Age: 34
female
Serenay Sarıkaya (born July 1, 1992) is a Turkish actress and model. She came to international attention for her roles in the shows Lale Devri, Medcezir (the Turkish remake of The O.C.), Fi, and the fantasy series Şahmaran. She graduated from the theatre department of the Fine Arts High School in Istanbul. At the age of fourteen, she made her acting debut with a minor part in the movie Şaşkın (2006) and followed up with a part in Plajda (2008). Her first leading role was in the fantasy children's series Peri Masalı (2008). Her breakthrough role was that of Sofia in the crime comedy series Adanalı (2008–10). With Nejat İşler, she has appeared in the films Behzat Ç. Ankara Yanıyor and İkimizin Yerine. Since 2019, Sarıkaya performs in Alice Müzikali, a musical adaption based on Alice in Wonderland. She has received critical acclaim and won numerous accolades, including two Golden Butterfly Awards. At the age of fifteen, she participated in a beauty competition and received a special award from the jury at the European Youth Beauty Competition. Later, Sarıkaya became the first runner-up at Miss Turkey 2010. In addition to her acting career, she has appeared in various advertising films and is the face of numerous brands. In 2014, she was chosen as Woman of the Year by GQ Turkey.
Serenay Sarıkaya
Nermin Altan
for Nermin Altan in The Golden Cobra: Dragon Trap
Suggested by erentan
In the heart of Michigan, a web of crime grows under the shadow of Chinese-origin gangs. Chief Detectives Rex Brenner and Oliver Spencer have been on the trail of these gangs for years. However, with the arrival of Assistant Detective Nermin from Ankara, the tide turns. Nermin stands out with her intelligence and unconventional methods. Skilled at unraveling the complex schemes of the gangs, she changes the perspective of Brenner and Spencer. Together, they plan an operation called “Dragon Trap,” set to take place in the heart of the Chinatown, within a secret gambling den. Rex Brenner is a detective who grew up on the streets, facing all kinds of criminals. Oliver Spencer specializes in technology and intelligence gathering. With Nermin’s bright ideas and local knowledge, the trio aims to infiltrate the gangs and bring them down from the inside. The gangs are led by a mysterious figure known as “The Dragon.” Uncovering his identity is the most challenging part of the operation. However, thanks to a special technology Nermin brings from Ankara, they manage to track down “The Dragon.” On the day of the operation, Brenner and Spencer enter the gambling den under Nermin’s guidance. Amidst the gambling tables, slot machines, and the bustling crowd, they patiently wait to capture “The Dragon.” Finally, the moment of confrontation arrives.
