Who is Şafak Karali? Why did actress Şafak Karali die? Şafak Karali movies and TV series

Actress Şafak Karali, who has been in the artistic staff of Kocaeli City Theaters since its establishment in 1997, passed away at the age of 57.

WHO IS ŞAFAK KARALİ?

Born in Ankara on July 15, 1969, Şafak Karali studied at Hacettepe University Faculty of Education. Then, he graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Languages, History and Geography, Department of Theatre, Department of Acting.

Karali, who started his theater career at Ankara State Theater in 1993, was among the first artists of Kocaeli City Theaters, which was established in 1997.

ŞAFAK KARALİ MOVIES AND SERIES

The artist, who appeared on stage in many productions such as "Hamlet", "Kösem Sultan", "The Insiders", "Dervish and Death", "Kılıçarslan" and "Sinan", played Mimar Sinan in the play "Sinan", which met with the audience in 2025.

In addition to acting, Karali also worked as an assistant director and theater instructor and carried out theater activities with prisoners and children in prisons. He described the experiences he gained during this process in his book "From Dawn".

Karali, who also works in the field of cinema and television, took on the role of Abidin in the movie "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. In addition to the films "Sıcak", "Barut in My Blood" and "Albüm", he took part in the TV series "Avrupa Yakası", "Karadayı", "Aile İşi" and "Hayat Şarkısı".

Karali was awarded the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Stobi Ancient Games Festival held in Macedonia in 2003.

WHY DID DAWN KARALİ DIE?

Şafak Karali, one of the well-known names in the theater and cinema world, passed away at the age of 57.

A ceremony will be held for the artist at Kocaeli City Theaters on Monday, November 9, at 11:00. Karali's funeral will be held from Yahya Kaptan Akşemsettin Mosque after the noon prayer.