Aytac Sasmaz
Who is Aytac Sasmaz?
Aytaç Şaşmaz is a Turkish actor, singer, model, and TV personality. He won “Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series” in the 47th Golden Butterfly Award for his role as Bora Doğrusöz in Baht Oyunu (2021).
His first acting experience was in 2017 with a role in the movie Kötü Çocuk alongside Tolga Sarıtaş and Afra Saraçoğlu. After a role in the TV series Söz, he further rose to prominence with his performance in Hekimoğlu, an adaptation of the American series House.
Quick Details
| Also known as | Aytaç Şaşmaz |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Manisa, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthday | August 4 |
| Age | 26 |
| Height | 5′ 10¾” (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 78 kilograms |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, Singer, Television Personality |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Relatives | İsmail Ege Şaşmaz |
| Social media links | Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube |
Early Life and Education
Aytaç Şaşmaz was born on 4 August 1998 in Manisa, Turkey. He started acting at the age of 18 when he participated in his high school’s plays. He then joined the Metropolitan Municipality Theatre in Manisa as a trainee.
He is the second of 3 brothers. His older brother, İsmail Ege Şaşmaz, is also an actor. He has a younger brother, Yalın.
Career
Aytaç Şaşmaz started acting at the age of 18 when he participated in his high school’s plays. He then joined the Metropolitan Municipality Theatre in Manisa as a trainee. After taking acting classes in Manisa, Şaşmaz moved to Istanbul and made his cinematic debut in 2017 with a role in Kötü Çocuk alongside Tolga Sarıtaş and Afra Saraçoğlu.
He played Feyzullah Altiparmak in the military series Söz (2017–2019) which was nominated for International Emmy Awards. He further rose to prominence with his performance in Hekimoğlu (2019-2021), an adaptation of the American series House.
In 2020, he played the leading role of young Niko in the movie Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever 2. The heartwarming movie is based on a true love story that overcomes obstacles, time, and distance.
In 2021, he scored his first leading role in a TV series as Bora Doğrusöz in the romantic comedy series Baht Oyunu.
In 2022, Şaşmaz played the role of Evren in Fox’s TV series Darmaduman, a Turkish adaptation of the American television series, Beverly Hills, 90210.
In 2023, he played the role of Onur Beyoğlu in Altın Kafes, a Turkish adaptation of the Korean series The Last Empress. Early in 2023, he played the role of Metin in the theatrical production Eksik. The play sheds light on a tensioned father-son relationship.
He plays the role of Baha in the highly anticipated movie Hatıran Yeter, which was released in cinemas on 16 February 2024. The movie tells the life story of a young man with hearing and speech disabilities, and the challenges he faces in life.
Aytaç Şaşmaz joined Netflix’s second season of Zeytin Ağacı in the role of Diyar, a young man whose life changes after meeting Ada. The series is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2024.
Personal Life
Aytaç Şaşmaz keeps his personal life relatively private, though he occasionally shares glimpses of his life on social media. He has been linked to relationships in the past, but he prefers to keep details about his romantic life away from the public eye. Outside of his acting career, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and pursuing his personal interests.
Filmography
Aytac Sasmaz Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hatıran Yeter | Baha | Leading role |
| 2018 | Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever 2 | Der Junga Niko | Leading role |
| 2017 | Kötü Çocuk | Ömer | Supporting role |
Aytac Sasmaz TV Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sen Ağlama İstanbul | Ferhat | Leading role |
| 2024 | Zeytin Ağacı | Diyar | Leading role |
| 2023 | Altın Kafes | Onur Beyoğlu | Leading role |
| 2022 | Darmaduman | Evren | Leading role |
| 2021 | Baht Oyunu | Bora Doğrusöz | Leading role |
| 2019–2021 | Hekimoğlu | Emre Acar | Leading role |
| 2017–2019 | Söz | Feyzullah Altıparmak | Supporting role |
Discography
Singles
- “Barındığım Hikaye” (2020)
- “Vazgeçme” (2022)
Photo Gallery
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