Aytaç Şaşmaz is a Turkish actor, singer, model, and TV personality. He won “Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy Series” in the 47th Golden Butterfly Award for his role as Bora Doğrusöz in Baht Oyunu (2021).
His first acting experience was in 2017 with a role in the movie Kötü Çocuk alongside Tolga Sarıtaş and Afra Saraçoğlu. After a role in the TV series Söz, he further rose to prominence with his performance in Hekimoğlu, an adaptation of the American series House.
Aytac Sasmaz Details:
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Manisa, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthday | August 4 |
| Age | 25 |
| Height | 5′ 10¾” (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 78 kilograms |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Relatives | İsmail Ege Şaşmaz |
Aytac Sasmaz Early Life and Education:
Aytaç Şaşmaz was born on 4 August 1998 in Manisa, Turkey. He started acting at the age of 18 when he participated in his high school’s plays. He then joined the Metropolitan Municipality Theatre in Manisa as a trainee.
He is the second of 3 brothers. His older brother, İsmail Ege Şaşmaz, is also an actor. He has a younger brother, Yalın.
Aytac Sasmaz Career:
Aytaç Şaşmaz started acting at the age of 18 when he participated in his high school’s plays. He then joined the Metropolitan Municipality Theatre in Manisa as a trainee. After taking acting classes in Manisa, Şaşmaz moved to Istanbul and made his cinematic debut in 2017 with a role in Kötü Çocuk alongside Tolga Sarıtaş and Afra Saraçoğlu.
He played Feyzullah Altiparmak in the military series Söz (2017–2019) which was nominated for International Emmy Awards. He further rose to prominence with his performance in Hekimoğlu (2019-2021), an adaptation of the American series House.
In 2020, he played the leading role of young Niko in the movie Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever 2. The heartwarming movie is based on a true love story that overcomes obstacles, time, and distance.
In 2021, he scored his first leading role in a TV series as Bora Doğrusöz in the romantic comedy series Baht Oyunu.
In 2022, Şaşmaz played the role of Evren in Fox’s TV series Darmaduman, a Turkish adaptation of the American television series, Beverly Hills, 90210.
In 2023, he played the role of Onur Beyoğlu in Altın Kafes, a Turkish adaptation of the Korean series The Last Empress. Early in 2023, he played the role of Metin in the theatrical production Eksik. The play sheds light on a tensioned father-son relationship.
He plays the role of Baha in the highly anticipated movie Hatıran Yeter, which was released in cinemas on 16 February 2024. The movie tells the life story of a young man with hearing and speech disabilities, and the challenges he faces in life.
Aytaç Şaşmaz joined Netflix’s second season of Zeytin Ağacı in the role of Diyar, a young man whose life changes after meeting Ada. The series is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2024.
Aytac Sasmaz Personal Life (Girlfriend):
Aytac Sasmaz is not dating anyone. He is single now.
Aytac Sasmaz Filmography:
Aytac Sasmaz Movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hatıran Yeter | Baha | Leading role |
| 2018 | Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever 2 | Der Junga Niko | Leading role |
| 2017 | Kötü Çocuk | Ömer | Supporting role |
Aytac Sasmaz TV Series / Web Series:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Altın Kafes | Onur Beyoğlu | Leading role |
| 2022 | Darmaduman | Evren | Leading role |
| 2021 | Baht Oyunu | Bora Doğrusöz | Leading role |
| 2019–2021 | Hekimoğlu | Emre Acar | Leading role |
| 2017–2019 | Söz | Feyzullah Altıparmak | Supporting role |
Aytac Sasmaz Discography:
- “Barındığım Hikaye” (2020)
- “Vazgeçme” (2022)
