Ecem Özkaya (Talk Topic: From Fiction to Reality: Understanding the World of Medicine Through the Lens of Acting)
Born on June 25, 1988 in Istanbul, Ecem Nur Özkaya completed her higher education at Maltepe University, Department of Radio and Television.
Launching her career in 2007, the accomplished actress gained widespread recognition for her role as Biricik in the series "Zengin Kız Fakir Oğlan" and as Melek in "Hayat Şarkısı", following her appearances in series such as "Kartallar Yüksek Uçar", "İffet," and "Can Kırıkları". More recently, she has continued her successful career trajectory by portraying Zahide in "Gönül Dağı", one of the most-watched television productions in recent times, and Rengin in the popular medical drama "Bahar".
In addition to her television projects, she has appeared on the big screen in films such as "Sizi Seviyorum", "5 Dakikada Değişir Bütün İşler", "Kim Daha Mutlu", and "Şımarık". Beyond her on-camera acting, Özkaya has also delivered compelling performances on the theater stage; her performance in the play "Kanlı Komedya" earned her the "Best Supporting Actress" award in theater at the 23rd Sadri Alışık Theater and Cinema Awards.
