Who is Barış Baktaş? Full Name: Barış Baktaş Date of Birth: February 12, 1997 Place of Birth: Batman, Turkey Height: 184 cm (Weight: 84 kg, Eye Color: Amber, Hair Color: Black) Profession: Actor (Theater, TV Series, Cinema) Active Years: University years (approximately 2015/2016) – Ongoing Education: Istanbul Commerce University – Accounting and Auditing Department (Graduated as the third in the department) Private Acting Trainings (Ayşen İnci, Bülent Emin Yarar, Bülent Çolak – Stage and Improvisation) Special Talent Training (Horse riding, sword handling, fighting techniques in front of the camera) Family and Childhood Years Barış Baktaş was born in Batman on February 12, 1997 and lived here until he came to Istanbul for university.
He is the eldest of five siblings (three boys, two girls). His family (surname Recepler) is a well-known family in Batman; His father and grandfather were figures known as “ağa” and Baktaş grew up in the “ağa” culture. He stated that this situation created a psychological preparation for his life when he became known in Istanbul. Although he has heard rumors that his family is descended from Saladin, he is not sure if they are true.
Even though his family was engaged in business, there was an artistic tendency in the family (cousins who studied cinema and were screenwriters, an uncle who took a screenwriting course). This deep-rooted family structure and “landlord” culture in Batman may have provided him with a natural understanding and stance advantage for the character Baran Ağa, which he will portray in the TV series “Blood Flowers” in the future.
Career Beginning and Development Baktaş’s career, who initially studied Accounting and Auditing at Istanbul Commerce University with the guidance of his family and graduated with third place, changed by chance in the first year of the university. He met with an acting agency through the guidance of his cousin, who was a lawyer. Although he initially saw it as a temporary occupation, he became familiar with the industry by acting as a supporting actor on more than 200 sets and realized that acting had become a passion.
The fact that he tried not to show his face too much in this first period, thinking about the leading roles in the future, shows that he followed a conscious strategy on this path that started by chance. After deciding to take acting seriously, she received professional training from names such as Ayşen İnci and Bülent Emin Yarar. Achievements and Milestones: Stepping into acting through an agency when he was a freshman at university.
While successfully completing his accounting education, he simultaneously built his acting career. Playing the leading role in theater plays such as “Border” and “Trees Die Standing”. Taking part in films such as “Ceberruh” (2021) and “No: 26 Death Scream” (2022). Career Peak: Taking part in the leading role as Baran Karabey in the daily TV series “Blood Flowers” (2022-present), broadcast on Channel 7, and being recognized by the masses with this role.
His inclusion in the cast of TRT’s high-budget historical series “Selahaddin Eyyubi, the Conqueror of Jerusalem” (2025-present) as Selahaddin’s brother Börü. Being nominated for important awards such as Türkiye Youth Awards (2023) and Pantene Altın Kelebek (2024). Acting Style and Influences Barış Baktaş is generally known for portraying strong and charismatic characters. His height of 184 cm and his physical structure support these roles.
Thanks to the special training he received (horse riding, swordsmanship, fighting techniques), he has become a well-equipped actor, especially for historical and action-oriented projects. He had the opportunity to showcase these talents in the TV series “Salahaddin Ayyubi, the Conqueror of Jerusalem”. His “landlord” background in Batman may have helped him add cultural depth to the character of Baran Ağa in “Blood Flowers”.
Stage and improvisation training has added flexibility to his acting. The progress of his career has been shaped by conscious and strategic steps after a chance start. Barış Baktaş Latest Projects TV Series: Blood Flowers (Baran Karabey, Leading Role, 2022 – Ongoing) TV Series: Jerusalem Conqueror Selahaddin Eyyubi (Börü, 2025 – Ongoing) TV Series: Rüzgarlı Tepe (Baran, Guest Actor, 1 episode, 2024) Barış Baktaş TV Series Blood Flowers (Baran Karabey, Leading Role, 2022-2025) Jerusalem Conqueror Selahaddin Eyyubi (Börü, 2025) Rüzgarlı Tepe (Baran, Guest Actor, 1 episode, 2024) Latest TV Series Project: Jerusalem Conqueror Selahaddin Eyyubi: Börü Barış Baktaş is currently starring in two important TV series: the popular daily series “Blood Flowers”, which started in 2022, and the high-budget historical series “Kudüs Fatihi”, which started in 2025.
Selahaddin Eyyubi”.Barış Baktaş described his character Taccül Mulk bin Börü (Selahattin’s youngest brother) in the TV series “Selahattin Eyyubi” as follows: “He is the naughty child of the house, a man who goes as far as he can, and if something is right, no one can stop him. He may conflict with his brother, his friends and everyone else about this, but he is always a man who really thinks about them more than them and wants to protect them.
He is as soft a man as he looks tough. He is a soft, fragile man with a heart. His whole aim is to conquer Jerusalem and to fight shoulder to shoulder with his friends, family and brother.” Barış Baktaş Cinema Films Ceberruh (2021) No: 26 Death Scream (Baris, Başrol, 2022) He also starred in an unnamed Iranian festival film. Barış Baktaş Theater Plays Border (Leading Role) Trees Die Standing (Leading Role) Awards and Nominations Nomination: 2024 Pantene Altın Kelebek Awards – Best Actor (Blood Flowers) Nomination: 2023 Turkey Youth Awards – Best TV Series Couple (with Yağmur Yüksel – Blood Flowers) Critic and Fan Comments Barış Baktaş, who gained a large fan base in a short time especially with the TV series “Blood Flowers”, is intense on social media.
attracts attention. Although this interest sometimes leads to speculation about his private life, the actor states that he sees his fans as “family”. The award nominations he has received and his participation in a prestigious project such as “Salahaddin Ayyubi, the Conqueror of Jerusalem” are indicators of his success and recognition in the sector. Private Life and His Place in the Media Barış Baktaş tries to keep his private life away from the public eye.
The actor, who attaches importance to family ties, is the oldest of five siblings and continues traditional Eid rituals with his family. He is married to Gülüm Baktaş and they have a cat named Zeyna. His wife, Gülüm Baktaş, is the daughter of TV8 news presenter Salih Akbaş and owns a beauty center. As of 2024, there have been reports that the couple is expecting their first child. In May 2024, he responded clearly to the unfounded allegations about his wife on social media due to his increasing fame, explaining that this was the first marriage of both of them and that they did not have children yet at that time.
He describes himself not as “macho” but as “masculine” and with strong empathy (“I can understand you in every way”). He refers to romanticism as “forest”; He states that he is clear in expressing his emotions (“I love you very much, just so you know”) and sensitive in his inner world (“I am the man who holds hands inside me”). He writes lyrics and composes music in his spare time. He is aware of the “tough guy” image in the public and tries to balance this perception by emphasizing his empathetic side.
Future Projects He currently continues his roles in the TV series “Blood Flowers” and “Salahaddin Ayyubi, the Conqueror of Jerusalem”. His biggest goal is to be considered among the best players in Turkey. Frequently Asked Questions About him Where is Barış Baktaş from and how old is he? He is from Batman and was born on February 12, 1997 (28 years old as of 2025). In which TV series does Barış Baktaş act? He currently plays leading roles in the TV series “Blood Flowers” on Channel 7 and “Jerusalem Conqueror Selahaddin Eyyubi” on TRT 1.
Is Barış Baktaş married or does he have children? He is married to Gülüm Baktaş. What education did Barış Baktaş receive? He graduated from Istanbul Commerce University, Department of Accounting and Auditing. He also received special acting and talent training (horse riding, swordsmanship, etc.). Who is Blood Flowers Baran? He is the critically acclaimed leading character played by Barış Baktaş in the TV series “Kan Çiçekleri”.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barış Baktaş: Personal Life and Family. Where is Barış Baktaş from and where did he grow up? Barış Baktaş is from Batman. He was born and raised there. What kind of business does Barış Baktaş’s family do? His father is engaged in trade and his mother is a housewife. How many siblings does Barış Baktaş have? Five siblings; three boys, two girls. Barış Baktaş is the greatest. Is Barış Baktaş married, who is his wife?
Yes, Barış Baktaş has been married for 3.5 years. He stated that his wife was not an actress and that she was a reporter when they met. Does Barış Baktaş have children or is he thinking of having children? Yes, he announced that he and his wife are expecting a baby and will soon become parents. He even stated that they will find out the gender after the holiday. Does Barış Baktaş’s family have a “gha” or “tribal” connection?
Yes, he stated that his grandfather was a well-known “Agha” and that his family belonged to a tribe known as “Recepler”. However, he described this tribal structure as a crowded and large family, unlike what is seen in the TV series. Is his family involved in the arts? Yes, he stated that his family loved art very much, a cousin of his father studied cinema and television, another relative studied screenwriting, and an uncle was interested in music and studied screenwriting.
Career and Projects How did Barış Baktaş start acting? He started acting when his cousin applied to an agency on his behalf. He was introduced to acting in his first year at university. Which department did Barış Baktaş study in? He studied and graduated from Accounting Auditing at Istanbul Commerce University. What are the important projects in which Barış Baktaş took part? He played his first leading role in a horror movie, and then became widely known for his character Baran in the TV series “Blood Flowers”.
He also took part in an Iranian festival film and a period documentary. His most current project is the TV series “Selahattin Eyyubi”. How many episodes did he play in the series “Blood Flowers”? He played the character of Baran in the TV series “Blood Flowers” for 434 episodes. Which character does he play in his new project, “Selahattin Eyyubi”? He plays the character of Taccul Mulk bin Böri, the youngest brother of Selahattin Eyyubi.
Does Barış Baktaş have anything to do with music? Does he sing? Yes, he stated that he loves writing lyrics and compositions. He sang the songs he wrote himself and these songs were listened to millions of times. However, he stated that his primary goal was not to be a singer, but rather that he made songs out of boredom or to get something. What fields was he interested in besides acting? He stated that he was interested in design fields such as architecture and graphic design, but could not study these departments because his score was not sufficient.
Opinions and Other Details What does Barış Baktaş think about fame? He said that fame does not mean much to him, because he comes from a well-known family in Batman and has been accustomed to a similar situation since his childhood. What disturbs you most in the acting industry? He stated that he was disturbed by people not being what they seem, that is, by insincerity. How does he define himself? Is he romantic? He described himself as a “man of love” and stated that he was “ormantik” (a more masculine romanticism).
He said that although he looks tough on the outside, he is an emotional person inside. Has she had or is considering plastic surgery? He stated that he has not undergone plastic surgery, but may consider having “actor botox” for the wrinkles on his forehead. Have there been any interesting compliments or offers from his fans? He said that he received many compliments, especially about his eyes, and interesting comments such as “If you look at me like this, you can get anything you want from me” or “I will leave my country and come to you.” Is there anything about himself that he would like to change?
He stated that he wanted to temper his habit of saying everything directly, because sometimes he can speak without thinking and break hearts unintentionally.
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