09.11.2026 08:00
Gamze Özçelik, who married Reshad Strik in 2024, recounted an unexpected challenge she experienced in her married life. Saying that there were no major cultural differences with her spouse, Özçelik stated that constantly speaking English at home was challenging for her and expressed that she sometimes missed speaking Turkish.
Gamze Özçelik, who is etched in memories for her portrayal of Zeynep in the beloved TV series Arka Sokaklar, focused on humanitarian aid work after her acting career. Özçelik, who married Australian actress and presenter of Bosnian origin Reshad Strik in June 2024, made striking remarks about her marriage in an interview at a book fair she attended.
"I WANT TO SPEAK IN MY OWN LANGUAGE"
Explaining that her husband's mother is Australian and his father is Bosnian, Özçelik stated that cultural differences did not pose a major problem in their marriage, but she could not say the same about language. Özçelik, who said they mostly speak English at home, said she sometimes misses speaking her native language very much.
SHE SWITCHES TO TURKISH WHEN ARGUING
Explaining that arguing in English is not easy for her either, Özçelik laughingly said that in such moments she sometimes switches to Turkish. The famous name emphasized that they are quite compatible in daily life, but constantly speaking a foreign language strains her.
THEIR LOVE BEGAN DURING CHARITY WORK
The paths of Gamze Özçelik and Reshad Strik crossed thanks to humanitarian aid activities carried out in Africa. The two, who met through aid work in Ghana, grew closer over time and carried their relationship into marriage. The couple, who got married in June 2024, continue to carry out aid activities together.