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It is estimated that currently at least 5 million citizens of Albanian origin live in Turkey. Albanians played an important role in the Ottoman Empire, both in its expansion and development. Albanians reached the highest levels of government, and even the first prime minister of modern Turkey, Kemal Ataturk, had Albanian origins.
Naturally, even today Albanians play an important role both socially and economically in modern Turkey. In this context, we draw attention to some famous actors of present-day Turkey who publicly declare their Albanian origins.
Kivanc Tatlitug
He is known for his roles in "Forbidden Love," "North South," "Kurt Seyit," and recently we will see him in "Cesur ve Güzel." His father has Albanian origins from Pristina.
Arduc Baris
He was loved at first sight. He was introduced to us with the pleasant series "Love for Rent." Arduc has stated that he has Albanian origins from the paternal side and also speaks Albanian very well.
Halit Ergenç
He is the actor we have seen playing the role of "Suleiman the Magnificent" and "Thousand and One Nights," and his co-star is his wife in real life. His mother has Albanian origins.
Kaan Urgancıoğlu
As viewers, we have had a "love-hate" relationship with the actor because of his role in the series "Endless Love" presented to the Albanian public. Kaan has a Turkish father and an Albanian mother.
Yeşim Salkım
She is a Turkish singer and actress of Albanian origin.
Candan Erçetin
She is the vice president of the Galatasaray sports club, also known as a singer and songwriter. Candan has Albanian parents who emigrated from Pristina.
Hakan Şükür
He is a former footballer known not only in Turkey. We all know that Hakan has Albanian origins; his father was born in Pristina. Currently, Hakan has devoted himself to politics as an independent deputy.
Semih Kaya
Another well-known footballer who plays for Sparta Prague has Albanian origins. His grandfather (Albanian from Macedonia) emigrated from Macedonia to the Turkish city of Izmir.
Deniz Barut
The actress revealed her Albanian origins through a wish made to her father. "Dear dad, strong dad, today is your birthday. Together, many more happy years. Become very strong and always stay with us. Stubborn Albanian, I love you dad", were the actress's wishes.
Can Yaman
The charming actor Can Yaman, known for the series "Wild Bird" and "Full Moon", is also Albanian. He admitted it during an interview saying that both his grandparents have Albanian origins. "On my father's side I have origins from Pristina. My paternal relatives speak Albanian. But I grew up more on my mother's side, so I don't know Albanian," said Can Yaman and even said that some time ago he came in Albania and stayed for 1 month.
Of course, in addition to the aforementioned, there are thousands of other actors of Albanian origin in Turkey, but we have tried to select the ones most loved by the public.