06.09.2026 20:30
Young actress Itır Esen, who was crowned as the winner of the 2017 Miss Turkey competition but had her crown taken away due to her social media posts, took the first step toward marriage with her manager Engin Aykanat. The couple got engaged in a simple ceremony, and their rings were placed by Çağatay Ulusoy, with whom Esen played siblings in the series 'Gaddar'. Ulusoy, who attended the ceremony with his girlfriend Aslıhan Malbora, drew great attention on social media with this gesture, and comments like 'Your turn next' rained down on the actor.
Actor Itır Esen took the first step toward marriage with her manager Engin Aykanat. The couple's rings were put on by Çağatay Ulusoy, with whom Esen co-starred in the series "Gaddar", at a modest ceremony attended by their families and close friends. Ulusoy was accompanied by his girlfriend Aslıhan Malbora, and photos shared from the ceremony attracted great attention on social media.
FIRST STEP TOWARD MARRIAGE
Itır Esen and her manager Engin Aykanat got engaged in a modest ceremony attended by their close circle. While photos from the couple's happy day were shared on social media, many congratulatory messages were sent to Esen and Aykanat.
ÇAĞATAY ULUSOY PUT ON THE ENGAGEMENT RINGS
One of the most striking details of the engagement was who put on the rings. It was noted that Çağatay Ulusoy placed the couple's engagement rings, and Ulusoy attended the ceremony with his girlfriend Aslıhan Malbora.
After Ulusoy put on the rings at Esen's engagement, witty comments were also made on social media. Users, who particularly hinted at Ulusoy with messages like "Your turn next," began to discuss whether the actor would soon head toward marriage.
THEY PLAYED BROTHER AND SISTER IN "GADDAR"
Itır Esen and Çağatay Ulusoy had previously portrayed brother and sister characters in the series "Gaddar." After the duo's on-screen partnership, Ulusoy putting on the rings at Esen's engagement became one of the details that drew attention on social media.
SHE WAS MISS TURKEY WINNER, LOST HER CROWN
Itır Esen made her name known to a wide audience by being chosen as the winner of the Miss Turkey competition held in 2017. However, after the competition, her crown was taken back due to a post she made on her social media account regarding the July 15 martyrs. The organization stated that the post was incompatible with the founding purpose and image of Miss Turkey.
After the crown was taken back, Aslı Sümen, who came second in the competition, was declared the Miss Turkey winner.
NIECE OF A FAMOUS YEŞİLÇAM ACTOR
Itır Esen is also known as the niece of Itır Esen, one of the master actors of Yeşilçam. Continuing her acting career, Esen, along with her role in "Gaddar," became one of the names closely followed by the magazine world with the Miss Turkey competition in 2017.
After photos from the engagement ceremony spread, many comments were made on social media such as "You look great together," "Congratulations," and "Your turn, Çağatay Ulusoy."