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Can Yaman: biography, age, height, career and ethnicity
Can Yaman (born November 8, 1989, in Istanbul) is a prominent Turkish actor, model, and former lawyer known for his roles in romantic comedies and international productions. He gained fame in Dolunay (2017) and Erkenci Kuş (2018), earning awards like the Golden Butterfly. Since 2021, he has worked in Italy, featuring in Viola come il mare and El Turco.
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Early Life and Education
Birth: Born in Istanbul, Turkey, he is of Albanian origin on his father's side.
Education: He attended Bilfen College and graduated from the Liceo Italiano di Istanbul as a top student.
Law Background: He graduated from the Law Department of Yeditepe University in 2012, working at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a lawyer before entering acting.
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Acting Career
Breakthrough: His acting career started in 2014, but he gained popularity with Dolunay (2017) and mainstream international fame with Erkenci Kuş (Early Bird) alongside Demet Özdemir.
Key TV Series: Gönül İşleri, İnadına Aşk, Hangimiz Sevmedik, Dolunay, Erkenci Kuş, Bay Yanlış (Mr. Wrong), and the Italian series Viola come il mare.
International Work: He relocated to Italy, taking on roles in international productions like Sandokan and El Turco.
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Key Facts
Languages: He is fluent in Turkish, Italian, English, and German.
Awards: He won the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy (2018) and the 7th GQ Men of the Year award (2019).
Hobbies: He is known for his athletic physique and interest in sports, particularly basketball.
Current Pursuits: He has expanded his work to include international film projects in Spain and Italy, such as The Butterfly Labyrinth.

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