For our NEM Dubrovnik 2026 issue, we spoke with the talents behind the new Turkish drama Ugly.
Are you ready to step into a dark world where love, ambition, family secrets, and societal labels collide? Speaking a universal language that will captivate drama enthusiasts worldwide, Ugly is ready to reshape the global television industry. Proudly distributed by Calinos Entertainment and produced by 25 Film, this Istanbul-set drama centers on a neighborhood’s fracturing reality, a legendary disappearance, and a love story poisoned by ambition.
- For our NEM Dubrovnik 2026 issue, we spoke with the talents behind the new Turkish drama Ugly.
- Click here to read our interview with Çağlar Ertuğrul.
- Click here to read our interview with Derya Pınar Ak.
- Click here to read our interview with Başak Gümülcinelioğlu.
- Click here to read our interview with Baran Bölükbaşı.
- Click here to read our interview with Nur Sürer.
- Click here to read our interview with directors Burcu Alptekin and Merve Çolak.
On screen, a stellar, multigenerational ensemble brings this powerful story to life: Çağlar Ertuğrul turns the classic hero trope on its head as the power-driven Kadir; fresh off her global breakout in The Prince, the brilliant Derya Pınar Ak portrays the vulnerable yet defiant Meryem. Joining them are the graceful and powerful Başak Gümülcinelioğlu, the dynamic Baran Bölükbaşı, who elevates the show’s tension at every turn, and the legendary Nur Sürer, who anchors the narrative with her monumental presence and unmatched authority.
Behind the camera, visionary directors Burcu Alptekin and Merve Çolak meticulously craft this captivating and suspenseful atmosphere, seamlessly blending these masterful performances into a visual triumph.
Episode Magazine goes behind the scenes with this incredible cast and crew to discuss the show’s vibrant energy, complex characters, and global potential. Dive into our exclusive Ugly spotlight…
Click here to read our interview with Çağlar Ertuğrul.
Click here to read our interview with Derya Pınar Ak.
Click here to read our interview with Başak Gümülcinelioğlu.
Click here to read our interview with Baran Bölükbaşı.
Click here to read our interview with Nur Sürer.
Click here to read our interview with directors Burcu Alptekin and Merve Çolak.
