Melisa Sözen is a renowned Turkish actress, celebrated globally for her outstanding performance in the Palme D'or-winning film Winter Sleep, released in 2014.
Starting her illustrious career at the tender age of 15, Sözen quickly made a name for herself in Turkey by starring in numerous hit TV series, including The Magnificient Century in 2011, Subat in 2012, and 7YUZ in 2017.
Her incredible acting prowess in Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Winter Sleep garnered her international recognition, solidifying her position as a talented actress in the global film industry.
In 2017, Sözen landed a significant role in the third season of Eric Rochant's influential series Le Bureau des Legendes, followed by her first leading role in a French film with Damien veut changer le monde in 2019.
Throughout her remarkable career, Sözen has received widespread critical acclaim in her homeland, winning both the Theater Critics Association's and Film Critics Association's awards for best actress in a leading role in 2015 for her performances in The Knot of the Heart and Winter Sleep.
As a result of her extraordinary talent and achievements, Sözen has been frequently invited to serve as a jury member at numerous prestigious international film festivals, including the Guanajuato International Film Festival in Mexico (2015),the Istanbul International Film Festival in Turkey (2016),the Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia Herzegovina (2017),and the Cannes Series in France (2018).
Melisa Sözen is fluent in both English and French, further expanding her global reach and versatility as a talented actress.
