Saadet Aksoy is a talented Turkish-born actress who possesses a remarkable linguistic proficiency in English, French, and Italian. Prior to pursuing a career in acting, she earned a degree in English Language and Literature from Bogazici University in Istanbul. During her university years, Aksoy began taking film and acting classes, which ultimately led her to work on various short films, stage productions, commercials, and television series.
Aksoy's professional acting career took off with the critically acclaimed film "Egg" by Semih Kaplanoglu, which premiered at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight. Her outstanding performance in this film earned her numerous acting awards at prestigious international film festivals, including the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Valdivia International Film Festival.
Subsequent to her success with "Egg," Aksoy continued to gain recognition with her roles in "Eastern Plays" and "Love in Another Language," both of which premiered at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight. Her performances in these films garnered her numerous national awards and further solidified her reputation as a talented actress.
Aksoy's international breakthrough came with her portrayal of "Aska" in the 2012 film "Twice Born," directed by Sergio Castellitto and starring Penelope Cruz and Emile Hirsch. She has also appeared in American productions, including "A Beautiful Life" by Alejandro Chomski and "The Rebound" by Bart Freundlich.
In recent years, Aksoy has continued to expand her repertoire with her role in the Italian series "Ragion di Stato," directed by Marco Pontecorvo. Additionally, she has served as a jury member at several prominent film festivals, including the Cairo Film Festival, Istanbul Film Festival, Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, and Sarajevo Film Festival.
