Alican Yücesoy is a multifaceted Turkish actor and director, renowned for his captivating performances in various film, theatre, and television productions.
In his notable roles, Yücesoy played a homeless individual whose face was severely burned as a result of immortality experiments in the Turkish series Subat, alongside his ex-wife Melisa Sozen.
As an accomplished actor, he gained international recognition for his portrayal in the Japanese-Turkish co-production 125 Years Memory, and he has also appeared in numerous films, theatre plays, and television dramas.
Yücesoy's notable film roles include playing the historical figure Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in the films "Zubeyde Analar ve Ogullar" and "Son Osmanli Yandim Ali", with his portrayal of the iconic leader being a testament to his impressive acting abilities.
In television, he is best known for his roles in the surreal series Subat, the drama series "Kordugum", the Turkish remake of "Revenge" titled "Intikam", and the medical series "Sen de Gitme". Yücesoy has also appeared in supporting roles in popular series such as "Suskunlar", "Adanali", "Yargi", and "Zoraki Koca".
Born to a family with a rich cultural heritage, Yücesoy's maternal family hails from Ruse, Bulgaria, where the Turk minority resides, while his paternal family has Arab descent.
After completing his primary, secondary, and high school education in Bursa, Yücesoy enrolled in Haliç University Theatre Department to pursue his passion for acting. Following his successful audition, he began working at Bakirköy Municipality Theatre, where he eventually became the new general art director as of 2015.