Hande Erçel is described as the most followed Turkish actress on Instagram, and in October 2026 her next role is not on television at all: a lead in a Berlin-set drama from an Iranian director.
Hande Erçel is a Bandırma-born actress and model, best known internationally as Eda in Love Is in the Air. This profile covers her career, her new film Diaspora and what is publicly known about her life.
Who Is Hande Erçel?
Hande Erçel is a Turkish actress and model who became widely known through the series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz and then Sen Çal Kapımı, released internationally as Love Is in the Air. Al Bawaba also lists the film Intoxicated by Love and the Netflix romance Chasing the Wind among her credits.
How Old Is Hande Erçel and Where Is She From?
Hande Erçel is 32 years old and from Bandırma in Balıkesir, Turkey. IMDb gives her date of birth as 24 November 1993, so she turns 33 later this month. IMDb lists her height as 5 feet 9 inches. Turkish outlet Posta mentions an older sister, Gamze Erçel, and a niece she often features online.
Career: From Azize to Love Is in the Air
Aşk Laftan Anlamaz gave her her first major audience, and Azize followed in 2019. The breakthrough abroad was Love Is in the Air in 2020 to 2021, where she played Eda Yıldız opposite Kerem Bürsin and became a regular name on international lists of Turkish stars. Sensacine reported that she holds the record in Turkey for the most Instagram followers among actresses.
In 2025 IMDb lists her as Meyra Aksel Keskin in Aşk ve Gözyaşı opposite Barış Ardüç.
Major Work and Notable Projects
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not dated | Aşk Laftan Anlamaz | Not verified | The series that first brought her wide recognition |
| 2019 | Azize | Not verified | Turkish series |
| 2020 to 2021 | Love Is in the Air (Sen Çal Kapımı) | Eda Yıldız | Opposite Kerem Bürsin |
| 2025 | Aşk ve Gözyaşı | Meyra Aksel Keskin | With Barış Ardüç |
| Not dated | Chasing the Wind | Not verified | Netflix romance listed by Al Bawaba |
| Upcoming | Diaspora | Merve | Lead role; directed by Nader Saeivar |
What Is Hande Erçel Doing in 2026?
Al Bawaba reported on 9 October 2026 that Hande Erçel has been cast as the lead in Diaspora, a drama written and directed by the Iranian filmmaker Nader Saeivar, who is based in Berlin and has worked with Jafar Panahi. She plays Merve, a widowed Turkish mother who moves to Germany with her young son, and German actor Moritz Bleibtreu is also in the cast. The film is set entirely in Berlin, is shot in German, English and Turkish, and is expected to begin filming in early 2027. No release date has been announced.
In May 2026 Turkish outlet Haberturk reported that she removed her agency’s name from her Instagram profile and unfollowed the agency, a sign of a change in her representation that Belloria could not confirm further.
Is Hande Erçel Married?
No. Hande Erçel has not announced a marriage. Posta described a surprise separation from businessman Hakan Sabancı and said she welcomed 2026 with her sister and brother-in-law. Belloria does not comment on her relationships beyond that report.
Social Media Stats
| IMDb | |
|---|---|
| @handemiyy | IMDb profile |
| About 32 million followers | Lists Love Is in the Air, Azize and Ask ve Gozyasi |
Social media figures are approximate and may change. The Instagram count is from Turkish outlet Posta.
Hande Erçel FAQs
Which series made Hande Erçel famous worldwide?
Love Is in the Air, known in Turkish as Sen Çal Kapımı, in which she played Eda Yıldız.
Who plays opposite Hande Erçel in Love Is in the Air?
Kerem Bürsin plays the male lead.
What is Hande Erçel’s new film?
Diaspora, a Berlin drama directed by Nader Saeivar, with filming expected in early 2027.
How tall is Hande Erçel?
IMDb lists her at about 5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 m.
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