Hande Erçel is a Turkish actress and model renowned for her captivating performances in romantic dramas and her massive international fanbase.
She rose to prominence with leading roles in series such as Güneşin Kızları, Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, Sen Çal Kapımı, and Bambaşka Biri, becoming one of Turkey’s most beloved and highest-paid television stars with a global following.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Hande Erçel
- Stage Name: Hande Erçel
- Born: November 24, 1993
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthplace: Bandırma, Balıkesir, Turkey
- Nationality: Turkish
- Ethnicity: Turkish
- Occupation: Actress, Model
- Height: 175 cm (5’9’’)
- Religion: Islam
- Parents: Kaya Erçel and Aylin Erçel
- Siblings: Gamze Erçel
- Spouse: Murat Dalkılıç
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $8 million USD
Early Life and Education
Hande Erçel was born on November 24, 1993, in Bandırma, Turkey. She was brought up by her parents, Kaya Erçel and Aylin Erçel. She has one older sister, Gamze Erçel, who also pursued acting.
Growing up in a supportive family, she faced the profound loss of her mother to cancer in 2019, an event that deeply impacted her.
She studied at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in the Department of Traditional Turkish Arts. In 2012, she participated in beauty pageants, placing second in a competition in Azerbaijan, which opened doors to modelling and acting opportunities while she balanced academics and early career steps.
Career
Hande Erçel began her professional journey in modelling after winning beauty contest titles in 2012.
She made her acting debut with minor roles in series like Çalıkuşu and Çılgın Dershane Üniversitede. Her major breakthrough came with the leading role of Selin Yılmaz in Güneşin Kızları (2015–2016).
Over the years, she starred as Hayat Uzun in Aşk Laftan Anlamaz with Burak Deniz, Eda Yıldız in the hit romantic comedy Sen Çal Kapımı alongside Kerem Bürsin, and in Bambaşka Biri. She has expanded into films and international appeal through platforms like Netflix.
Her expressive performances, chemistry with co-stars, and dedication to her craft have sustained a thriving career, making her one of Turkey’s most-followed actresses with endorsements and global recognition.
Social Media
- Instagram: @handemiyy
Personal Life
Hande Erçel, 32, is currently single after ending her relationship with the Turkish producer Onur Güvenatam in 2026. Her previous partners include actor Ekin Mert Daymaz (2015–2017) and singer Murat Dalkılıç (2017–2020).
Her relationship with the co-star Kerem Bürsin from Sen Çal Kapımı (2020–2021) became her most talked-about, gaining massive fan support before ending after several months. She also dated businessman Hakan Sabancı from 2022 until their breakup in 2025.
She has no children yet and remains close to her father, Kaya Erçel and sister Gamze, often honouring her late mother, Aylin, through personal reflections.
Net Worth
Hande Erçel has an estimated net worth of $8 million USD. This figure stems primarily from her leading roles in major Turkish television series, international distribution deals, and high-profile brand endorsements. Additional income comes from modelling, social media influence, and other entertainment projects that leverage her status as a top Turkish actress.
Filmography
- Sen Çal Kapımı (Love Is in the Air)
- Aşk Laftan Anlamaz
- Güneşin Kızları
- Bambaşka Biri
- Halka
- Various modelling and pageant work (2012 onward)