Derya Durmaz Actress, Presenter (TV), Dubbing Actress
I'm an actor who loves being a part of the creation of a dream, a vision. To me, acting is about empathy. It is about meticulously preparing for your part, then letting yourself free fall trusting your director and colleagues on set. It is about the dialectics of life, about life its self. I don't only extremely enjoy performing a character in a production, but it also helps me believe in different realities, different narratives and futures being possible in this life.
Overview
NationalityTürkiye
LanguagesTurkish (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), French (fluent), German (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Kurdish (basic), Spanish (basic)
BornEsslingen, Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg
Age range40 - 58
Height167 cm
Ethnic typesEast Asian, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), Turkish/Kurdish
Place of residenceBerlin - Berlin (Germany), Berlin - Brandenburg (Germany)
Possible accommodationLondon - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), New York (United States of America), Paris - Centre-Val de Loire (France), CHICAGO (United States of America), Los Angeles (United States of America), Istanbul - Istanbul (Türkiye)
Real nameDerya Durmaz
MembershipsGDBA - Genossenschaft Deutscher Bühnen-Angehöriger (Germany)
GVL - Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH (Germany)
Contact
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Skills/Talents
Languages Turkish (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), French (fluent), German (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Kurdish (basic), Spanish (basic)
Dialects Anatolia (Eastern) (fluent), Central Anatolia (fluent), Marmara Region (fluent), Turkish Black Sea Region (fluent)
Accents Turkish (native accent), American (very good), French (very good), Arabic (good), German (good), Greek (good), Kurdish (good), Middle Eastern (good), Spanish (basic)
Dance Belly dance (good), Disco (good), Free dance (good), Modern dance (good), Rock 'n' roll (good), Standard dance (good), Argentinian tango (basic), Cabaret dance (basic), Dance improvisation (basic), Dance training (basic), Flamenco (basic), Hip hop (basic), Interpretive dance (basic), Latin American dance (basic), Musical (basic), National dances (basic), Oriental dances (basic), Salsa (basic), Stage dance (basic), Tango (basic), Waltz (basic)
Singing. Art Song (good), Ballad (good), Folk (good), Jazz (good), Pop (good), Stage singing (good), Cabaret (basic), Chanson (basic), Choral Singing (basic), Modern (basic), Musical (basic), Rock (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Mezzo soprano
Sports Athletics (good), Gymnastics (good), Horseback Riding (good), Jogging (good), Pilates (good), Rock Climbing (good), Shooting (good), Swimming (good)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car (very good)
Other Skills Director, Improvisation, Narration, Pilates, Storytelling, Translator, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 40 - 58
Height 167 cm
Build Feminine
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Dark brown
Hair style straight medium long
Twin No
Ethnic types East Asian, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), Turkish/Kurdish
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses Contact lenses
Scars Yes, invisible
Training
Studio Players Istanbul
After studies, became assistant to Sahika Tekand in the Voice and Speech classes
Awards/Nominations
2015
Christal Bear (Germany)
- Nomination
for / Mother Virgin No More (Gri Bölge)
2014
Friese Award (Germany)
- Award
for / Ziazan
2013
Best Supporting Actress (Türkiye)
- Nomination
for Aynur / Junction (Hadi Baba Gene Yap / Yol Ayrimi)
2008
Best actress (Türkiye)
- Nomination
for Elif / Refugee (Multeci)
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2013 - 2014
Bugünün Saraylısı
Avsar Film
Network/Distributor: ATV
Television series
Drama
Bahadir Ince
Directed by
Saliha
Supporting Lead
2011
Tovbeler Tovbesi
Limon Yapim
Network/Distributor: ATV
Television series
Comedy
Aydin Bulut, Taner Akvardar
Directed by
Meliha Kama
Supporting Lead
2005 - 2007
Ihlamurlar Altinda
Avsar Film
Television film
Drama
Aydin Bulut
Directed by
Fahriye
Supporting Lead
2007
The House of Nightmares-Sleepwalkers (Kabustlarevi-Uyurgezerler)
Avsar Film
Mini series
Science fiction, Thriller
Irmak Cig
Directed by
Ebru
Supporting Lead
CV - Film
2023 - 2024
Brides
Neon Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Nadia Fall
Directed by
Zeynep's Mum
Supporting Actor
2023
Elaha
Kinescope Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Milena Aboyan
Directed by
The Mother
Supporting Lead
2021
Confined
Cubu Film
Short film
Experimental
Derya Durmaz
Directed by
Lead
2020
Bridgitte Bardot
Kolor Production
Short film
Comedy, Drama, Family
Cagil Bocut
Directed by
Nergiz
Lead
2020
Seduced
Endemic Media
Short film
Comedy, Drama
Keren Chernizon
Directed by
Samantha
Lead
2015
Bir Varmis Bir Yokmus
kutu film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Romance
Ilksen Basarir
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2013
Junction (Hadi Baba Gene Yap / Yol Ayrimi)
Logos Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Emre Yalgin
Directed by
Aynur
Supporting Lead
2013
The Blue Wave
Bulut film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Zeynep Dadak & Merve Kayan
Directed by
Nevin
Supporting Lead
2011
Do Not Forget Me Istanbul
Asi Film, Argonauts Productions S.A., Altinsay Film Works
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Stefan Arsenijevic
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2011
Love and Revolution (Ask ve Devrim)
Kuzey Production
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Serkan Acar
Directed by
Aysun
Supporting Actor
2010
Tales From Kars
Gezici Film
Feature film (cinema)
Ulku Oktay
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2010
Hair (Sac)
Zuzi Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Tayfun Pirselimoglu
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2010
Seven Courtyards (7 Avlu)
Aslanyurek Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Semir Aslanyurek
Directed by
Arzu
Supporting Actor
2009
Not Worth a Fig (Incir Cekirdegi)
Cicek Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Selda Cicek
Directed by
Cemile
Lead
2007
Refugee (Multeci)
RH Politik Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Reis Celik
Directed by
Elif
Supporting Lead
2006
Cinliler Geliyor
Pera Filmcilik
Feature film (cinema)
Zeki Okten
Directed by
Neriman
Supporting Actor
CV - Theatre
2022
The Fallen Gender
The Hanging Gardens Art Festival, Atelier Gardens Berlin
Drama, Experimental, Monologue
Derya Durmaz
Directed by
The woman
Lead
2021
DDS! Discipline, Dominance, Submission
PAF - Performing Arts Festival Berlin
Drama, Experimental, Monologue
Derya Durmaz
Directed by
Lead
2020 - 2021
Ciegxs
Marcelo F. Lazcano & Edoardo Micheli in collaboration with Strandburgtheater and Strandbad Tegelsee
Other
Other
Marcelo F. Lazcano
Directed by
Lead
2009 - 2010
And God Said
Persona Theater Company, Athens GREECE
Theatre
Drama
Avra Sidiropoulou
Directed by
Women
Lead
2005 - 2006
Clytemnestra's Tears
Persona Theater Company, Athens GREECE
Theatre
Drama
Avra Sidiropoulou
Directed by
Clytemnestra
Lead
2001
Becoming a Rhinoceros
Studyo Oyunculari
Theatre
Absurd theatre
Şahika Tekand
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2000
Play(er)
Studyo Oyunculari
Theatre
Cabaret, Experimental
Şahika Tekand
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
CV - Commercials
2018 - 2019
Babbel France Travel Campaign
Babbel
Network/Distributor: Internet
Commercial
Babbel
Directed by
Lead
CV - Other
2015
Mother Virgin No More (Gri Bölge)
Giyotin Film & Cubu Film
Network/Distributor: Hamburg Short Film Agency
Short film
Drama, Experimental, Young adult
DERYA DURMAZ
Directed by
Director
2014
Ziazan
Giyotin Film & Cubu Film
Network/Distributor: Hamburg Short Film Agency
Short film
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids' production
DERYA DURMAZ
Directed by
Director
