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Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

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Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Born (1994-08-21) 21 August 1994 (age 28)
Islington, London, England
EducationEast 15 Acting School
Alma materUniversity of Central Lancashire
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
  • television personality
TelevisionKuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk
Love Island
Dancing on Ice

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu ([e.kin.su kyl.ky.loj.lu]; born 21 August 1994) is a British actress, model and television personality of Turkish origin. After portraying the role of Isil in the Turkish soap opera Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk in 2022, she won the eighth series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island. Following her win, she is set to compete in the fifteenth series of Dancing on Ice in 2023.

Life and career

Cülcüloğlu was born on 21 August 1994 in Islington, London to her mother Sezer, and she has a younger brother, Arda.[1][2] She moved to Loughton, Essex at the age of 10 and later studied musical theatre at East 15 Acting School.[3][4] Cülcüloğlu is of Turkish descent and splits her time between Essex and Istanbul.[5] In 2011, Cülcüloğlu competed in Miss Asia Pacific World, representing Ireland.[6] She competed in various other beauty pageants before going on to study performing arts at the University of Central Lancashire, graduating in 2015.[7] At the beginning of her career, Cülcüloğlu went by various stage names; Susie Hayzel, Su Hayzel and Su Ekin Cülcüloğlu.[6][8][9]

In 2020, Cülcüloğlu was cast in the Turkish television series Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk, in which she portrayed the role of Işıl, a photographer from London who saves the life of leading character Kuzey (İsmail Demirci).[10][11] She also portrayed a serial killer in a Turkish soap opera.[12] In June 2022, Cülcüloğlu became a contestant on the eighth series of Love Island.[13][14] She entered the villa as a "bombshell" on Day 3.[15] She won the series alongside Davide Sanclimenti.[16] Following their win, they announced that they are set to star in a travel series on ITV2.[17] In September 2022, she signed a deal with fashion retailer Oh Polly to become their brand ambassador.[18] A month later, it was announced that Cülcüloğlu is set to compete in the fifteenth series of Dancing on Ice in 2023.[19]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk Işıl Regular role; 7 episodes [20]
2022 Love Island Herself Winner; series 8 [21]
2023 Dancing on Ice Herself Contestant; series 15 [22]

References

  1. ^ "How old is Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu?". Heart. 10 June 2022. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Love Island: Ekin-Su's mum defends her against haters and boasts that she's proud of daughter for 'stealing show'". MyLondon. 21 June 2022. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Love Island star Ekin-Su's acting career, role as serial killer and different names". Daily Mirror. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Love Island star Ekin-Su's family win over fans who demand they get their 'own reality show'". Digital Spy. 27 June 2022. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Inside Love Island's Ekin-Su's Essex and Turkey homes as she shows off lavish lifestyle". 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b ""Ireland – Su Ekin Culculoglu"". Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Video Of Love Island Star Ekin-Su In Student Reality Series 10 Years Ago Resurfaces". Capital FM. 15 June 2022. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Su Hayzel". StarNow. Archived from the original on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Love Island star Ekin-Su unrecognisable in university snap with different name". Birmingham Mail. 15 June 2022. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Kuzey Yıldızı Işıl kimdir? Gerçek Adı ve Oynadığı diziler". Finansajans. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Love Island's Ekin-Su's appearance as serial killer in Turkish soap opera unearthed". OK!. 10 June 2022. Archived from the original on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  12. ^ "Watch Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu show off acting talents in Turkish soap opera after confirming she played a serial killer". Metro. 10 June 2022. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  13. ^ "All about: Ekin-Su". ITV. 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  14. ^ Morris, Lauren (8 June 2022). "Who is Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu? Meet Love Island 2022 contestant and actress". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  15. ^ "Love Island Introduces First Two Bombshells Ekin-Su And Afia". HuffPost. 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  16. ^ "Love Island 2022 final LIVE: Ekin-Su and Davide crowned as the season 8 winners". Radio Times. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  17. ^ Wright, Minnie (13 August 2022). "Love Island winners Ekin-Su and Davide land their own travel series". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  18. ^ Akinwumi, Stella (1 September 2022). "Love Island icon Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu finally confirms mega Oh Polly partnership". Metro (British newspaper). Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  19. ^ "Love Island winner Ekin-Su signs up for Dancing On Ice". BBC News. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  20. ^ "Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu: Get To Know The Actress-Turned-Bombshell". Capital FM. 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  21. ^ "Who is Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu? Love Island 2022 bombshell and actress". Evening Standard. 27 June 2022. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  22. ^ Warner, Sam (5 October 2022). "Dancing on Ice announces Love Island star as third contestant for 2023". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
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