WHO IS ERMAN SABAN?
Erman Saban is a Turkish theater, film and TV actor born on May 22, 1983 in Skopje, North Macedonia. The younger brother of actor Ertan Saban, he is known as Dilaver in Elveda Rumeli, Zafer in Balkan Ninnisi and the Seljuk commander Ertokuş in atv’s Aşk ve Taht.
FAMILY AND BEGINNINGS
Erman Saban was born into a Turkish family in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, and grew up in an artistic household together with his older brother, the actor Ertan Saban. He gained his first stage experience at the Skopje Turkish Theater.
CAREER
After performing in many plays at the Skopje Turkish Theater, he began appearing in historical and period series filmed in Turkey. He became known as the district governor Dilaver in the much-loved Elveda Rumeli (2007–2009) and also appeared in Son Yaz Balkanlar 1912, Büyük Sürgün Kafkasya and Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem.
LATER WORK
He played Zafer Tair in Balkan Ninnisi and appeared in films such as Takva, Balkan Düğünü, Acı Kiraz and Atatürk 1881 – 1919. In 2026 he joined Bozdağ Film’s atv series Aşk ve Taht as Mübarizeddin Ertokuş, the legendary Seljuk emir and commander. He is known for his imposing physique and natural fit for period warrior and statesman roles.
Erman Saban TV Series
- 2026 – Aşk ve Taht – Ertokuş
- 2026 – Benim Adım Aylamaz (10 episodes)
- 2022–2023 – Balkan Ninnisi – Zafer Tair (25 episodes)
- 2015–2016 – Muhteşem Yüzyıl Kösem
- 2015 – Büyük Sürgün Kafkasya (4 episodes)
- 2014 – Hatasız Kul Olmaz (4 episodes)
- 2012 – Son Yaz Balkanlar 1912 (4 episodes)
- 2007–2009 – Elveda Rumeli – district governor Dilaver (83 episodes)
Erman Saban Movies
- 2023 – Atatürk 1881 – 1919 – garrison commander
- 2021 – July – young Metin
- 2020 – Acı Kiraz – Ljuljzim
- 2015 – Limonata
- 2009 – Balkan Düğünü
- 2006 – Takva – Muhittin
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How old is Erman Saban? Born on May 22, 1983, he is 43 years old.
- Where was Erman Saban born? In Skopje, North Macedonia.
- Is he related to Ertan Saban? Yes, actor Ertan Saban is his older brother.
- Who did he play in Elveda Rumeli? Dilaver.
- Who does he play in Aşk ve Taht? Mübarizeddin Ertokuş.
