Born on January 2, 1997, in Silivri, Istanbul, Melis Sezen has made a significant impact on the Turkish film and television industry. Since her debut in 2016, she has showcased her talent in a variety of roles, earning accolades and gaining a considerable fan base.
Melis Sezen's interest in acting emerged at a young age. At 12, she began her drama education, attending the Müjdat Gezen Art Center for a year. She performed in a play titled 'Cümbüş-ü Hospital' at Ali Solmaz Theatre in Silivri, while also continuing her education at Koç University, where she graduated from the Media and Visual Arts Department.
Her acting career on television started with the series 'Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır' in 2016-17. Subsequently, she starred in 'Siyah İnci' as the character Ebru in 2017-18.
Melis Sezen's first major cinema role came in 2018 with the film 'Bizim İçin Şampiyon,' a story about the racehorse Bold Pilot and jockey Halis Karataş.
She took on her first leading role in 2019 in the series 'Leke' as the character Yasemin. She continued her string of leading roles, portraying Deren in the series 'Sevgili Geçmiş' and the character Beren in the 2019 film 'Mucize 2: Aşk.'
Her work did not go unnoticed; in 2019, she ranked in the top 100 on IMDb's Starmeter list.
In 2020, Sezen starred as the lead character Nazan in the historical mini-series 'Ya İstiklal Ya Ölüm,' which depicted significant moments in Istanbul's history, including the city's occupation and the establishment of a new parliament in Ankara under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's leadership.
In October 2020, she joined the main cast of the series 'Sadakatsiz,' which aired on Kanal D until May 2021.
Melis Sezen's talent and hard work have earned her recognition. In 2021, she was honored with the 'Yıldızı Parlayanlar' award at the 47th Golden Butterfly Awards, an accolade that signifies her rising star status in the entertainment industry.
Melis Sezen's journey in the film and television industry has been defined by her ability to breathe life into diverse roles and deliver impressive performances, consistently. Her magnetic presence on screen, coupled with her acting prowess, has firmly placed her among Turkey's most promising actresses.