Tuba Büyüküstün - Actor Profile

Tuba Büyüküstün

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 5, 1982
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

About Tuba Büyüküstün

Born on July 5, Tuba majored in Costume & Design. While studying, she began to get involved in television commercials before moving on to television shows and films. Tuba became the first Turkish actress to win an international award for best actress at the International Television Festival of the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro for her portrayal of Gulizar in the film of the same name. She was 21 years old when she filmed the movie. Tuba is well known in Arab countries as "Lamiss", which corresponds to her character in the famous series "Ihlamular Altinda" or "Lost Years", this character made a strong impression in Arab countries like no other, for this reason a perfume was created with the same name and Tuba's image. Between 2007 and 2009, Tuba portrayed the leading character of 'Asiye' in the hit TV show, 'Asi. 'Asi' was later nominated 'Best Soap Opera' at the '51 Monte Carlo Television Festival'. "Asi" is the first Turkish tv series to be nominated internationally. Tuba is the first and only Turkish actress to be evaluated by more than a thousand professionals and to be nominated as best actress at the "42nd International Emmy Awards" for her portrayal of "Melek" in the series "20 Minutes". This gave her the status of being one of the best actresses in the world. Her series "Brave And Beautiful" was also nominated at the IEmmys for best TV show or telenovela. Tuba is also the first Turkish actress to win an international award in Italy for best actress at the 14th Giuseppe Sciacca International Awards. Tuba is the female lead in the first Turkish series recorded in English, “Rise Of Ottoman Empires” where she played Mara Hatun. Her series “Another Self” currently holds the record for the most watched Turkish series worldwide on Netflix and is the most watched Turkish series in USA. Tuba is the first Turkish actress to represent a foreign brand, paving the way for Turkish artists to represent non-Turkish brands. In 2013, she was named the face of the renowned European jewelry brand Arte Madrid, and in 2016, an ambassador for the prestigious Swiss luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen. Other IWC brand ambassadors in the film industry include Cate Blanchett, Dev Patel, Rosamund Pike, and Ewan McGregor. Tuba becomes the first Turkish actress to be named a global ambassador for a foreign brand. Tuba is also a National Goodwill Ambassador for Unicef ​​and works as an advocate for children’s rights. Tuba has a unique appeal in her eyes, the shape and changing color that sometimes reflects green, grey and golden hues. Despite her physical beauty she is very modest, humble and focused and down to earth, she is very intelligent and speaks three languages. Tuba, possessing a unique natural beauty without surgery, is considered the most beautiful woman in Turkey and one of the most beautiful in the world. Since 2003, Tuba has enjoyed a long and successful career, with each new project surpassing the last. She is the Turkish actress with the most national and international awards, totaling over 35. Her projects consistently achieve the highest international sales. Her success, talent, and undeniable appeal have made her Turkey's most famous actress.

Tuba Büyüküstün Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tuba Büyüküstün reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tuba Büyüküstün's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 75% of Tuba Büyüküstün's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Tight Dress, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tuba Büyüküstün Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tuba Büyüküstün's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tuba Büyüküstün has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Sultana Meral Flop Similar →
2025 Mr Dread Abide Super Hit Similar →
2017 More Ahra Hit Similar →
2017 Red Istanbul Neval Average Similar →
2016 Tight Dress Helin Super Hit Similar →
2015 Memories of the Wind Aram'ın Annesi Hit Similar →
2015 The Jungle - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Ask Your Heart Esma Super Hit Similar →
2006 Heist School Zeynep Erez Average Similar →
2006 Aşk Yolu Deniz Super Hit Similar →
2005 My Father and My Son Aysun Hit Similar →
2004 Gülizar Gülizar Super Hit Similar →

Tuba Büyüküstün - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tuba Büyüküstün?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tuba Büyüküstün is "Tight Dress" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tuba Büyüküstün acted in?

Tuba Büyüküstün has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tuba Büyüküstün?

Other notable films include "Aşk Yolu", "Gülizar", and "Mr Dread".

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