WHO IS FURKAN KALABALIK?
Furkan Kalabalık is a Turkish actor born on April 24, 1993 in Gölcük, Kocaeli. He is known for playing Koray in “İstanbullu Gelin” and Bekir in “Mahkum.”
FAMILY AND EDUCATION
Furkan Kalabalık was born in Gölcük, Kocaeli, and spent his childhood between İzmit and Değirmendere due to his father’s career as a non-commissioned officer. He attended schools in Kocaeli, Marmaris and Ankara before completing high school in İzmit. He went on to study at the Theatre Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, graduating after five years of training.
CAREER BEGINNINGS
Before pursuing acting full time, Kalabalık played football professionally for Gençlerbirliği’s youth system; an injury changed the course of his life and pushed him toward theatre, which he had loved since middle school. He made his television debut in 2017 playing Koray in “İstanbullu Gelin.”
BREAKTHROUGH
Kalabalık drew wider attention for his role as Bekir in the drama “Mahkum.” He also made his film debut in Onur Ünlü’s “Aşkın Gören Gözlere İhtiyacı Yok.”
Furkan Kalabalık TV Series
- İstanbullu Gelin – Koray
- Mahkum – Bekir
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Where is Furkan Kalabalık from? He was born in Gölcük, Kocaeli, Turkey.
- What is Furkan Kalabalık’s height? He is 1.78 m tall.
- Which school did he study at? Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University State Conservatory, Theatre Department.
- Which role made him known? Koray in “İstanbullu Gelin” and Bekir in “Mahkum.”