Hande Ercel Husband Name, Biography, Age, Height, Religion, Career, Net Worth

Hande Erçel is a Turkish model and actress who features in Turkey's most popular television dramas including Güneşin Kızları, Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, and Sen Çal Kapımı. With numerous awards to her credit including the Golden Butterfly Award, she has become one of the busiest actresses in Turkey. Other than being an actress, she was also renowned as a model and was even titled Miss Civilization of Turkey in 2012. She is newly appointed as the main actress of the show Bambaşka Biri, which won a Rose d'Or award in 2023.

Personal Details
Full Name: Hande Erçel
Date of Birth: November 24, 1993
Place of Birth: Bandırma, Turkey
Age: 31 years old
Nationality: Turkish
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Religion: Islam
Education: Fine Arts (did not graduate because she went on to pursue a career)
University: Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul
Career: Actress, Model
Marital Status: Single
 

Early Life and Education
Hande Erçel was born on 24 November 1993 in Bandırma, Turkey. She spent most of her childhood with her grandparents. She had enrolled in Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University to study Fine Arts but had to leave her degree midway due to the fast pace of her career as an actress.

She gained fame in 2012 when she was crowned Miss Civilization of Turkey, thereby entering the entertainment sector.

Career as an Actress and Stardom
Hande Erçel started her career as a supporting actress in a TV series titled Çalıkuşu (2013). She gained popularity, however, in 2015 with Güneşin Kızları, where she played the role of Selin Yılmaz and won the Rising Star award at the Golden Butterfly Awards.

She then appeared in 2016 in the series Aşk Laftan Anlamaz alongside Burak Deniz. It was a superhit series and extremely popular globally. She was a lead lady then too.

Her career went to a high point with the romantic drama Sen Çal Kapımı (2020), with whom she shared screen space with Eda Yıldız opposite Kerem Bürsin. The show became the world's most-watched Turkish television show, and she took home the Best Actress of the Year award at the Golden Wings Awards in 2021.

She worked in Bambaşka Biri, a Rose d'Or award-winning drama series, in 2023, which added another feather to her cap.

Personal Life and Relationships
Hande Erçel has had romantic relationships with some of the most renowned individuals in the line of work.

Hakan Sabancı (Current): She is dating businessman Hakan Sabancı currently. The two have been together for nearly three years.
Kerem Bürsin (2020 – 2021): Her off-screen affair with actor Kerem Bürsin began on Sen Çal Kapımı sets.
Murat Dalkılıç (2017 – 2020): She even seriously dated singer Murat Dalkılıç and broke up later.
Ekin Mert Daymaz (2015 – 2017): She even dated actor Ekin Mert Daymaz before Murat Dalkılıç.
Burak Serdar Sanal (2015): They even enjoyed a short-term dating rumor in 2015.
Family Background
Father: Kaya Erçel
Mother: Aylin Erçel (deceased)
Brothers and Sisters: One elder sister, Gamze Erçel

Awards and Success
Hande Erçel's talent was celebrated with several awards, which include:

Miss Civilization of Turkey (2012) – Winner
Miss Civilization of the World (2012) – 2nd Runner-Up
Golden Butterfly Awards (2015) – Rising Star Award for Güneşin Kızları
Golden Butterfly Awards (2017) – Best Actress in Comedy for Aşk Laftan Anlamaz
Golden Wings Awards (2021) – Best Actress of the Year for Sen Çal Kapımı

Physical Appearance
Height: 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches)
Weight: About 55 kg (121 lbs)
Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 34-26-34 inches

Net Worth and Endorsements
Hande Erçel's net worth is estimated at $2 million to $10 million, which she receives mainly from acting, modeling, and sponsorships. She is already a sponsor of many globally recognized brands and remains one of the best-paid Turkish actresses.

Social Media Presence
She is the most popular Turkish celebrity on Instagram with more than 32 million followers. She regularly posts news about her life and career.

Interesting Facts
She is an animal lover and a vocal advocate for animal welfare.
Hande Erçel was the most trending Turkish actress on Instagram in early 2025.
She has also shown interest in collaborating on international projects to develop her acting career beyond Turkey.

Future Plans
In the coming years, Hande Erçel will be doing varied work in television and film as well as in foreign entertainment industry projects. She also envisions herself doing philanthropic work in education and animal welfare causes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How old is Hande Erçel?
She is 31 years old (born on November 24, 1993).

2. What is Hande Erçel's height?
She stands at 1.75 meters tall (5 feet 9 inches).

3. Print Hande Erçel's first name and second name of her parents.
Her second name is Erçel and her first name Kaya, while that of her mother was Aylin Erçel.

4. Is Hande Erçel married?
No, she is not.

5. Is Hande Erçel having an affair with someone?
She has an affair with Hakan Sabancı.

6. What is an approximation of the net worth of Hande Erçel?
She has a rough estimated net worth that can vary from $2 million to $10 million.

7. With which television programs are Hande Erçel best identified?
Her most-rated television shows are Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, Sen Çal Kapımı, and Bambaşka Biri.

8. From where did Hande Erçel start working in television or cinema?
She started acting with Çalıkuşu (2013).