Selma Ergeç, a multifaceted individual, was born on November 1, 1978, in Hamm, Germany, to a German mother and a Turk father, whose paternal lineage can be traced back to the esteemed Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Mahmud II.
Ergeç's educational background is impressive, having studied medicine at Westfalia Wilhems University in Münster for three years, concurrently pursuing psychology and philosophy at the FernUniversität Hagen. This well-rounded education has undoubtedly contributed to her diverse professional endeavors.
In 2000, Ergeç embarked on a modeling career, which led to various acting roles, including playing the wife of Ugur Polat in Sis ve Gece, a teacher in Bes Vakit, and the esteemed Hatice Sultan in Muhtesem Yüzyil.
Ergeç is a polyglot, proficient in German, English, Turkish, and French, with a limited proficiency in Italian. Her linguistic abilities have undoubtedly facilitated her success in various fields.
On September 26, 2015, Ergeç tied the knot with Can Öz in her childhood hometown in Germany, marking a significant milestone in her personal life.
