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7 Things you should know about Turkish heartthrob, Can Yaman

We take a deeper look at Can Yaman’s life, with some interesting details regarding his career and personal life.


DECEMBER 28, 2023 11:44 AM EST

Although he has been breaking hearts for some years now, Can Yaman, the Turkish heartthrob, continues to grow his international stardom. The actor doesn’t stop working, and projects are piling up. He has recorded a series in Hungary for Disney+ Turkey—the third for the digital platform since it landed with great force in the country. It is precisely titled ‘The Turk’ and he has had to prepare a lot physically, once again, for the role. Additionally, he is currently filming the series ‘Viola come il mare 2’ with Franchesca Chilemi in Italy. He also has yet to film Sandokan, and it seems that filming will begin in March 2024.

But who is Can Yaman? At this point, if you consider yourself a Can Yaman’s fan, there will be a few things you don’t know about the lead character of Turkish titles like ‘Dreamer Bird’ or ‘Bay Yanlis’.

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Can Yaman’s birthday is November 8

The actor was born on November 8, 1989, in Suadiye, a well-known neighborhood in Istanbul. Although he was born in Turkey, his family is of Albanian origin. His paternal grandfather emigrated from Kosovo and his paternal grandmother from North Macedonia.

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Can Yaman is a lawyer and multilingual

The actor followed in his father’s professional footsteps. After studying at the Italian Lyceum in Istanbul, he graduated in law, a career he was able to study thanks to a basketball scholarship at Yeditepe University in 2012. Can is very good at languages. He speaks Turkish, Albanian, and English and is fluent in Italian. He is also fluent in Spanish.

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Why did he cut his hair?

The actor had to shave his long hair and beard to complete mandatory military service in his country. Her ponytail didn’t go in the trash. “They have offered me to donate it to people with cancer, and that is what I am going to do,” Can Yaman stated.

Can Yaman at the 79 Venice International Film Festival© GettyImages

Can Yaman’s Fitness Routine

The actor has a perfect body! He is very disciplined with his fitness routine, as he spends at least an hour a day exercising. He also takes good care of his diet. He consumes garlic, flaxseed, ginseng, and artichokes to strengthen his immune system. What is his guilty pleasure? Dark chocolate! Can Yamam also loves sports. He is a big fan of Michael Jordan.

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Can Yaman has his own perfume line

Can created his own perfume line in Italy, ‘Manía’, and part of the profits raised go to a foundation that the model created in Italy to help children in need.

Can Yaman loves reggaeton© GettyImages

Can Yaman loves reggaeton

Can plays the piano and the guitar and dabbles with the drums. But, in addition, he is learning to dance tango and also likes reggaeton, as could be seen during confinement on his social networks.

Can Yaman published a book© GettyImages

Can Yaman published a book

At the end of 2021, Can Yaman surprised his fans again with a new facet: a writer. The actor decided to publish a book about his life and his story and announced it via his Instagram, with a video full of sexy moments, from getting out of bed to a walk through the streets of Rome. “For the first time, I have decided to talk to you about myself. All the way, without filters. I want to tell you my truth. My book, which was available on November 30 in bookstores, can now be pre-saved in online stores,” he wrote.