Hazal Kaya was a teenager when Aşk-ı Memnu made her a name across Turkey, and she has spent the years since choosing roles that look nothing like each other. In July 2026 she announced a bigger change: she and her husband, the actor Ali Atay, are setting up a company in the Netherlands and preparing to build a new life in Amsterdam.
Hazal Kaya is a Turkish actress known for Aşk-ı Memnu, Adnı Feriha Koydum and Bizim Hikaye. This profile covers her career, her marriage and her move abroad.
Who Is Hazal Kaya?
Hazal Kaya is a Turkish actress best known for leading roles in Aşk-ı Memnu, Adnı Feriha Koydum and Bizim Hikaye, according to Wikipedia. She studied at Istanbul Bilgi University and has been active since 2006.
How Old Is Hazal Kaya and Where Is She From?
Hazal Kaya is 36 years old. She was born Leyla Hazal Kaya on 1 October 1990. Wikipedia gives Konya as her birthplace, while Milliyet lists Istanbul, so Belloria does not state a single city. Wikipedia also notes she speaks several languages and was said to be learning German.
Career: From Acemi Cadı to Aşk-ı Memnu
She started with guest roles in Acemi Cadı, the Turkish version of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and in Sıla, then played in Genco in 2007. Aşk-ı Memnu followed in 2008 as Nihal, in a series that ran until 2010 and drew some of the highest ratings in Turkey.
Adnı Feriha Koydum made her a lead. In Bizim Hikaye, the Turkish adaptation of Shameless, she played Filiz, a role Wikipedia says earned praise as remarkable and brought her the Best Actress award at the 19th Internet Media Best of the Year Awards. Since 2010 she has also appeared as Behzat’s dead daughter Berna in Behzat Ç.
Major Work and Notable Projects
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Acemi Cadı | Guest | Turkish version of Sabrina the Teenage Witch |
| 2007 | Genco | Özge / Gülay | Early television role |
| 2008 to 2010 | Aşk-ı Memnu | Nihal | Her breakthrough, one of Turkey’s highest-rated series |
| 2011 to 2012 | Adnı Feriha Koydum | Feriha | Lead role |
| Earlier | Bizim Hikaye | Filiz | Turkish adaptation of Shameless; Best Actress at the 19th Internet Media Best of the Year Awards |
| From 2010 | Behzat Ç. | Berna | Recurring guest role |
What Is Hazal Kaya Doing in 2026?
Milliyet reported on 12 July 2026 that Hazal Kaya said she and Ali Atay had founded a company in the Netherlands and were preparing to start a new life in Amsterdam. Halk TV ran a related report saying she confirmed claims that had circulated about leaving Turkey. No timetable for the move has been announced.
DHA and CNN Türk also reported that she appeared at a courthouse to give a statement in an investigation involving the Ahbap association.
Who Is Hazal Kaya’s Husband?
Hazal Kaya’s husband is the actor Ali Atay. They married in 2019 and have two children, according to Wikipedia. In April 2026 Haberturk carried an interview in which she talked about family life. Belloria does not name the children.
Why Her Move Is Notable
Belloria’s view: the move abroad is notable because it comes from an actress whose name is still tied to a series that ended in 2010. Setting up a company in the Netherlands, as she described it, points to a career planned around more than one television season, though how acting fits into that has not been stated.
Social Media Stats
| Website | X (Twitter) | |
|---|---|---|
| hazalkaya.com.tr | @hazalkaya | @HazalKaya110 |
| Official site listed on Wikipedia |
Hazal Kaya FAQs
Which series made Hazal Kaya famous?
Aşk-ı Memnu, in which she played Nihal from 2008 to 2010.
Who is Hazal Kaya married to?
The actor Ali Atay. They married in 2019.
Is Hazal Kaya moving to the Netherlands?
Milliyet reported in July 2026 that she and Ali Atay set up a company in the Netherlands and are preparing a new life in Amsterdam.
What is Bizim Hikaye?
A Turkish adaptation of the US series Shameless, in which Hazal Kaya played Filiz.
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