2025 and is expected to return with a new television project.

Sila Turkoglu attends an event dressed in full-black, December 11, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @silaaturkoglu)
Sila Turkoglu attends an event dressed in full-black, December 11, 2025. (Photo via Instagram / @silaaturkoglu)
  • 93 – Afra Saracoglu

Afra Saracoglu, known internationally for "Yali Capkini" (The Golden Boy), will return to television in January with the new series "A.B.I", where she takes the lead role.

Turkish actress Afra Saracoglu shares a close-up portrait, Türkiye, March 10, 2025. (Photo via Instagram/@afrasaracoglu)
Turkish actress Afra Saracoglu shares a close-up portrait, Türkiye, March 10, 2025. (Photo via Instagram/@afrasaracoglu)

TC Candler’s list does not function as an official competition, but it remains a widely cited reference in popular culture. The platform selects candidates from hundreds of nominees worldwide and publishes the final rankings annually.

Media coverage notes that the strong presence of Turkish actresses aligns with the global expansion of Turkish TV series. Turkish productions continue to reach audiences in the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and parts of Asia, increasing international recognition for their lead actors.

January 02, 2026 01:38 PM GMT+03:00
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