Who is Mert Ramazan Demir? His Age, Height, Dating, Net Worth

Who is Mert Ramazan Demir?

Mert Ramazan Demir was born on 28 January 1998 under the zodiac sign of Aquarius, in Istanbul, Turkey. He’s a 26-year-old actor and model, probably best recognized for landing the role of Cem in the romantic comedy TV series “Naked” (2020), playing Ese in the Netflix drama film “UFO” (2022), and featuring as Ferit Korhan in the romantic drama TV series “Golden Boy” (2022-present).

How rich is he, as of now? Mert Ramazan Demir’s Net Worth

As of the early part of 2024, Mert’s net worth is estimated at over $4 million, acquired through his career as a professional actor, launched in 2016, in which he’s contributed to 14 film and TV titles. In addition to his acting endeavors, Mert has also increased his financial success further through his career as a model.

Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background

Mert spent his early years in the village Şile, near Istanbul, where he was raised by his father, a businessman, and his mother, a housewife; however, their names are undisclosed. He lived in the village until the end of high school, and then relocated to the city of Istanbul with his family. Speaking about his siblings, he isn’t the only child of his parents as he has four elder brothers. Mert holds Turkish nationality, in terms of his religion identifies himself as a Muslim, and follows Islam.

When it comes to his educational background, Mert completed his high school education in a local institution. While in there, he was actively engaged in playing soccer and basketball. After reading “Hamlet” at the age of 17, he developed his interest in the performing arts, particularly acting. To pursue this passion, he enrolled in Dialogue Communication Academy, where he received training from renowned instructors. Subsequently, he studied the Camera acting under the guidance of Semih Bagci and Ali Bilgin at the Beykent University Conservatory Program. Additionally, he honed his skills through Michelle Danner’s Acting Studio.

Career Beginnings

After completing his formal education, Mert embarked on his professional career in the film industry since he started working on various film and TV projects. In 2016, he made his debut TV appearance with a minor role as a schoolboy in an episode of the romantic comedy series “Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır”. Following this, he also portrayed a schoolboy in a 2017 episode of the award-winning drama TV series “Mrs. Fazilet And Her Daughters”. The subsequent year marked Mert’s entry into feature films as he landed the role of Metin in the horror thriller “Üç Harfliler: Adak”, a project written and directed by Alper Mestçi. In the same year, he took on the title role of a spy in Ozgur Ozer’s short film “Istanbul Spy” and then played Bugra in the romantic musical “There’s Love In Your Voice”, sharing the screen with such notable actors as Burak Tozkoparan, Hayal Köseoglu, and Gizem Günes, among others.

Rise to Prominence

Mert’s first significant role came also in 2019 when he was chosen to portray the lead role of Ikram in the critically acclaimed drama film “I Am You”. Directed by Sonia Nassery Cole, the film received numerous accolades at international film festivals, including a Florence Film Award for Best Feature Film and a UK Film Review Awards for Best Film, among others. Following this success, he secured a noteworthy role in the first season of the historical docudrama “Rise Of Empires: Ottoman”. He portrayed one of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror’s entourages in five episodes of the first season, which follows Mehmed’s campaign to conquer Constantinople in 1453. For this role, Mert underwent training in horse riding and sword fighting. The series was released on Netflix in 2020. During the same year, he continued to line up successes by working on TV projects. He featured as Cem in the romantic comedy TV series “Naked”, next to Müge Bayramoglu and Taro Emir Tekin, and then played Ates in the thriller TV series “The Teacher”.

Continued Success and Recent Projects

In 2021, Mert took on the role of Ayhan in the fantasy thriller TV series “Death Time”, starring along with Mert Yazicioglu, Ece Yasar, and Nilsu Berfin Aktas. Shortly afterwards, he gained international fame for his role in the 2022 Netflix drama film “UFO”, in which he portrayed the main character Ese, who falls in love with Deniz, portrayed by Ipek Filiz Yazici, a girl who believes that she will be taken away by UFOs. His most prominent role came when he was chosen to play Ferit Korhan in the romantic TV drama series “Golden Boy”,  airing since 2022; his outstanding performance in the show has earned him a PRODU Award for Best Actor in Foreign Series. He was also awarded with a BreakTudo Award in the category of International Actor. Besides “Golden Boy”, his latest project is the TV adventure fantasy series “Shahmaran” (2023), in which he featured as Cihan.

Modeling Career

Beyond his accomplishments as a professional actor, Mert tried himself in the fashion industry by venturing into modeling. Thanks to his attractive appearance, he had a chance to collaborate with such prominent brands as Trendyol, Gant, and Mercedes Benz, to name a few. Additionally, he’s served as the brand ambassador for Dimes Cool Lime, making appearances in their advertisements and increasing further his portfolio.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

Mert has short dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. He stands at a height of 5ft 10ins (1.79m) and weighs around 163lbs (74kgs). However, details about his vital statistics, biceps size, and shoe size are unavailable.

Personal Life and Trivia

Mert isn’t very open about his personal life, as he prefers to keep all the details about it under wraps. Despite this privacy, there was some speculation that he dated fellow Turkish actress and his “Golden Boy” co-star Afra Saraçoğlu in 2023. They allegedly started their relationship in July of that year, but ended it a few months later. Following their split which lasted for about two months, the couple reportedly rekindled their romance in early 2024. Mert’s current residence is in Istanbul.

During his spare time, Mert enjoys hanging out with his friends, listening to music, and watching films. His other hobbies include playing soccer, basketball, table tennis, swimming and boxing. He holds a special admiration for such esteemed actors as Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis; his main goal is to become a producer.