Who is Nur Sürer Full Name: Şennur Sürer (Married Şennur Sürer Kuray, known as Nur Sürer) Date of Birth: June 21, 1954 Place of Birth: Bursa / Turkey Height: 1.64 m (164 cm) Weight: 67 kg Sun Sign: Cancer Eye Color: Light Brown Natural Hair Color: Brown Profession: Cinema, TV Series and Theater Actor Active Years: 1971 – Present Education: Bursa Anatolian Girls High School Mother: Rabia Sürer Father: Ahmet Sürer Does she have any siblings?: Yes, she has sisters and brothers.
Where is he originally from: He was born and raised in Bursa (his mother’s side is Albanian, his father’s side is a Dagestan immigrant). Social Media: He does not have an official personal social media account that is public, verified and actively used. Family and Childhood Years Nur Sürer, one of the strongest character actors in the history of Turkish cinema and television, was born in Bursa on June 21, 1954, as the daughter of Ahmet and Rabia Sürer.
The master artist, whose real name is Şennur, belongs to a family of Albanian origin on her mother’s side and Dagestan origin on her father’s side. The answer to the question “Where is Nur Sürer originally from?” is Bursa, where she was born, raised and got her culture. The master artist, who spent her life in Bursa until completing her high school education, graduated from Bursa Anatolian Girls’ High School, a well-established educational institution.
Sürer, who spent his childhood and youth in a poor but close-knit family environment, managed to reflect the strong character structure he acquired during these years into the roles he played in the following periods. Career Beginning and Development One of the most well-known misconceptions about the artist’s professional acting life is that he started his career in 1979. However, when Nur Sürer was only 17 years old, she took her first step into the world of acting by taking a small role in the 1971 fantasy Turkish film “Cinderella”.
His real breakthrough, in which he truly attracted attention and proved his acting skills, was with the 1979 Erden Kıral film “On Fertile Lands”. Then, she strengthened her talent with the character of ‘Bahar’, which she portrayed in the movie ‘Derman’, shot in 1983, and became one of the leading actors who left their mark on the 1980s. The natural, brave and realistic acting she exhibited during this period broke the traditional molds of Yeşilçam and brought a new female profile to our cinema.
Achievements and Milestones: 1990 opened the doors of international success for Nur Sürer, who rose rapidly in her career. The film “Journey of Hope”, in which he starred and which depicted the refugee problem in a shocking manner, won the “Best Foreign Film” award at the Academy Awards (Oscar) in 1991, competing for Switzerland, and made a huge impact around the world. This success proved what a talented artist Sürer is, not only on a local but also on a universal scale.
He experienced one of his biggest breaking points on television screens with the popular series of the period, “Bullet Wound”, which was broadcast on ATV screens in 2003, and established a strong bond with the wide television audience. The TV series “Asi”, “Lale Devri”, “Camdaki Kız” and “Aile” are among the major turning points that brought him together with different generations. Acting Style and Influences Nur Sürer’s acting school is based on internalized realism.
He is one of the rare names who can directly convey the pain, trauma and strength of the characters he portrays to the audience, and who skillfully uses his gaze and silence. The depth it adds to dangerous or protective mother figures, especially those who are dominant, rule-governing, and willing to risk anything for their family, is unique. Instead of one-dimensional evil characters, he offers a layered performance that makes the audience feel the psychological reasons underlying his evil or harshness.
This style has become one of the elements that determine the standards of the definition of “character acting” in the TV series and cinema industry in Turkey. Latest Projects Nur Sürer, who has not lost any of her passion for her profession despite her advanced age, continues to storm the sets in 2024 and 2025. The movie “Mukadderat”, in which he played the leading role, received great acclaim by storming the Golden Orange Awards.
In addition, he has made a name for himself with digital platform projects such as Netflix’s “Kuvvetli Bir Kış” and “Cici”. Recently, he continues to appear before the audience in leading and key roles in both new independent films and ambitious series of national channels. TV Series The artist’s television productions that left their mark on the screens are listed below in chronological order: 1985 – Mr. Alcohol Presentation – (-) 1990 – False Dawn – (-) 1993 – The Last Word of Love – (-) 1997 – Relationships – (-) 2002 – Cloud in the Air – (-) 2003 – Bullet Wound – (Marika) 2005 – Lindens Underneath – (Müjgan) 2006 – House of Nightmares: Waiting for You – (-) 2007 – Asi – (Neriman Kozcuoğlu) 2009 – Town – (Seval) 2011 – Despite Everything – (Neyyire) 2011 – Lale Devri – (Zümrüt Taşkıran) 2012 – Sultan – (Ayşe) 2013 – Tatar Ramadan – (Mustafa’s Mother) 2014 – Call Me Hicran Now – (Selvi) 2017 – Innocent – (Nermin) 2017 – Off the Record – (Melek) 2018 – A Liter of Tears – (Güzin) 2021 – The Girl in the Window – (Feride İpekoğlu) 2023 – Family – (Hülya Soykan) 2026 – Ugly – (Cennet) Latest TV Series Project The highly anticipated new TV series project that the master actor has recently agreed upon is the “New Day” series prepared by Ay Yapım for Show TV screens.
In this project, which is the Turkish adaptation of the world-famous British TV series “Keeping Faith”, Sürer will appear as “Güngör”, the mother-in-law of Nehir character played by Ezgi Mola. The audience will watch her unique, mysterious and powerful mother-in-law performance with bated breath in this series as well. Internet Projects 2020 – It is Different – (-) – Netflix 2022 – Cici – (-) – Netflix 2024 – A Strong Applause – (-) – Netflix Movies 1971 – Cinderella Cinderella – (-) 1979 – On Fertile Lands – (Fatma) 1980 – The Story of a Day – (-) 1983 – Derman – (Spring) 1984 – Mirror – (Zelihan) 1984 – Fidan – (Fidan) 1985 – Revenge of the Snakes – (Haçça) 1986 – Ses – (Serpil) 1989 – Don’t Shoot the Kite – (İnci) 1990 – Journey to Hope – (Meryem) 1991 – Reconciliation – (-) 1992 – Dagger to the Sea Fell – (-) 1994 – Trace – (-) 1998 – Wound – (-) 2002 – Children of Secrets – (Münevver) 2014 – Night – (-) 2015 – Missing – (Melek) 2020 – Happens If It Happens – (Neriman Hancıoğlu) 2024 – Destiny – (-) 2024 – Witch – (-) 2025 – Nasipse Olur 2 – (Neriman Hancıoğlu) 2025 – Is That Something Too – (-) 2026 – Sultana – (-) Advertisement and Dubbing Works Sürer personally went into the studio and did the dubbing of the films in which he acted, such as Derman, Ayna, Fidan, with his own voice in the 80s and 90s, when live sound shooting opportunities were limited.
His characteristic, deep and emphatic tone of voice played a major role in increasing the credibility of the characters. Awards and Nominations The artist whose career is full of awards; She took home the “Best Actress” award at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival three times, with the films “Bir Gün Hikayesi” in 1982, “Kite Vurmasınlar” in 1989 and finally “Mukadderat” in 2024. In addition, while she won the Best Actress award at the Ankara International Film Festival in 2002 with the movie “Sır Çocukları”, she was also deemed worthy of the “Lifetime Honor Award” from reputable institutions such as Adana Altın Koza and SİYAD.
Critic and Fan Comments Cinema critics describe Nur Sürer as “one of the names that best instinctively reflects method acting in Turkey.” The audience and social media users praise his performances, especially in the TV series “Camdaki Kız” and “Aile”; His on-screen gravitas, charisma and chilling looks are constantly the subject of viral posts. Set discipline and work ethic are like a school for the new generation of actors.
Private Life and Place in the Media The artist has always been at the forefront with his sensitivity to social events and his opposition stance throughout his long career. She has actively supported women’s rights and labor struggles; As a matter of fact, the fact that he was taken into custody during the May 1 celebrations he attended in Istanbul and was released a day later is an indication that he did not hesitate to pay the price for the values he believed in.
As for his private life; Her first marriage was with the master actor Bülent Kayabaş between 1981 and 1994, and she had a son named ‘Ümit’ from this marriage. In 1994, she married Sarp Kuray, who is known for his political history, and showed a strong example of loyalty by standing behind her husband while he was in prison for many years due to political cases. Future Projects Despite his advancing age, Sürer’s schedule is quite full.
The actor, who will appear before the audience in movie theaters in 2025 with the films “Nasipse Olur 2” and “O Da Bir Şey Mi”, will continue to make a name for himself in the world of television and cinema with the “Sultana” movie announced for 2026 and the huge budget series “Çirkin” and “Yeni Bir Gün”. Frequently Asked Questions About What is Nur Sürer’s full name? The real name of the master actor is Şennur Sürer, and her married surname is Şennur Sürer Kuray.
How old is Nur Sürer? The artist, born on June 21, 1954, is 72 years old. Where is Nur Sürer originally from? He was born and raised in Bursa. His mother’s side is Albanian, his father’s side is Dagestan. What is Nur Sürer’s height and weight? His height is 1.64 m (164 cm) and his weight is 67 kg. Who are Nur Sürer’s mother and father? Her mother’s name is Rabia Sürer and her father’s name is Ahmet Sürer. What is Nur Sürer’s eye and hair color?
Her natural hair color is brown and her eye color is light brown. What is Nur Sürer’s zodiac sign? Since he was born on June 21, his zodiac sign is Cancer. Who is Nur Sürer’s husband? She has been married to political figure Sarp Kuray since 1994. Who was Nur Sürer married to before? Her first marriage was with the late actor Bülent Kayabaş between 1981 and 1994. Does Nur Sürer have any children? Yes, she has a son named Ümit Kayabaş from her marriage with Bülent Kayabaş.
With which movie did Nur Sürer start acting? Contrary to popular belief, she had her first acting experience at the age of 17 (1971) with a small role in the movie “Cinderella”. With which movie did Nur Sürer win the Oscar (Academy Award)? “Journey to Hope”, in which he played the leading role in 1990, won the “Best Foreign Film” Oscar for Switzerland in 1991. Does Nur Sürer have siblings? Yes, he has sisters and brothers.
Which school did Nur Sürer graduate from? She graduated from Bursa Anatolian Girls’ High School. Did Nur Sürer receive the Golden Orange? Yes, she received the Best Actress award three times for the films “Bir Gün Hikayesi”, “Kürtmayı Vurmasınlar” and “Mukadderat”. Who did Nur Sürer play in the TV series “Camdaki Kız”? In the series, she played the character of Feride, Nalan’s strict and traumatic mother. What role did Nur Sürer play in the TV series “Aile”?
She played the character of Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ’s mother, the powerful mafia leader Hülya Soykan.
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