Nilperi Şahinkaya was born on February 23, 1988 in Senegal. Turkish TV series, cinema and theater actress.
Name: Nilperi Şahinkaya
Date of Birth: February 23, 1988
Place of Birth: Senegal
Height: 1.67 m.
Weight: 54 kg
Zodiac: Fish
Eye Color: Ela
Hair Color: Red
Father: Salim Levent Şahinkaya
Siblings: One child
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilperi/
Family: Since her father was a diplomat, she changed country every four years and studied in different countries. Only child. When they returned to Turkey, her parents divorced, grew up with her mother. “I had to start a new life unintentionally. Each time I was devastated again, then I was making a new life. While these were happening, nobody was asking me for my opinion. I was born in Senegal. We moved to Germany when we were three months old. Then I went to primary school in Paris and secondary school in Bern. I discovered many different mindsets, behaviors and cultures at a young age. It is very important for a player to have an open mind. In this sense, it was good for me. ”
Years of childhood: When she was younger, she experienced a sense of belongingness due to being in different countries. Since the character structure is shaped abroad, it can sometimes seem too pointy or comfortable to people. For this reason, she was excluded in high school for a long time. “It took them time to accept me. I guess I came to them differently. I was comfortable, I was speaking as I wanted. Then I realized that people here expect a certain course of action from other people. I’m an only child. I was cherished, everything I wanted was done. I grew up in a truly loving environment. I have a very motivated family. Growing up abroad was lucky for me. There are more possibilities. Thanks to my family, I was able to acquire a lot of hobbies. Such as piano, ballet, skiing, horse riding. In fact, I did not want it, it was with their force. I’m seeing their benefit right now. ”
Education life: She received her primary education in Paris and her secondary education in Bern. She settled in Ankara in 2003 and graduated from Charles de Gaulle French High School in 2006 and studied at Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts between 2006-2010.
The turning point of her life: She was nine when she decided to become an actress. “My family took me to the opera at the Garnier Palace. The decor and lights were very nice there. At that moment I wanted to live there and made up my mind. While watching the game, I said “I want to live in that world.” I graduated from Bilkent University Music and Performing Arts with a scholarship. When I graduated, they called for the “It’s a Passing Time” series, I came to Istanbul to work. My father was frankly afraid that I would go hungry in this profession. I am an only child, but she stopped financial aid from the moment I came to Istanbul. She wanted me to earn my own money. Of course she is always behind me if I need it. ”
First step into acting: She started her television adventure with the drama “Deniz Yildizi”, which she played during her school years.
With which project did it shine? She attracted attention with the character “Mesude”, which she portrayed in the series “Such a Passing Time”.
Personality traits: Hyperactive, funny, unable to get close to someone the first time they meet. First, it examines the other person. “The moment I trust someone, the curtain falls in my eyes. I try to be with you in good times and bad times. I do not hold grudges. I forget the past very quickly. I only consult my very close friends for ideas. Because I love to listen and travel, my friends love to have fun with me and go out. ”
Social: In daily life, she walks or does yoga by the sea when she has time. Since she never likes to wait, she always carries a book with him. Apart from that, she usually spends time on the set or in the theater.
Mindset: A person who prefers solitude more. She doesn’t believe that anyone understands anyone very well in life. “One needs to be alone in order to develop and understand oneself. You can evolve and transform to some extent while constantly being with the people around you. You can complete your personal development by being alone. ”
What kind of person is she on set? Does it hold before starting a project? Doesn’t it hold? she doesn’t think. The only criterion; the script and the character pleases me. In acting, it feeds on music. “Before I enter or work on a stage that is very important to me, I usually listen to music that suits him. I prefer instrumental music. I am a person who always travels with my headphones, music is always in my life. It feeds me a lot. I usually listen to movie soundtracks. ”
A source of happiness: She is very happy to hear that her acting is good. “I am someone who needs to be motivated to get better. When I feel confident I can achieve anything. Actually, we all are. Now I trust my acting. I grow as I trust. I let myself go while I play. I’m doing whatever I feel like. She has no fear of “what if it’s funny?”
First movie: Ömer Faruk Sorak / Yahşi Batı
Look at love: She believes in love at first sight. “Of course it won’t be lightning, but I believe I will feel it. I think love; With a person we can accept as we are, even if we cannot understand each other; Being together because we love each other, without trying to change or judging. I had intense loves but there was no one to stand with me until the end. ”
View of life: She thinks she is lucky in life. She believes that living in many countries makes him bolder. “I remember very much that I was very upset sometimes, and then saw why it wasn’t and said,” Oh, it’s this. ” And it usually happens if I really want something. Traveling a lot and seeing many countries makes a person more courageous in their breakthroughs in life. The world is getting smaller and my goals more achievable. I’m not afraid of failure. Another feature that adds to me is that I get bored quickly with everything and everywhere. Since I had to start new lives all the time when I was little, now I want it to continue. I am not attached to anyone or any situation. The moment I say “It’s over now”, I won’t go back and experience nostalgia. I always go forward and live open to new experiences. I communicate more easily with people. ”
View of business life: Acting has no limits. “But the script should really impress me and it should be a scene that really needs to be. Otherwise, I would oppose a scene set just for nudity. ”
Career plan: Inside is an adventurous person waiting to be satisfied by traveling the world. She always wants to play different roles. “Acting is nice but seems not enough. For now, I think it will satisfy me. I don’t want to portray a bad character after that. Actually, I don’t want to play any role over and over, I always want difference. What is exciting for the player; to create a new character. I’d like to focus on strong but good-natured characters. ”
Dream of the Future : She wants to do her job abroad as well. “I know many languages, I would like to take advantage of them and see other sets. But I have no rush or obsession with this. Since I am tired of living with goals, my new goal is to move forward without goals; to accept whatever life offers as it is. ”
Concerns: She finds the increasing marginalization in the world worrisome. The world is interested in its troubles, trying to read the news from as many different sources as possible and be aware of everything. When I look at the world in general, I see that we are beginning to divide too much and the marginalization has increased. The groupings increased. As a person interested in art, these things hurt me. Because in art, we are trying to explain “we are all one in our essence.”
Role model: Her mother. “I am like my mother too. She did whatever she wanted in life. It hasn’t always experienced good things but suffered the consequences. Not a guarantee woman, my mother. An adventurous woman. She is truly a woman who has lived her life to the fullest. She always acted as she wanted, she was always a model for me. ”
Hobby: Writing poetry. She said her first poem at the age of three, and her mother took note of it. “I still write poetry but I don’t share it with anyone. I need to write to motivate myself. Writing makes me understand myself well. When I read even a day later, I can better choose what I write and why, what I am looking for in life, what I am trying to discover. I think everyone should write. ”
The criterion of attraction in men: She finds strong men attractive as a structure. “I have to feel like I can take refuge in him. I’m not one of those women who play the mother role. Generally, men are very reliable, loyal, are they or very flirtatious, out of sight. I want a full synthesis of the two like this. ”
Relationship with nature: She loves to sit and watch nature and walk. It is always inspired by nature.
What does she do at home? She generally likes to watch movies when she is at home.
Which movie did she influence? She loves Wes Anderson’s movies. “It impresses me a lot in terms of appearance. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” was very fabulous. ”
TELEVISION SERIES
2020 – New Life / Nevin
2019 – Exactly Exactly / Nil (Mini Series)
2019 – Raven / Sun
2018 – Non-living / Melisa
2016 – Let’s Break Up / July Akıncı
2017 – This City Will Come Behind You / Aslı Tanöz
2014/2015 – Cherry Season / Şeyma Çetin
2013/2015 – Lost / Defne / Sedef
2010/2013 – It’s a Passing Time / Mesude Akarsu
2009/2010 – Sea Star / Hande
CINEMA FILMS
2020- Poppy / Sibel
2019 – Character Movies 1 / Jaclyn
2017 – Crazy Love / Melody
2017 – My Father Is An Angel / Sandra
2017- Vultur / İnes (Short Film)
2009- Yahsi West / Alice Bouton
THEATER GAMES
2008 -Sis / Dali
2009 -Kel Kantocu / Mme Smith
2010 – Orchestra / Pamela
2010-Box Office / Customer
2011/2012 – As it gets closer / Alice
2013 / -2015 – Kim Korkar Hain Kurttan /Honey
2018 -Heart / Emma
AWARDS
2005 -Tevfik d’Or Theater Festival / Best Supporting Actress
2005-Avignon Theater Festival Special Invitation
2006-Tevfik d’Or Theater Festival / French Ambassador Special Award
2019- 24th Sadri Alışık Theater and Cinema Actor Award / Most Successful Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role / Heart