Personal Info
Birth date
1990-02-01 (35 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Istanbul, Turkey
Also known as
بیگه اونال
Bige Önal
Biography
Bige Önal (born 1 February 1990) is a Turkish actress. Önal was born on 1 February 1990 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. Her parents divorced when she was 9 years old. 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 youth series Elde Var Hayat in 2010, in which she portrayed the character of Yeliz She was then cast in period series Benim Adım Gültepe alongside Ayça Bingöl, Mete Horozoğlu, İlker Kızmaz and Ekin Koç. Her portrayal of the character Nazlı served as a breakthrough in her career. In the 2020 Netflix series "Ethos", Önal plays Hayrunnisa, the hodja's daughter, a character who loves her traditional parents, but who also seeks to choose to leave her village to get a college education, likes "foreign" music, and has a relationship with another woman.
Filmography
Love Is in the Air
8.215
Overview:
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.The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri
6.9
Overview:
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.Ethos
7.7
Overview:
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.Steppe
7.4
Overview:
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.Maral: The Most Beautiful Story
5.6
Overview:
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.Wild Flowers
6
Overview:
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.Bygones Be Bygones
5.5
Overview:
A mother's plan to find her bachelor son a match derails when a new prospect turns up and sinister schemes unfold.You Me Lenin
6.3
Overview:
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?».In Ten Seconds
NYR
Overview:
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.The Lord of the Seagull
6.4
Overview:
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.But
2.5
Overview:
A sarcastic, erotic, and tense gaze into the private, professional and social lives of Istanbulite artists whose lives intertwine with fiction.I'm Here, I'm Fine
NYR
Overview:
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.Her Şey Yolunda
NYR
Overview:
The film, which tells the action-packed fight of two women against evil, will focus on what happens after a bank robbery.Çiççek Gibi
1
Overview:
In her first stand-up special, Özge Özel confronts societal norms and embracing her identity onstage. Through humor, she tackles every defining subject that she did not choose - her mixed ethnicity, dating mishaps, and mental health while delivering laughs and poignant insights. It's a comedic manifesto for living unapologetically and finding humor in life's challenges.Acting
TBAHer Şey Yolunda as Unknown
2025I'm Here, I'm Fine as Unknown
2024In Ten Seconds as Elif
2024Wild Flowers (20 Episodes) as Behice Başgil
2022The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri (8 Episodes) as Tomris
2021You Me Lenin as Nihal
2020Ethos (7 Episodes) as Hayrunnisa
2020Love Is in the Air (32 Episodes) as Selin Atakan
2019Tonight with İbrahim Selim (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018Steppe (10 Episodes) as Tülay
2018Tehlikeli Karim (6 Episodes) as Seda
2017The Lord of the Seagull as Rüya / Birgül
2017Bygones Be Bygones as Gizem
2015Maral: The Most Beautiful Story (17 Episodes) as Alara Görkem
2014Yasak (4 Episodes) as Unknown
2010Halil İbrahim Sofrası (39 Episodes) as Didem
2010Elde Var Hayat (31 Episodes) as Yeliz
2007Kısmetim Otel (5 Episodes) as Gizem Yuroşen