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Turkish underage actress legal dispute

Overview

In August 2026, the father of 17‑year‑old actress Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi filed a criminal complaint in Istanbul alleging that his daughter was employed on the TV series “Yeraltı” without parental consent and that she had an inappropriate romantic relationship with co‑actor Hakan Çelebi, who is about ten years older. The complaint also accuses the talent‑agency owner of permitting the work without approval and cites WhatsApp messages as evidence.

The allegation has drawn extensive media attention in Turkey and abroad, prompting a police and judicial investigation that remains ongoing. Concurrently, Çelebi’s professional profile has been highlighted, noting his recent role in “Yeraltı” and his prior acting and football background. Observers note that the legal controversy could affect his future casting opportunities.

Both snapshots track the same developing story: the filing of the complaint, the specific accusations concerning underage employment and alleged relationship, and the broader impact on the actors involved as the case proceeds through the legal system.

Entities

Hakan Çelebi · Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi · Yeditepe University · Istanbul · Kocaelispor

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Turkish actor Hakan Çelebi's career highlights and recent legal controversy

    Turkish actor Hakan Çelebi, born 1999 in Istanbul and a Yeditepe University graduate, stars in series like Yeraltı and now faces a legal complaint over alleged misconduct with under‑age actress Ülkü Hilal Çiftç

  2. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 14 sources
    Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi’s father files criminal complaint over alleged underage relationship

    Father Ünal Çiftçi filed a criminal complaint alleging his 17‑year‑old daughter Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi worked without consent and dated older actor Hakan Çelebi, also accusing manager Gözde Yılmaz.

Sources

finnish.com · gazeteport.com.tr · guneydoguekspres.com · haber7.com · halkinsesi.com.tr · internethaber.com · karar.com · m.takvim.com.tr · merhaba.net · onedio.com · ortadogugazetesi.com · sanayigazetesi.com.tr · skor.sozcu.com.tr · tgrthaber.com.tr · vicarious.com.au