Boncuk Makbule Yılmaz, famously known as Boncuk Yılmaz, is a Turkish actress best known for her performances in Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (Karpuz Kabuğundan Gemiler Yapmak), Çukur, Another Self (Zeytin Ağacı), Ateş Kuşları, and Sorgu.
She rose to prominence after winning the SİYAD Hope-Giving Young Actress Award for her film debut and has since become one of Turkey’s most respected television actresses.
Profile
- Full Name: Boncuk Makbule Yılmaz
- Stage Name: Boncuk Yılmaz
- Born: May 13, 1981
- Age: 45 years old
- Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: Turkish
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Ethnicity: Turkish
- Religion: Islam
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Yılmaz
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Fethi Kantarcı (m. 2013)
- Children: One child
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Boncuk Yılmaz was born on May 13, 1981, in Istanbul, Turkey.
She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Yılmaz. She is of Turkish ethnicity and practices Islam. Information regarding her siblings has not been publicly documented.
She studied at the Faculty of Communication at Anadolu University, where she earned her degree before pursuing an entertainment career.
Her acting journey began after she met acclaimed director Ahmet Uluçay during a train journey, an encounter that led to her first film role.
Career
Boncuk Yılmaz made her acting debut in 2004 with Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (Karpuz Kabuğundan Gemiler Yapmak), directed by Ahmet Uluçay.
Her performance earned her the Hope-Giving Young Actress Award at the 26th Turkish Film Critics Association (SİYAD) Awards, launching her professional career.
She subsequently appeared in television productions including Kızlar Yurdu, Sıla, Haneler, Mazi Kalbimde Yaradır, Bir Yastıkta, and Böyle Bitmesin.
Boncuk Yılmaz achieved nationwide fame for portraying Saadet in the hit drama Çukur, a role she played from 2017 to 2021.
She later starred as Sevgi in the Netflix series Another Self (Zeytin Ağacı), followed by notable roles in Ateş Kuşları and Sorgu, further cementing her reputation as one of Turkey’s leading television actresses.
Awards and Nominations
- 26th Turkish Film Critics Association (SİYAD) Awards (2004) – Winner, Hope-Giving Young Actress for Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds.
- Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards – Nominated for her performance in Another Self.
Social Media
She does not have a social media account.
Personal Life
Boncuk Yılmaz, 45 years old, has been married to Turkish actor Fethi Kantarcı since May 2013. The couple has one child. There is no publicly documented information regarding her past relationships.
Standing 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall, Yılmaz enjoys cinema, literature, and theatre, and she continues to work actively in Turkish television and film.
Net Worth
Boncuk Yılmaz has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million USD.
Her income is generated through television and film acting, endorsements, royalties, and public appearances.
Her successful performances in Çukur, Another Self, Ateş Kuşları, and other Turkish productions have been the primary contributors to her financial success.
Filmography
- Another Self (2022–2026)
- Sorgu (2024)
- Ateş Kuşları (2023)
- Kader Postası (2019)
- Çukur (2017–2021)
- Böyle Bitmesin (2013)
- Bir Yastıkta (2013)
- Mazi Kalbimde Yaradır (2011)
- Haneler (2009)
- Sıla (2006)
- Kızlar Yurdu (2006)
- Sessiz Gece (2005)
- Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (Karpuz Kabuğundan Gemiler Yapmak) (2004)
