Serra Yilmaz

About

Turkish actress whose career has included more than three dozen films over more than three decades, including Saturn in Opposition, Vanilla and Chocolate, and The Raindrop.

Before Fame

She attended the University of Caen Normandy and appeared in her first film, Sakerpare, in 1983.

Trivia

Able to speak Italian in addition to Turkish, she has served as a translator for both Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis during their visits to Turkey.

Family Life

She was born to Mualla and Semih Tugrul and has a daughter named Ayse.

Associated With

She's worked frequently with Ferzan Ozpetek throughout her career.