Belçim Bilgin, a talented actress born in Ankara in 1983, embarked on her acting journey at the tender age of 14 by studying at the Ankara Art Theater. Simultaneously, she pursued her higher education at Hacettepe University, where she began her professional acting career with a starring role in the film 'Zero Kilometer', which premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival Competition Department.
As she honed her craft, Belçim ventured to Paris, where she resided for two years and appeared in a motion picture. Upon her return to Turkey, she quickly made a name for herself by acting in numerous significant television series and films. Her cinematic endeavors have garnered international recognition, with her films competing at esteemed festivals.
One of her most notable achievements was the short film 'Silent', which received the best short film award at the Cannes Film Festival. Belçim has also shared the screen with renowned actors such as John Malkovich, Ben Kingsley, Theo James, Julian Sands, and Monica Bellucci in various motion pictures.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Belçim has ventured into producing, founding her own production company Big Bloom in 2019. She has since developed projects as a creative producer, with her films 'Rhino Season' and 'Butterfly's Dream' being notable examples of her work.
As a passionate advocate for social change, Belçim has become increasingly involved in various social projects, driven by her motto "sustainable world, livable life". She has lent her support to UNFPA Turkey and Greenpeace, serving as an ocean ambassador for the latter. Her dedication to these causes has led to remarkable promotional efforts.
Belçim's recent success can be seen in the film 'Dad's Violin', which premiered on Netflix in 2022 and garnered an impressive 12 million views worldwide within just two weeks.
