Can Bonomo, a talented Turkish singer-songwriter, and actor, was born on May 16, 1987, in Izmir, Turkey, into a Sephardic Jewish family. His passion for music ignited at the tender age of eight when he started playing the guitar. Throughout middle school and high school, he continued to nurture his musical talents and pursued further studies in Istanbul at the Department of Cinema and Television at Istanbul Bilgi University.
The journey of his career started when he went for a sound production internship at Radyo Klas and Number 1 FM. Later, he applied for a position as a radio host and began his own show called the 'Can Bonomo Show.' After some time, he moved to Radio N101, where he continued his show.
Opportunity knocked on Can Bonomo's door when he received an offer from MTV Türkiye to host the program 'Rock'n Dark Express.' But that was just the beginning of his varied career. A short film titled 'Hoppala,' which he created as part of a university project, gained significant attention after he uploaded it on Facebook. Seray Sever, who was working on a television series at the time, noticed the film and invited Can Bonomo for a meeting. This meeting led to a pivotal moment in his acting career, as he accepted the lead role in the TV series '+18.'
Beyond his music career, Can Bonomo revealed his talent in poetry, captivating his fans in yet another realm of artistic expression. In 2013, he published his first poetry book titled 'Delirmek Belirmektir,' with the arrangement done by the renowned poet Küçük İskender. This was followed by his second book 'Şu Sevdalar Tevatürü' in 2016 and 'Parya Koma' in 2018, firmly establishing himself as a skilled wordsmith.
Adding another feather to his cap, Bonomo ventured into radio hosting alongside Ismail Türküsev and Can Temiz, where they presented the show 'O Tarz Mı?' Later, Can Sungur and Bengi Apak joined the team, making it a captivating radio program.
In his personal life, Can Bonomo tied the knot with actress Öykü Karayel in 2018, and in 2021, they welcomed their son named Roman into the world.
Throughout his journey in the world of music and art, Can Bonomo received recognition and accolades for his contributions. He was awarded the 'Best Emerging Artist' at the 8th Radyo Boğaziçi Music Awards and shared the 'Best Emerging Soloist' award at the 38th Golden Butterfly Awards with Nazlı, Berkay, and Nil Özalp.
With an ever-evolving career and a diverse range of talents, Can Bonomo continues to leave his mark on the Turkish entertainment industry. Whether through his soulful music, thought-provoking poetry, or charismatic acting, he has become a celebrated figure, admired by fans and peers alike.
As Can Bonomo's artistic journey progresses, one can't help but wonder what creative endeavors he will pursue next, and we eagerly anticipate the new chapters he will add to his already fascinating tale of music, poetry, and stardom.