He revealed the decision that changed the fate of Kurtlar Vadisi years later.

22.05.2025 12:40

The first name considered for the unforgettable Elif character in Kurtlar Vadisi was not Özgü Namal, but Tuba Ünsal. However, just days before the shooting began, the role of Elif was taken from Tuba Ünsal and given to Özgü Namal. This situation changed what was known about the series.

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The TV series "Kurtlar Vadisi," which made a mark in Turkish television history and became a phenomenon of its time, still maintains its place in the spotlight despite the years that have passed. The series left deep impressions not only with its action scenes and political references but also with its strong characters. Among these characters, without a doubt, is "Elif Eylül," portrayed by Özgü Namal.

Özgü Namal, who has been living away from the screens for years, entered a long period of seclusion after losing her life partner Ahmet Serdar Oral in 2020. After the painful process, the actress returned to Istanbul and chose to stay away from the media and the screen world. However, her name has recently come back into the spotlight, and with quite a striking claim.

FIRST TIME REVEALED

Actress Tuba Ünsal, who was a guest on Berfu Yenenler' YouTube show "Talk Show Perileri," made a statement that shocked the tabloid world. Ünsal revealed for the first time that she had discussions with producers for the character "Elif Eylül" in the series "Kurtlar Vadisi" in 2003 and that she had reached the final stage for the role, but the choice was made in favor of Özgü Namal just before the shooting. Ünsal stated in the program, "The role of Elif was first offered to me. I was going to portray the character Elif. It was canceled very close to the start of the project. At that time, I was very upset about this incident; I was very troubled."