Hazal Kaya is a Turkish actress best known for her roles in Aşk-ı Memnu, Adını Feriha Koydum, and Bizim Hikaye. She began with small television parts as a teenager, then moved into lead roles in romance, family drama, and crime thrillers. Her later credits include Midnight at the Pera Palace and Sorgu. Born Leyla Hazal Kaya on 1 October 1990, she is 35 years old and turns 36 on 1 October 2026. Away from the screen, she is married to actor and director Ali Atay. They have two children, Fikret Ali and Leyla Süreyya.
Birth Name: Leyla Hazal Kaya.
Name in Arabic: هازل كايا.
Name in Hindi: हज़ल काया।
Nickname: Hazal.
Nationality: Turkish.
Date of birth: 1 October 1990.
Age: 35 years old.
Astrological Sign: Libra.
Religion: Islam.
Ethnicity: Turkish/White.
Profession: Actress and Model.
Place of birth: Konya, Turkey.
Biography
Hazal grew up in Istanbul’s Balat district. Her family has roots in Gaziantep, and her parents, Ayşegül and Serhat Kaya, worked as lawyers. After their divorce during her childhood, she lived with her mother. Music and performance became part of her life before television. She took violin lessons from about four and a half years old and began ballet at seven. At school, she also joined theater and choir activities.
She attended Gaziosmanpaşa primary school and later Istanbul Italian High School. In 2009, she enrolled in the Stage and Performing Arts Management program at Istanbul Bilgi University. Her training also included classes with Ayla Algan and Ümit Çırak.
Height, Weight & Figure
Her weight is 53 kg, and her height is 5 feet 2 inches. If we talk about her hair, her hair color is dark brown, and her eyes are green. She has many tattoos on her body. Her shoe size is five (US), and her dress size is four (US).
| Height in Centimeters: | 158 cm. |
| In Meters: | 1.58 m. |
| In Feet: | 5 feet 2 inches. |
| Weight in kg: | 53 kg. |
| Weight in Pounds: | 116 lbs. |
Body measurement: Breast: 35 inches, Waist: 25 inches, Hips: 35 inches.
Shoe Size: 5 (US).
Natural Hair Color: Dark Brown.
Natural Eye Color: Green.
Dress Size: 4 (US).
Body Type: Slim and attractive body.
Tattoo Details: Yes. She has many tattoos.
There is a tattoo on the leg.
Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Family and Relationships
As far as his family is concerned. Her parents are the only daughter. Her father’s name is Serhat Kaya and her mother’s name is Ayşegül Kaya. She married a famous Turkish actor in 2019. Her husband’s name is Ali Atay and they have a daughter and a son.
Parents: Father: Serhat Kaya.
Mother: Ayşegül Kaya.
Siblings: None
Hazal Kaya married Ali Atay on 6 February 2019 in Istanbul. Atay is an actor, director, screenwriter and musician. His acting credits include Leyla ile Mecnun, in which he played Mecnun. Their son, Fikret Ali Atay, was born in November 2019. Their daughter, Leyla Süreyya Atay, was born in February 2023.
Marital Status: Married (2019).
Husband: Ali Atay.
Children: Son: Fikret Ali Atay.
Daughter: Soraya Atay.
Career
Hazal’s television work began in 2006 with early appearances that included Acemi Cadı and Sıla. These small parts came before her first substantial role in a series. In 2007, she joined Genco as Özge, also known as Gülay Erkaya. She was still a high school student at the time, and the role gave her regular experience on a television set.
Aşk-ı Memnu Brought Wider Recognition
Hazal played Nihal Ziyagil in Aşk-ı Memnu from 2008 to 2010. Adapted from Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil’s novel, the drama also starred Beren Saat, Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ and Selçuk Yöntem. Nihal is a sheltered young woman whose attachment to Behlül becomes part of a painful family conflict. Hazal’s role placed her within the central household and gave her a larger part in the story than her earlier television appearances.
Feriha Became Her Defining Lead Role
In Adını Feriha Koydum, Hazal played Feriha Yılmaz, a gifted student from a low-income family who enters an elite university on a scholarship. Feriha conceals her background from her wealthy classmates, and those lies complicate her relationship with Emir Sarrafoğlu. Hazal starred opposite Çağatay Ulusoy, who played Emir. Their characters’ romance drove the series, alongside conflicts over class, family expectations and identity.
Her time on the show ran from 2011 to 2012. Feriha remains one of the clearest reference points in her career, especially for international audiences who discovered her through the drama.
Maral, Bizim Hikaye and Misafir
Hazal followed Feriha with roles in Son Yaz: Balkanlar 1912 and A.Ş.K. She later starred opposite Aras Bulut İynemli in Maral: En Güzel Hikayem, which aired in 2015. Her character, Maral Erdem, works in a department store and hopes to build a better life. In 2017, she took the lead role of Filiz Elibol in Bizim Hikaye, a Turkish adaptation of Shameless. Filiz cares for five younger siblings after their mother leaves. Her father’s alcohol problems add to the pressure, and her relationship with Barış, played by Burak Deniz, brings further complications.
Bizim Hikaye ran for two seasons and 70 episodes, ending in 2019. Filiz gave Hazal a role built around responsibility, money problems and family loyalty. In 2021, she returned to television in Misafir, alongside Buğra Gülsoy and Ozan Dolunay.
Midnight at the Pera Palace
Hazal entered historical fantasy with Midnight at the Pera Palace, which premiered on Netflix on 3 March 2022. She plays Esra, a journalist whose visit to an Istanbul hotel sends her back to 1919. Her resemblance to a woman named Peride draws her into a plot that threatens to alter Turkey’s history.
Selahattin Paşalı plays Halit, and Tansu Biçer plays Ahmet. Romance, political danger and time travel shape Esra’s story as she tries to understand her place in the past. Season two arrived on 12 September 2024. It moves much of the action to the 1940s and follows Esra’s search for answers about her family. The two released seasons contain 16 episodes in total.
Sorgu and Her Recent Screen Work
Hazal took on a police role in Sorgu, also distributed internationally as Beneath the Surface. The series debuted in October 2024, with Çağlar Ertuğrul as her co-star. She plays Cihan, an officer whose father’s suspicious death becomes a murder case. Her colleague Metin handles the official inquiry, while Cihan pursues answers of her own. Family secrets and their growing attraction complicate the investigation.
A second season followed in 2025. Each season has 10 episodes, a shorter format than her earlier broadcast dramas. During 2026, the series secured further international broadcast deals, including territories in Latin America and the Middle East. These details appear in the official series information.
Movies and Selected Screen Credits
Hazal made her film debut in Çalgı Çengi in 2011. Her other film work includes Ay Büyürken Uyuyamam, Bu Son Olsun, Mavi Dalga, İtirazım Var and Kırık Kalpler Bankası. In 2022, she starred as Sertab Bal in Benden Ne Olur?, opposite Onur Tuna. The comedy follows a woman whose personal and professional setbacks force her to reconsider what she wants from life.
| Year or period | Production | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Genco | Özge / Gülay Erkaya |
| 2008–2010 | Aşk-ı Memnu | Nihal Ziyagil |
| 2011–2012 | Adını Feriha Koydum | Feriha Yılmaz |
| 2012 | Son Yaz: Balkanlar 1912 | Emine |
| 2013 | A.Ş.K. | Azra Özak |
| 2014 | İtirazım Var | Zeynep Bulut |
| 2015 | Maral: En Güzel Hikayem | Maral Erdem |
| 2017–2019 | Bizim Hikaye | Filiz Elibol |
| 2021 | Misafir | Gece / Güneş |
| 2022 | Benden Ne Olur? | Sertab Bal |
| 2022 and 2024 | Midnight at the Pera Palace | Esra / Peride |
| 2024–2025 | Sorgu | Cihan |
Net Worth
Hazal Kaya’s exact net worth is not established. A precise $7 million valuation lacks reliable financial evidence and should not be treated as a verified total. Her career includes paid television and film roles, advertisements and brand campaigns. Commercial credits have included fashion and beauty work with Perspective and Lancôme. Her earnings from individual contracts and the value of her personal assets remain private.
Current Net Worth: $7 Million
Income Source: Acting and endorsements.
Debut: TV series; Genco (2006).
Film: Çalgı Çengi (2011).
TV series: Adını Feriha Koydum (2011).
Recognition and Work With UNFPA
Hazal’s international recognition includes an honor at the Lebanon Awards in 2015. Her work beyond entertainment has also taken a formal role through the United Nations Population Fund. On 28 April 2021, she became an honorary ambassador for UNFPA in Turkey. Her work with the organization focuses on gender equality, violence against women and girls, and child and forced marriage. The appointment followed about a year of cooperation with the agency.
Famous TV Series
Social Media Profiles
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| Youtube | @HazalKaya |
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X (Twitter) | @HazalKaya110 |
| Wikipedia | @Hazal Kaya |
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hazal Kaya?
Hazal Kaya is 35 years old as of 15 September 2026. She was born on 1 October 1990 and turns 36 on 1 October 2026.
Who is Hazal Kaya’s husband?
Her husband is Turkish actor and director Ali Atay. They married on 6 February 2019 and have a son, Fikret Ali, and a daughter, Leyla Süreyya.
Which actress plays Feriha?
Hazal Kaya plays Feriha Yılmaz in Adını Feriha Koydum. She starred alongside Çağatay Ulusoy during her 2011–2012 run on the series.
What is Hazal Kaya’s recent crime series?
Her crime series is Sorgu, known internationally as Beneath the Surface. She plays police officer Cihan opposite Çağlar Ertuğrul, and the show has two seasons released.
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