Bige Önal
Biography
Bige Önal (February 1, 1990) is a Turkish actress. Önal was born in Istanbul. Her father Erhan Önal was a former football player who played for Bayern Munich and Galatasaray. Her mother, Mine Baysan, is a former model. After graduating from Saint-Benoît French High School, she enrolled in Istanbul Bilgi University and finished her studies there. Her first recognizable role was on "Elde Var Hayat" in 2010, She was then cast in period series "Benim Adım Gültepe." Her portrayal of the character Nazlı served as a breakthrough in her career. In 2020, Netflix series "Ethos", Önal played Hayrunnisa and recognized by more people.
Known For & Full Filmography20 Titles
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Selin Atakan
Eda, who ties all her hopes to her education, confronts Serkan Bolat, who cuts off her international education scholarship and leaves her with high school diploma. Serkan Bolat offers Eda to give her scholarship back if she pretends to be his fiance for two months. Although Eda rejects the offer of this man as she hates him, she has to accept it when the conditions change. While pretending to be engaged, Serkan and Eda begin to experience a passionate, challenging relationship that will make them forget all they know right. Because love is difficult. And that's why it's amazing.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Tomris Beyoğlu
Reexamining his own legacy, a renowned figure in erotic cinema decides to branch out and make movies in other genres, from sci-fi to medieval action.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Hayrunnisa
A group of unique characters from dramatically different socio-cultural backgrounds meet in startling circumstances in the vibrant and colorful city of Istanbul, some by chance and some by force of will.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Tülay
Experienced chief of police Seyfi and newbie officer Nuri Pamir start to investigate the case of a child murder taking place in the city. The case brings them to Mr. Abbas and his daughter Dilara, who are well-known individuals in their circles.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Behice Başgil
The series will tell the story of a childhood love story between Kılıç and Deniz. After years, Kilic returned to his hometown after leaving to study law in Istanbul, where his path will cross with Deniz once again.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Alara Görkem
Maral is a young and naive girl who works as a waitress in the restaurant section of a well-known store named Luna. She dreams about two things in her life: one is being the manager of Luna and the other is Sarp, who is the rebellious young guy working as a chocolate chief at the same restaurant where Maral works. She thinks that both of her dreams are far away from being real. However, one day, her first dream becomes true.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Yeliz
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Seda
Why can a happy marriage suddenly turn into hate?
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Elif
The struggle of a mother and guidance counselor who will do anything to get her child back to school, expelled from William College, one of the best and most prestigious schools in the country, for a crime she committed.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Figen
A wealthy man, paralysed after an accident, hires a caregiver from a completely different background. The unlikely relationship between these two opposite characters soon transforms into an extraordinary and powerful friendship that changes both of their lives.
Movie - 2027, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Arif, Ceku and their child Kemo return to the planet Gora. Ceku has become the queen of the planet following the death of Amir Tocha. Kemo has graduated from the Gora Military Academy. The film, which begins with Kemo's oath-taking ceremony, concludes the story that began 25 years earlier in Gora, in Gora itself.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Didem
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Gizem Yuroşen
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Gizem
A mother's plan to find her bachelor son a match derails when a new prospect turns up and sinister schemes unfold.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Nihal
One day waves bring a wooden statue of Lenin to a small town by the Black Sea. The statue is erected in the town square by the Municipality with the hope that it would attract tourists to the town. As an official opening ceremony is planned with the participation of the Prime Minister and a Russian delegation, the statue gets stolen. Two police investigators from Ankara are assigned to find Lenin in twelve hours. Townspeople give an unexpected answer to the question «Where is Lenin?».
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The film, which tells the action-packed fight of two women against evil, will focus on what happens after a bank robbery.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Rüya / Birgül
The Lord of the Seagull (MEF) is a man living a calm life on the seashore in Istanbul. There is someone he has been waiting for years. Finally the guest he waits will come out. In white, a woman who shoots on the shore like a tale will change the whole life of the MEF.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Filiz
Filiz, a young, working mother, struggles with postpartum depression. Seeking moments of escape, she sets out to buy ‘a car of her own.’ Along the way, Filiz meets Şule, and her search for a car turns into an unexpected bond, offering both women a chance at solidarity.