Ebru Özkan Saban, born on 18th November 1978 in Ankara, is a name that resonates with talent and versatility in the Turkish entertainment industry. An alumnus of the Ankara University's Faculty of Language and History-Geography, she has left an indelible mark with her diverse roles, especially in the 2000s.
Ebru was born in Ankara and completed her primary education there, while her secondary and high school studies were pursued in Nevşehir. She later moved to Istanbul. Starting her university education with a scholarship at Bilkent University, she later transferred to Ankara University, where she graduated. Her love for theatre began at the primary school level, penning down her first play titled 'Millî Piyango'.
While continuing her university education, she began her acting career with the TV series 'Gözyaşı Çetesi'. Ebru is also known to have dabbled in modeling.
She reached a pinnacle in her career with the project 'Hanımın Çiftliği', where she portrayed the character Halide, making her a household name. Later, her roles in notable TV series such as 'Not Defteri', playing Suna, and 'Paramparça', portraying Dilara, further solidified her position in the industry.
In 2018, Ebru portrayed Melek in the series 'Şahin Tepesi'. She also played the character İpek Tekin in the Turkish adaptation of House MD, titled 'Hekimoğlu', for which she was awarded the 'Best Actress' by the Radio Television Journalists Association in 2020.
Recent projects include her participation in the digital series 'Şahmaran' by Netflix in 2022, which marks her debut in digital series projects. She has also shared the lead role with Erdal Beşikçioğlu in 'Hakim', an adaptation of 'Your Honor'. In the series 'Hekimoğlu', she co-starred with Timuçin Esen, and the duo again teamed up for the Disney+ digital series 'Gri'.
Ebru Özkan Saban's journey from Ankara to the apex of Turkish cinema is a testament to her talent, dedication, and versatility. Her diverse roles, accolades, and ever-evolving career make her a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment world.