OĞUZHAN KARBİ
GMARO Magazine Celebrity Edition Vol.63 March 2025
Meet OĞUZHAN KARBİ, the Turkish actor who’s redefining passion and talent in the industry. From his early days as a football-loving kid in Bodrum to commanding the screen in powerful roles, his journey is nothing short of inspiring.
In this exclusive interview, he opens up about his artistic evolution, the lessons he’s learned from industry legends, and his upcoming project—a gripping 1940s prison drama set to shake digital platforms.
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ACTOR: OĞUZHAN KARBİ @oguzhankarbi
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: ZISAN SEÇKIN @zisanseckin
INTERVIEWER: DILAY SEÇKIN @dilaysjoker
PHOTOGRAPH: KAAN TÜRKER @kaan.turkerr
FASHION DIRECTION: OLGA KALEMCI @olgakalemci
STYLING TEAM: SEMIH DEMIR@semmdemir & BURAK KARA @burrak.karra
HAIR STYLING & MAKE-UP: GÖKHAN CIGEROGLU @gokhancigeroglu
MANAGEMENT: ACT PLUS TM @actplustalentm
Firstly, let’s go back a little bit… What kind of a child were u and how did acting enter ur life ?
To tell the truth, I was a naughty child :) I was one of those kids who always played outside and came home late. I grew up as a football lover. Since I was born and raised in Bodrum, I was playing goalkeeper in small football clubs there. Later, I’d to quit because I’d no chance in that sport. I started theater when I was in high school and I loved it. Then my literature teacher said, ‘Let’s start u in the conservatory’ and I started doing research. I studied hard and passed the exams in the first try. Thus, I took the first step in my acting career.
We know u from the ‘Aşk Laftan Anlamaz’ , ‘Kızlarım İçin’ , ‘Kuruluş Osman’ TV series that u acted successful characters in… What influences ur acceptance when a project is offered to u ?
The story of the project, the cast and the character I’ll act must impress me.
What did u gain from working with experienced actors in the projects u took part in ? In what ways did the communication on set change or develop u ?
Working with experienced actors adds things to me that I can’t describe. We can think of it like school… For example, when my big sister, big brother or someone older than me helps me with my homework, I learn and become happy. They add so much. For example, they make me feel confident even when I can’t understand the emotion or tone in a scene.
What kind of character would u most like to act ?
I love village and street works. That’s why I’d like to act a psycho character in a project like this :)
U’re involved in a new project that’ll be released on digital platforms soon. Can u tell us a little about the story and the character ?
The story from the 1940s. It tells the story of a real event that the prisoner character I acted and 8 prisoners experienced in Gaziantep prison. Since the prisoners’re exiled to Sinop prison, the most dangerous prison in Turkey at that time, it tells the story of the difficulties they experienced there and their struggle to survive. It’s a great project in terms of plot, characters and every aspect.
What kind of success goal did u’ve in mind when u first entered the sector ? When u look back now, where do u see urself in this goal ?
I’m a person with very big goals. And now I’m at the very beginning of my dreams. There’s a very long road ahead of me and I’m just at the beginning of
that road. I’m progressing by improving myself and learning.
How do u spend ur own day without set ?
On my free days, I love to relax and spend time at home. If I don’t have anything to do outside, I’m at home. I usually go to the gym, watch something, and read. I play games, there’s still a gamer kid inside me who loves to play games :)
What excites u the most ? In which situation do u feel more motivated towards life ?
I’m actually a person who can be happy very easily. People’re sometimes surprised by the things that make me happy. For example, when I’m in meetings, I get excited as if it’s the first time. I feel really motivated when I learn to enjoy life and enjoy the beauty and most importantly when I’m alone :)
Do u do sports regularly ?
I try to make it a habit to do sports for even 30 minutes on my free days. I don’t do a very professional or intense sport but even running or lifting weights makes me feel good. This’s how I get motivated and say ‘I did something for myself today’…
Do u use social media actively; What kind of accounts do u follow the most ?
To be honest, I don’t use social media actively :) I can say that I post once a month. I usually follow sports pages and pages that produce funny content.
How do u like to dress in ur daily life; What color do u prefer most when choosing clothes ?
I’ve no obsession with this. If possible, I always wear my black sweatpants and t-shirt. I think people’d dress the way they feel comfortable and at peace. Of course, I wear suits to special places and galas, even if it’s not my style :) I usually choose black clothes, but sometimes I like colorful things, so I wear them too. I’ve a slightly different style :)
Everyone defines love in their own way. What’s ur definition of love ?
I think the most important thing’s empathy and respect, being a good friend, understanding the other party objectively. When these’re present, everything’s perfect…
What kind of titles form ur philosophy of life ?
To believe,
To trust yourself,
Being a good person…
I want from u to say something when u read this interview in the future…
I believe more :)
