Çetin Lale

Çetin Lale was born between 1993 and 1994 in Dikili, a district of Izmir. He stood 1.95 meters tall and weighed 95 kilograms. With his blue eyes and light brown hair, he drew attention for his striking appearance. He became known for his physical resemblance to legendary Yesilçam actor Tarik Akan. Lale began his career as a professional basketball player. After his sports career, he transitioned into acting. He received acting training and took part in several digital platform projects. Thanks to his athletic background and commanding presence, he brought a strong sense of authenticity to the characters he portrayed.He made his acting debut in the series Kara Kenan, which aired on the Exxen platform. In this series, he played the character Koray, a professional football player. With this role, Lale gained recognition on screen. He later appeared in a project titled Zamanin Kapilari on BeIN Connect, portraying a character named Berk - a basketball player in a storyline centered around time travel. His performance received positive reviews from critics.In 2025, he portrayed the young Tarik Akan in the BKM production Adile, a film about the life of Adile Nasit. For this role, Lale focused not only on his physical resemblance to Tarik Akan but also on capturing his energy and demeanor. His performance was well-received by nostalgic cinema lovers and industry professionals alike.Throughout his career, Çetin Lale successfully combined his athletic identity with acting. He took on roles in a variety of productions and was recognized as one of the promising young talents of his generation.