The evolution of Hande Ercel's roles: how did she go from an ordinary girl to an actress with millions of fans?

Hande Ercel's path to acting: from an ordinary girl to a star with millions of fans

Hande Ercel tried herself in various roles at the beginning of her career, but not all of them were successful. Many people remember her best for her role as Hayat in the series "Malikam Endi Kara". However, the actress also played other roles in the series she starred in before, such as Hazal, but these roles are not familiar to many. This article will look at how the roles of the Turkish actress have changed from year to year.

Hande Ercel's first step in the world of cinema began with the series "Choliqushi", starring Burak Deniz and Fahriye Evchen. But the real fame and the most memorable full-length role was brought to her by the series "Gunesh Girls".

**Romantic ordinary girls in the series “Gunesh Girls” and “Look at the Queen” - Selin Yilmaz and Hayot Uzun.**

Like many Turkish stars, Hande Erçel gained her first fame by participating in romantic comedies rich in dramatic elements. Although there were some dramatic moments in these series, they did not reach the level of drama of the actress’s later roles.

Hande initially managed to create the image of Selin on the screen with confidence. She was going through the difficulties of adolescence, experiencing the pain of her first love and making her first difficult choices. At that time, she did not stand out against the background of the heroine played by Turkish actress Burcu Ozberk and did not play her role as such. It was during this period that the first critics of the star appeared.

When Hande played the role of Hayot in the series “Look at the Queen” the situation leveled off a bit. Many people believe that she played this role better than before, although not perfectly. Perhaps one of the factors that helped to further revive her image was the actor Burak Deniz, who played alongside the actress.

When the series “Malikam Endi Kara” was broadcast, the focus was more on the actress’s appearance than on her acting skills. Hande Erçel’s desire to look attractive in the frame often caused criticism and bitter comments. Nevertheless, the role of Hayat was a great success for the actress, allowing her to gain recognition, which was important for her further career development.

**Characters who lived a difficult and troubled life, but whose characters were somewhat simplified - roles in the series “Black Pearl”, “Aziza” and “Uzuk”.**

After two romantic comedies, Hande decided to immediately switch to drama, which was a serious mistake. According to critics, although she played smiling, sincere and slightly carefree characters well, she could not play complex characters well.

In the series "Black Pearl", "Aziza" and "The Ring", it was important to show that the characters had difficulties, trials in their lives, went through difficult times, but nevertheless did not give up and moved forward.

Hande Erçel's characters had to convince the viewer of their true feelings. Behind the dark scenes, the main driving force of the story was still love, to which family secrets, losses and other elements typical of series were added.

Unfortunately, the Turkish actress cannot be called 100 percent successful. This is evidenced by numerous reviews and low ratings. The main roles in these three series allowed her to at least hint to the producers that she could also play roles in dramas.

**Return to the role of a simple girl in the series “Knock on the Door of My Heart.”**

However, the producers did not pay attention to Hande Ercel’s inner desires, and the next leading role was again in the romantic comedy genre. This role corresponds to the role of Eda Yildiz in the series “Knock on the Door of My Heart.”

Although the main character of the series was distinguished by her determination, inner strength and other qualities typical of the drama genre, her main charm was her simplicity. The rich man’s declaration of love for a simple girl attracted the attention of the audience. Although in the first episodes he was angry with the girl, this love story became the main theme of the series.

In 2020, Hande Ercel returned to the role of a simple girl in the series “Malikam Endi Kara” - a role she had played well before. With this, she took a break in her development as a versatile actress and again achieved success in her own way.

**A bold step in the series “Absolutely Different.”**

For Hande Erçel, the project “Absolutely Different” was her fourth attempt at the drama genre. In this ambitious series, the actress played the role of a prosecutor.

After a long break, in order to make the transition from the lively and cheerful image of Eda to the strict and demanding image of Leyla easier, Burak Deniz, who had recently become her close and familiar partner, was chosen as her screen partner. He played a more complex character - a journalist suffering from schizophrenia. The secret to the success of this project was the reunion of the former couple.

The performance in the psychological detective was a new stage for the actress. In order to perform convincingly, she not only attended courses to improve her acting skills, but also spent time in a real Turkish prosecutor's office. Hande did not want to be embarrassed, so she worked hard.

The result showed itself. After the series “Absolutely Different” was broadcast, criticism of the actress’s unprofessionalism decreased significantly. Many praised her image of Leyla, so it was hoped that the actress would choose similar roles in the future. But things turned out differently.

**Turkish “Queen of Tears” is a sharp transition to a psychological drama.**

It is not known how Hande Erçel will cope with the complex dramatic role in the Turkish series “Queen of Tears”, but the actress has every chance to show her talent. Her heroine in this project not only crashes into the “marital rocks” of pure love, which should last forever, but also suffers from oncological disease.

Unfortunately, this story is not unfamiliar to Hande. Although she herself has not suffered from such a disease, this topic is close to her. It is precisely such life experience that can help her convincingly embody the complex image presented by the producers.

The main emphasis in the series "The Queen of Tears" should be on psychology. This role is a personal test, a personal pain for Hande. If she succeeds in this role, she will prove to the critics who previously accused her of unreliable acting that she has reached a new level.