10.11.2026 06:40
Özge Borak, who brings the character Salkım to life in the TV series Kızılcık Şerbeti, made striking statements about her past marriages and private life. The famous actress, clarifying the alleged words "I married so it wouldn't be rude" about her marriage to Ata Demirer, said that she has left behind the anger she experienced in the past and now draws her own boundaries in her life.
Özge Borak, who joined the cast of Kızılcık Şerbeti, answered questions about her private life that people were curious about on Gökhan Çınar's program. The actress, who was previously married to Bülent Şakrak and Ata Demirer, described the change she has experienced from her past relationships to the present, and particularly stated that the words attributed to her about her ex-husband Ata Demirer were misinterpreted.
SHE CLARIFIED HER WORDS "I GOT MARRIED SO IT WOULDN'T BE IMPROPER"
Borak, who was married to Ata Demirer between 2012 and 2014, said that a statement she made on a program she appeared on earlier was taken out of context. The actress explained that when answering a question about whether she had learned to live for herself, she gave examples from her friendships and work relationships, and that the topic of marriage came up through a question from host Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan.
Stating that she was uncomfortable with her words being turned into a headline as "I got married so it wouldn't be improper," Borak reacted by saying, "That cherry-picking is our biggest poison."
"I DIDN'T SPEAK THEN, AM I GOING TO SPEAK NOW?"
Underlining that she did not want to enter into discussions about her past marriages, the actress said that she chose not to speak after separations. Borak said, "If I were going to speak, I would have spoken when it ended. But I have always been in favor of not speaking about it. I didn't speak then, am I going to speak now?"
"I WAS VERY ANGRY, NOW I HAVE DRAWN MY BOUNDARIES"
Also speaking about her state of mind during the years she was married to Bülent Şakrak, Borak explained that at that time she pushed her own needs into the background and carried intense anger inside. Stating that over time she learned to face her emotions, the actress expressed that today she lives her life more peacefully.
Expressing that she is pleased with the change she has experienced, Borak described her appreciation for herself with the words, "Because I drew my boundaries well. Now I shake hands with the Özge I have brought to this point. I say to myself in the mirror, 'I kiss you on the forehead, Özge.'"
SHE SPOKE CLEARLY ABOUT FRIENDSHIP WITH EX-SPOUSES
Also explaining that she did not prefer to remain friends with people she had broken up with, Borak said that some couples can maintain their friendship after a breakup, but this is not necessary for everyone. She argued that especially when there is no shared bond such as a child, it is not obligatory to continue a friendship after a relationship ends.
SHE HAS A NEW GOAL BESIDES ACTING
In addition to her statements about her private life, Borak also spoke about her education plans and explained that during the pandemic period she began studying psychology in Cyprus. The actress, who took the university entrance exam again last year, stated that after completing her education she aims to do a master's degree in clinical psychology.