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Demet Özdemir Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth26 February 1992

Age30 Years (as of 2022)

Birthplaceİzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey

ProfessionActor, Model, Dancer, and Comedian

NationalityTurkish

Marital statusMarried

SpouseOğuzhan Koç

FamilyMother - Sener Aysen; Brother - Volkan Özdemir; Sister - Derya Özdemir

Demet Özdemir Biography

Turkish actor, model, dancer and comedian who rose to international recognition for her lead role as Sanem Aydın in the romantic comedy series Erkenci Kuş.

Early life and background

Demet Özdemir was born on 26 February 1992 in İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey. She grew up in a family of Bulgarian Turkish heritage and experienced her parents’ divorce at a young age. Özdemir has two older siblings: a brother, Volkan, and a sister, Derya, who worked as a model before Demet. The family’s changing circumstances in her teenage years pushed her to begin working.

As a teenager she pursued performing arts training, completing a two-year theatre course and studying with the Şahika Tekand – Studio Oyuncuları. After leaving regular school she continued her education through evening classes while developing skills in dance and performance.

Career

Özdemir started her on-screen career in advertising, appearing in a commercial for Pegasus Airlines in 2012. She built a profile as a professional dancer early on — working as a backup dancer for Turkish singer Bengü, joining the Efes Kızları dance troupe, and appearing in choreography videos for groups such as Garaj Dance Centre and Elements of Dance.

Her television acting debut followed in the series Sana Bir Sır Vereceğim (2013), where she played Aylin Gündoğdu. She gradually moved into recurring and leading parts across Turkish television, featuring in productions including Kurt Seyit ve Şura (2014), Çilek Kokusu (2015), Room Number: 309 (2016), and guesting on Tolgshow (2018).

The role that raised her international profile was Sanem Aydın in Erkenci Kuş (2018), a romantic comedy series that was later dubbed into several languages, expanding its reach beyond Turkey. In 2021 she took on a role in the TV drama Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir.

On the big screen Özdemir has taken roles in films such as Tut Sözünü (2015), Sen Kiminle Dans Ediyorsun (2017), and Aşk Taktikleri (2022). She has also appeared in music videos, including Bengü’s Hodri Meydan (2016) and Mustafa Sandal’s Ateş Et ve Unut (2009).

Public profile

Özdemir’s work has been recognized with several awards. Early recognition came in 2015 when she placed second in a Fan Factor competition; she later won the Butterfly Award for Best Romantic Comedy Woman for Erkenci Kuş in 2018 and received a Best Actress honor at Lebanon’s Murex d’Or in 2019.

Her visibility has led to commercial partnerships as well. She has been a face for brands and appeared in television commercials for companies including Garnier and Pantene, acting as a brand ambassador for both in Turkey. Özdemir has also been featured on the covers of Turkish magazines such as All magazine, BeStyle and Elele.

Personal life

Demet Özdemir married singer Oğuzhan Koç on 28 August 2022. Family remains an important part of her narrative; she has spoken publicly about her early life, her sister’s entry into modelling, and the financial difficulties the family faced while she was growing up.

Off screen she is known to be an animal lover and keeps both dogs and cats as pets. She has mentioned enjoying social moments with friends where she will occasionally drink alcohol.

Latest updates

In recent years Özdemir continued to work across television and film. Her well-known television credits include the internationally distributed Erkenci Kuş (2018) and the 2021 series Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir. Her most recent film credit listed is Aşk Taktikleri (2022). She remains active in commercial endorsements and maintains a visible presence in Turkish entertainment media.
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Recent Work

Aşk Taktikleri

Role in Turkish film released 2022

2022
Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir

Television series role

2021
Erkenci Kuş

Lead role as Sanem Aydın in the 2018 romantic comedy series

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Began career as a dancer and backup performer, including work with Bengü and membership in Efes Kızları
  2. Television breakthrough with lead role as Sanem Aydın in Erkenci Kuş (2018), a series dubbed into multiple languages
  3. Film appearances include Tut Sözünü (2015), Sen Kiminle Dans Ediyorsun (2017) and Aşk Taktikleri (2022)
  4. Brand ambassador roles for Garnier (Turkey) and Pantene (Turkey)
  5. Awarded the Butterfly Award for Best Romantic Comedy Woman (2018) and Best Actress at Murex d’Or (2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Demet Özdemir born?

26 February 1992

What is Demet Özdemir known for?

Actor, Model, Dancer, and Comedian

What is Demet Özdemir’s marital status?

Married

Who is Demet Özdemir married to?

Oğuzhan Koç