Kerem Bursin ❖ Interview: Getting to Know Him ❖ ENGLISH

In this fantastic interview, Kerem Bursin talks about his experience moving around a lot as a child, living in Texas and America, the importance of sports in his life, how he started acting, his passion for women's and human rights, his hobbies, philosophies on life, and tells a great story about a pivotal moment in his life where he heard just the thing at the right time.
This Kerem Bursin interview has full English subtitles.
Kerem lived in the USA for about a dozen years in Texas, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Interview is from the series iz bırakanlar or "The Ones Who Leave a Trace" published January 23, 2019.
Interview segments listed by timestamp:
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:29 What it's like to move often
3:19 Relationship with family
4:43 Moving to America
7:40 Role of sports
10:39 Why acting?
13:21 Similarities among cultures
13:45 Acting during college
16:02 Important influencer
17:58 Philosophies and Values
19:52 What made you return to Turkey?
22:26 Story - Pivotal moment in life
25:43 Women and human Rights
29:45 Giving back to the Turkish film industry
32:53 Social Media: the two-sided coin
35:37 Power of sports and introspection
39:02 Wood painting and other hobbies
40:33 Plans with digital platforms
41:21 Role in bridging Turkey and Hollywood
43:38 Breaking ground beyond comfort zone
46:15 Parting words
Footage credit: • Video
North America TEN features Turkish entertainment and culture in English, and is the banner organization for five Turkish actors:
-Kivanc Tatlitug North America
-Kenan Imirzalioglu North America
-Cagatay Ulusoy North America
-Ibrahim Celikkol North America
-Akin Akinozu North America
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[@floridasalam3331]

Very insightful and knowledgeable person. Hats off to his parents for making the person he is today. All rounder, multi talented, humble, he deserves everything best. Wishing him best for his future. ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ns7rp4od6i]

Жаль, что это интервью, только на английском языке, хотелось бы перевода на русском языке.

[@Nishu2227]

He is just like his name 'Kerem' noble generous. He has a brilliant mind, and all the credit goes to his upbringing his parents, his sports coach who has shown a direction to him and his theatre teacher. All these have made him a beautiful gentleman. Brilliant mind, so much wisdom. Apart from acting, he is conerned about the world about gender inequality. His parents have raised him well thats why he behave so well, communicates snd understand the other person well. What his teachers have taught him and his experience, he is giving it back to the universe. We all have one life and very few people surround with such people who show you the right path and his teachers had shown him in his childhood. After seeing this interview, i admire him alot. I wish i was also like you..

[@rosangelagalimberti3718]

Kerrm Bursin sei un grande e bravissimo e Affascinante e bellissimo sei il numero 1 ❤️🥰 ti auguriamo tanta fortuna nel tuo lavoro come attore che lo fai benissimo e interpreti benissimo complimenti ti auguriamo tanta felicità e serenità e pace le tue fan Italiane ❤️💯❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@asenlawall4637]

The best Turkish actor, i just love him ❤️❤️❤️💕

[@samiaraana8355]

A very beautiful interview.

[@lindabaric9434]

America: Love this actor and his work I`ve heard him speak English and it is perfect love for him to do some work in U.S.A.

[@user-by4fn6jy1n]

Керем👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@esmeblumberg1312]

Wow,,, U are a awesome man!,! Please stay like that

[@sakshirana_02]

Kerem is one of the very few artists, globally, who have so much to give to this world in a very magnificent way. His perspective about life, how it works, taking decisions, women, and other things are of another level. This gentleman deserves to be loved and respect ❤

[@lacrecine18]

Verdade 👏👏👏

[@mariadocarmo8394]

A mais pura verdade Deus proteja o kerem .

[@mamanqureshimamanqureshi2450]

Beautiful❤❤❤❤ kerem

[@muhammadarsalan7500]

His voice is beautiful both in English and Turkish . We love you Kerem Bursin the way you are.

[@magdaramos739]

Hermoso

[@dbaurichter]

Brilliant interview. Thank you for asking great questions! I like his analysis on the the film/ TV industry in Turkey. How he refers to it as an ecosystem and his role in it. How does an actor reconcile the fact that he is profiting from a film industry that limits women and also, continues to normalize violence against them? There are no simple answers but I'm glad he is thinking about it, trying to find ways to push against it and finding others to join him in this endeavor. Kerem you were born for such a time as this! Keep going!!

[@nkk1731]

He is truly all it. He is respectful, insightful, artist, talented, humble, very down to earth, well cultured, intelligent, wise, interesting, adaptable and very admirable. Not to mention, very handsome. It is a pleasure to listen to him and watch him act. Number ONE in my opinion.

[@nuranarrowood5808]

yes i do agree with KEREM we all the people are the same Maybe different religions but same

[@surrayakarjieker8200]

Love kerem bursin.good actor..very well spoken.💞

[@himurahaibara1459]

It must be fun to have experience living in different countries, makes you fluent at different languages, become easily adaptive and you saw many people from many culture as well.

[@gracestagg3526]

Very down to earth, well cultured, intelligent , wise, interesting, adaptable and very admirable Kerem…I love to see more of him in international stage (movies, Hollywood, Netflix)…I’m from Sydney Australia but I am falling in love with Turkish movies with English subtitles and Netflix Turkish movies. Turkey is in my Tour List once this pandemic is no longer risky and dangerous. I love to see Kerem succeed.

[@NorthAmericaTENClosedCaptions]

Welcome to Turkish Drama! Great to hear there are fans in the Land Down Under.

[@rosej.234]

Finally somebody who's been through this 3 year moving thing and has talked honestly about it.

[@winefredazulueta9981]

I can say after all the countries he has been to, he still loves his country the most. Love yah man!

[@micamonfasani9965]

This is the type of interview every artist deserves! Kerem seems to be confortable and relaxed, I could listen to him for hours..

[@korkutsen617]

Me too

[@kjl6039]

I love Texas because it represents the American spirit. Americans have just as much of a soul or culture as any other country in the world. Every American comes from another country. We are a huge melting pot. We have more culture than any other country. I moved two hours away when I was in college and it was a completely different environment than where I grew up. That is what makes America so amazing! I have Indians, Mexicans, and Native American neighbors. Where else can you find so much culture in one place.

[@jbrzr]

not only is he handsome and good actor but also so humble and a great human being his attitude is amazing, I can say that he makes me think about my life .we love you kerem

[@mariadocarmo8394]

Faço da suas a minha palavras ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cristinayoung5707]

The best description of who really Kerem Bursin is..this is how my own opinion goes. "He is simple and down to earth, a very low -key person. Kind-hearted man who always believe in equality, not abusive but a law-abiding citizen. He is very talented and has a brilliant mind,..so smart and he's got the look that every woman could dream about.

[@confidentsuccessfulwomen]

This was a very good interview. The interviewer asked great questions but more importantly he let Kerem answer the questions without interrupting. Currently, social media is obsessed with his love life but this interview has shown me a different side of him. Much respect for his accomplishments and future endeavours.

[@aubzi5560]

Полностью с вами согласна. Я третий раз пересматриваю это интервью. Слушать их обоих одно удовольствие! Какой Керем умный , всестороннее развитый . Есть у него стремление, цель улучшать качество жизни вообщем . Он сказал, что делает людям добро и получает от этого радость и удовлетворение , это говорит о его человеческих качествах !!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Браво Керем!!!!! Мы тебя любим и уважаем!!!!!!

[@funnybear2010]

Wow..!!! Amazing man..so highly intelligent and such a profound thinker. The characters he plays do not do even one bit of justice to the magnanimity of his real life personality. Love..love..love..what he expressed !!! Big fan of yours Kerem Bursin..!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gaidadoumerg4369]

He's really à amazing man. Love to listen how he is talking about all his young live .Moving à lot what I understand also because wé moved à lot with m'y husband and childrens...He's à very lovely and handsome man. Wé could and have to fell in Love with a man liké him. 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 It must bé great beeing à near friend of him. He's wonderfull, great, amazing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kerembursin4760]

Thanks for your likes and comments

[@nicolechatel1001]

Love this interview, thank you so much. I always wondered why Kerem spoke English so well. Now I know. Kerem is well on his way to becoming a great human being. We need more men like him. I pray God will continue to bless his path and to continue in the path that he is heading. Love the series he has been in. I have to say watching the Turkish series I have learned much about the culture it is so different than I had imagined and love to one day visit Turkey.

[@user-mn4nm2zp3e]

Он много лет рос и учился в Америке!Отсюда у него и хороший английский.

[@umityasaronder9724]

I have found him quite intellectual and determined. It is very difficult to find or see this kind of person in the film industry in Turkey. His ideas are very interesting, his views about life and human are very strong. Well done Kerem.

[@deuzaescobar3624]

Kerem Serkan maravilhoso ator completo lindo inesquecível será isso amor? Para sempre saudades de HBO Brasil 2024. Tradutores e dubladores brasileiros excelentes. Kerem sozinho enche a tela.

[@mariagonzalezfernandez5380]

Grande Kerem!!!!

[@shushu24]

my fav turk actor

[@WHITEWOLFBLACKWOLFmovie]

I could feel that man was special by the way he walks and moves, but after this interview I realized that his personality is very similar to mine due to the great education received through years in different countries, he also is a gemini, a very spiritual soul who needs to find perfection in other souls, he is self-confident because he knows himself and what he expects of life, really interesting.

[@peachmunar4394]

What a great interview!!! It made me love him more. I'm so amazed with his brilliant characteristic. He's so genuine. Keep it up Kerem Bursin!!!❤❤❤

[@subhodini21]

He is a very eloquent and a deep thinker. Amazing actor. Love from Canada

[@user-zv3ew8vr6r]

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[@mytoshibaandroidtv2099]

I also saying he has a good smile

[@monikapoddar3725]

I wasnt aware that kerem is so intelligent..he is just amazing and his exprnce with diff cultures and countries is completely visible in this interview. He said it rightly at the end that getting out of comfort zone is the most imp thing in life. I am his fan now...

[@heartmindsoul3491]

His maturity & intellect reminds me of our very own Sushant Singh Rajput ! Only an Indian will understand this ! Love frm India ! :)

[@shikhajoshi5746]

true that :)

[@haynahlutan7933]

This is another one talented actor 👏👌

[@syamramulya2823]

He's brilliant. He has beautiful brain and personality. We stan an intellectual!

[@kerembursin4760]

Thanks for your likes and comments

[@randomvichaar664]

His personality is a reflection of his thoughts.Amalgamation of various cultures and diversities have added more value to his personality. So Adorable😍

[@visitacionmendoza7901]

Wow what an amazing person! Thanks for this interview.. now im curious to watch his tv series..

[@naimam1244]

I love how the only ones that pronounce psychology the way it’s spelled is the Turkish

[@mytoshibaandroidtv2099]

Wow kerem I liked when you said ,”This is your life and you live it once.”

[@mirianhuambo9333]

😁😁😁😁😁😁👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 te best interview.............. everything is perfect 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@brankica7280]

An exceptional young man,all praise for him!I was thrilled by this guy.Great actor,but a complete,personality,very intelligent,very well educated,cultured,witty,positive,versatile, everything.From art through science to sports,and at the same time young,beautiful, handsome,an amazing man.Judging by his eyes and smile, one good soul(I follow him in the SCK series).Blessed is the mother who gave brith to him! Turkey should be proud to have such a young successful man!I wish you a lot of happiness and success in your personal and business life.Great respect for you,Mr.Kerem,from the mother of a 25 year old son.Greeting-Selamlama P.S.Please new Kerem Bursin--interview

[@giocondacajas8999]

Perfect English Kerem , good job baby 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇹🇷

[@marypim4233]

In addition to being a very handsome and good actor, in this interview, he also looks like a vary smart and cultured guy! Well done to the parents who raised him ... I'm already a fan of yours Kerem ... Keep going ♥️ #🇬🇷!

[@inidazz]

AWESOME interview. He is an amazing human, actor, person ...... beautiful heart inside and out... I could listen to him more and more ......

[@CTPillay]

Didn't think I could love Kerem Bursin more but after listening to this interview I know for sure that I do! Brilliant human being❤️

[@daxavador8831]

After watching this interview.. I found he is not only a handsome ,and intelligent but he is a very good human being also my respect increased towards him... Lots of love

[@millarachmi263]

He is so smart

[@eboyd0811]

Kerem’s words were so inspiring. The Turkish industry in collaboration with Hollywood would be monumental. These two entities could change the game. Like Kerem said take a chance and take the risk, make it happen. You never know unless you try. Outstanding interview. I am definitely a fan of Kerem. 👏🏾👏🏾💯💯❤️

[@liloulamia725]

He is Gorgeous Intelligent He has this soothing voice Plus attractive ma sha Allah. I really love this man. May Allah protect him & his family.

[@universe7794]

They are so adorable perfect Hande Kerem 🇵🇭 &Trillions of loves Hande Kerem♥️♥️♥️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@danyalopez5797]

Wow, brilliant man, with his feet on the ground, very focused, kind and excellent way of thinking and seeing life... Makes me love him more 👏🏻💖

[@miryamaltarcha2783]

He’s Intelligent

[@diablo1253]

Adore his intellect. And his caring and respect for women. I will watch this interview many times. And I hope they keep their promise and conduct a “part 2” updated interview.

[@margaretbingham468]

Brilliant interview, respect from Dublin, Ireland, I wish you every success in your chosen career, and, love, joy and happiness in your personal life Kerem. Extremely talented actor. #Bravo! 🌟 Excellent ambassador for Turkey. #Intelligent! 🎓 🇮🇪 ☘️🧿 🇹🇷 🙏 May the sun rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, Amen: (An Irish Blessing)

[@nimco.sulei03]

I love this interview. It really shows how amazing and intelligent this man really is. Love Kerem Bursin so much more now

[@atiqakanwal4772]

A true gentleman, v suave, v humble n at the same time so conscientious!! Amazing actor, amazing human being!!

[@nellydelgadodeelizondo9181]

En otra ocasión vi una entrevista de Kerem y hoy confirmo que es una excelente persona, felicito a sus padres por manejar excelentemente bien el cambio de ciudades en temprana edad de sus hijos , eso fué muy importante. Le deseo MUCHISIMO EXITO EN TODOS SUS PROYECTOS. Veo que es una persona muy disciplinada y entregada en sus proyectos. Me gusta que tenga ese amor por su Patria. Saludos desde México

[@brianazuniga877]

😍😍😍😍

[@pn607]

Very good ! He is amazing man and good actor!! Compliments for your mother and father, for your family... their Example and their education are fundamental ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nancylitsa4244]

What a personality!!!!!!!!Bravo

[@hororka666]

There is nothing this man can not do....sports, philosophy, marketing, music, wood painting, ax throwing.....he washes dishes to calm down? Huh? He is a super human. For sure has a lot of wisdom and I love the way he expresses himself even about something I mat not agree with completely. I think Kerem should stop selling Immortals short.....maybe it was not the way he imagined, but it was good series...that is how I found him and now Sen Cal Kapimi.

[@cretotar1]

You are certainly correct when you talk about Hollywood not knowing much about Turkish television and movies. I discovered Turkish television by accident while watching a show in Spanish. Hercai had been dubbed into Spanish. When I kept hearing “Allah Allah” I knew I was not watching a telenovela. Through a bit of online investigation and Facebook groups, I learned much more about Turkish television. It is now the end of 2022 and I am not sure Hollywood understands your industry yet. The programming on the digital platforms is generally not the same, and in my opinion it is not as good. You have some amazing talent in Turkey. Your industry needs to do something to educate the people in the United States about your wonderful shows.

[@NorthAmericaTENClosedCaptions]

Welcome to the world of Turkish Drama! Turkey is the #2 exporter of TV to the world, but we Americans have so many options with Hollywood, we've been slow to discover it. You are right. The Turkish shows made for Netflix is not the same as genuine Turkish TV. However, 'Black Money Love' on Netflix is a genuine Turkish drama that has been very popular. You can tell the difference by the number of episodes. Genuine Turkish dramas generally have more than 20 episodes. If you would like more info about Akin Akinozu, the lead actor of Hercai, check out our KZbin channel, "Akin Akinozu North America." There are some excellent interviews with him either him speaking English or subtitled in English. Also our Akin Akinozu North America website akin.northamericaten.com/ Other fan favorite Turkish dramas to look for: -Kiralik Ask -Siyah Beyaz Ask (many scenes on the YT channel Ibrahim Celikkol North America)

[@cretotar1]

@@NorthAmericaTENClosedCaptions I love Turkish shows so much I've watched all of those you mentioned and many others. I know we have many options with Hollywood, but so many are not suitable for all audiences. This is what I love about Turkish TV. It reminds me of American TV in the 1960s.

[@tellynoghli1416]

Absolutely he is brilliant....adorable actor with high education. I was lucky watched his interview . .

[@iolandamarini1823]

After looking at this interview I really respect him brilliant actor and beautiful soul love his look on life best wish’s in everything you do ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andinadm6364]

His a deep person and beautiful inside out

[@Qumak13]

Kerem Bürsin is an inspiring, open-minded and a very profound person! It doesn't hurt that he's also very attractive! Sexy Turkish-American! 😍

[@elifilknurtuzun3409]

Güzel kalpli kerem

[@nuranarrowood5808]

Gemini multi talent

[@tahizt19]

HOLA desde Cartagena COlombia, Kerem is a great person, with great vision and very professional. I like its warmth and simplicity, and that humility and charity with others shows it on the cameras. I really liked it in "bu sehir arkadan gelecer" and now in Sen Cal Kapimi, He is a very complete actor and I declare myself his # 1 fan in Colombia, and I hope to see all his series, movies and everything he does, because it is great. Congratulations. BrAVO!!!!!

[@mtfavorites5503]

Beautiful discussion, amazing person could listen for hours!

[@sidrayounus9764]

He is so introspective and wordy for his thoughts. Love this new side to him❤️❤️❤️

[@rheadsilva6977]

Such a brilliant interview...a real pleasure to watch! So much insight and wisdom🔥 Really appreciate the upload and the subtitles✨ Thank you❤️

[@cristinahoffmann5973]

Brillante!!!

[@berna3895]

kerem bürsin kallppp seviliyorsunn

[@zeinabmohamedmahamud959]

Very good and smart interview

[@GieC07]

An interesting interview for an amazing person.... I love you with all my heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@kavitathakur1550]

Wow❤️ this is indeed superb 👍 may the Turkish industry grow by leaps and bounds, your actors, series , locales and stories are all international material, simply stupendous 👍

[@mtfavorites5503]

Please coordinate continued discussions following this one. If I'm hearing this in Canada I'm sure there are lots of others across the world. Thank you for hosting a great discussion!

[@NorthAmericaTENClosedCaptions]

We would love to interview Kerem if we get the opportunity.

[@lov3888]

@@NorthAmericaTENClosedCaptions please do it dear

[@elinadesign3299]

You are doing a good job!

[@elainehosiassohn3445]

Wow! What a great interview! I love his philosophy on life [Taoism] , deep thinker and the all important gesture of not only taking but giving back. What an amazing, enlightened soul.

[@tanja5014]

An amazing man with a beautiful soul. 🥰

[@TheLatina2359]

I would love to see him acting with Mahassine Merabet 😊

[@linadaniels7371]

Wow! Great interview .. Great talent. Intelligent.. Love the show you knocked on my door

[@agnieszkazemowska2461]

In which countries did he live? Great interview with great, self aware person!

[@elizabeththomas4133]

Great attitude,keep up the good work!Hats off to your parents

[@Sofia-bf2xw]

He is reeealy exceptionally personality!👏🏻 and he is years ahead than huge part of society in Turkey... this is sad reality😌

[@ninobk196]

I agree! When you live in different countries and move around a lot, your perspective is very broad. He's seen and experienced a lot of different things and it undoubtedly fuels his intellect. These Turkish comedies are too small for him, as much as they are popular, he can do better. I hope he gets the opportunity. Sometimes you have to conform to society to put food on the table...

[@whimsicalmarshmellow6212]

@@ninobk196 lol he has to conform to society. .. his an actor , he plays a role, the role he plays has nothing to do with him as a person. He can reject any role his offered ... many actors do. So any role he plays he has willing accepted. Hollywood is not always the answer, it's a industry that will change you and not the better. Turkish series are extremely popular all over the world and some are alot better than Hollywood series..

[@elinabotouroglou8942]

@@ninobk196 !,μμμμμβωωγφυηθ -δτξ

[@lov3888]

Amazing person

[@jyotichaudhary2543]

He has great sense of humour❤

[@krupasalian8599]

Kerem sana bailiyorum , cok original insan san.

[@silviaviscicaro7149]

Excelente reportaje !!! Que ideas mas interesantes y buenas que tiene Kerem Bursin ,por ser tan joven ,se ve que evalua la realidad muy bien y planea mejorar la!!! Felicitaciones

[@jasminkamyab3113]

I loved your seref meselesi movies one of the best .

[@pedrohd3127]

Que razón tenia Alice😍❤️

[@umehabiba0319]

Wow

[@jabezreji6120]

💖💖

[@sevvalcrakoglu8363]

HanKer'ciler burdamıı