05.09.2026 20:20
The passing of Serhat Kılıç, one of the beloved actors of Turkish television, has brought the unforgettable characters he portrayed over the years back into the spotlight. Kılıç was one of the names who brought the neighborhood culture of the 1980s to the screen, especially with the character Ergun Plak, which he brought to life in the series Seksenler. With his record shop, colorful personality, and distinctive mannerisms, Ergun Plak had become one of the iconic roles of Kılıç's career, leaving a lasting impression on the audience's memory.
Actor Serhat Kılıç, who lost his life at his home in Istanbul's Kağıthane district, has brought his role as Ergun Plak, one of the most memorable characters of his career, back into the spotlight following the news of his death. Kılıç brought the character Ergun, the neighborhood's record seller in the series Seksenler, to life, becoming one of the characters that carried the spirit of the 80s to the screen.
HE WAS THE RECORD SELLER OF THE 80S
Serhat Kılıç, who portrayed the character Ergun Plak in the series Seksenler, which premiered in 2012, appeared before the audience as the neighborhood's sought-after record seller. The character became one of the most striking elements of the series' nostalgic atmosphere. Kılıç's performance quickly won the audience's appreciation.
"AN ERGUN PLAK WITHOUT A SHOP IS UNTHINKABLE"
When Kılıç announced in 2016 that he would leave the series Seksenler, he also made striking statements about the character Ergun Plak. The actor, stating that the character's story had come to an end, explained his bond with the role by saying, "An Ergun Plak without a shop is also unthinkable."
In the same statement, Kılıç expressed his love for Seksenler, saying, "We were already very loyal in the 80s."
HE WAS ALSO DEEMED WORTHY OF AN AWARD WITH "ERGUN PLAK"
Serhat Kılıç's performance as Ergun Plak not only attracted the audience's interest. Kılıç was deemed worthy of an award in the category of Most Loved TV Series Character at the 2012-2013 Haliç University "Best of the Year" awards for his role as Ergun Plak.
A CAREER EXTENDING FROM THEATRE TO SCREENS
Kılıç's career was not limited to television series. The actor, a graduate of Bilkent University's Theatre Department, continued his career, which began on theatre stages, with cinema and television projects. He also took roles in productions such as Ezel, Hatırla Sevgili, Benim Annem Bir Melek, Söz, and Maraşlı. He especially showcased a different acting performance with the character Çolak in the series Söz.
FROM ERGUN PLAK TO ÇOLAK
Serhat Kılıç brought to life quite different characters over the years. The actor, who gave life to a nostalgic and comedy-heavy character as the neighborhood's record seller Ergun Plak in Seksenler, later appeared before the audience in a harsh and dark role as Çolak in the series Söz. These different characters also revealed Kılıç's acting range.
HE LEFT BEHIND UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS
Serhat Kılıç, who continued his theatre, cinema, and television work for years, carved a permanent place for himself in the television memory of an era, especially with the character Ergun Plak. Following his death, the characters he portrayed and the significant turning points in his career have begun to be remembered again.