✦ Celebrity stories, facts and career updates. Explore F4U now →

Home › Biography › Can Yaman

Can Yaman biographyFeatured Biography

Image source: StarsUnfolded

Celebrities

Can Yaman Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth8 November 1989

Age32 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceSuadiye, Istanbul, Turkey

ProfessionActor, Model, and Lawyer

NationalityTurkish

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Güven Yaman; Mother - Güldam Can

Can Yaman Biography

Can Yaman is a Turkish actor, model and trained lawyer best known for his breakout performance as Can Divit in the romantic comedy series Erkenci Kuş. Born

Early life and background

Can Yaman was born on 8 November 1989 in Suadiye, Istanbul, Turkey. He grew up in a family of Albanian descent on his father’s side and spent parts of his childhood facing financial challenges after his parents separated when he was five. Yaman attended Bilfen Schools and Italian high schools in Istanbul before studying law at Yeditepe University, where he completed a law degree between 2008 and 2012. During his university years he took part in an exchange program in the United States.

After graduating in law he completed practical training in Istanbul, interning at a law office and later working with PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has also worked with the Istanbul Bar Association and written on tax law topics for the Turkish business daily Dunya. At one point he opened a law office in Kartal with two partners, but later decided to change career direction after encountering acting professionals while traveling.

Career

Yaman began his screen career in 2014, making his television debut with a role in the series Gönül İşleri. He followed that with parts in shows such as İnadına Aşk (2015), Hangimiz Sevmedik (2016) and Dolunay (2017). His international profile rose significantly when he was cast as Can Divit in the 2018 romantic comedy Erkenci Kuş, a role that brought him wide recognition across and beyond Turkey and earned several awards.

Alongside his television work, Yaman has modelled for fashion brands and appeared on the covers of magazines including Hello!, GQ, Men’s Health and Istanbul Life. His public presence expanded further when his likeness was used in the 2020 video game Pasha Fencer. He has also maintained a public interest in fitness and sports, enjoying basketball, horse riding and boxing and following a structured workout regimen.

Public profile

Can Yaman balances multiple public identities: actor, former corporate lawyer, model and entrepreneur of philanthropic initiatives. He established a charity campaign called Can Yaman For Children to support less fortunate children, which he has discussed in interviews as an important personal cause.

Yaman has been open about his approach to work and public life, describing himself as versatile and driven. He has said he prefers not to discuss politics in detail but has identified with Kemalist principles and described himself as a humanist. Known for an outgoing public persona, he has also been recognized in Turkey as one of the country’s attractive male celebrities.

Personal life

Yaman is unmarried. His parents are Güven Yaman and Güldam Can. He has spoken about his family background and the influence of both parents during his transition from law into acting. He holds Turkish nationality and has listed several personal interests publicly, including coffee, dogs and a range of television series and musicians. He is a certified bartender, having completed a bartending course in Turkey.

Awards and recognition

Erkenci Kuş proved to be a milestone in Yaman’s career and contributed to multiple accolades: a Golden Butterfly award for Best Romantic Comedy Actor in 2018, a Golden Star for Best TV Series Actor in 2019, a Murex d’Or for Best Foreign Actor in 2019, recognition from E!News TV as a Top Leading Man in 2019, and a Filming Italy Best Movie Award naming him TV Personality of the Year in 2021.

Controversies

Incidents from Yaman’s career that received media coverage include an on-set dispute during the production of Hangimiz Sevmedik that led to legal penalties following an investigation and CCTV review. He has also been the subject of press discussion over public remarks about co-stars.

Latest updates

In January 2021 Yaman moved his base from Turkey to Italy. Publicly reported relationships in his past include romances with notable public figures from Turkey and Italy; press attention around his personal life continued into 2022. He remains active in television and public engagements while pursuing philanthropic activities.
◈

Recent Work

Erkenci Kuş

Played the role of Can Divit in the 2018 romantic comedy TV series that brought him wide recognition

2018
Pasha Fencer

Featured as a face in the 2020 video game

2020
✦

Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Gönül İşleri (2014)
  2. Breakout role as Can Divit in Erkenci Kuş (2018)
  3. Golden Butterfly Award for Best Romantic Comedy Actor (2018)
  4. Golden Star for Best TV Series Actor (2019)
  5. Murex d’Or for Best Foreign Actor (2019)
  6. Filming Italy Best Movie Award – TV Personality of the Year (2021)
?

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Can Yaman born?

8 November 1989

What is Can Yaman known for?

Actor, Model, and Lawyer

What is Can Yaman’s marital status?

Unmarried