Meryem Uzerli is a Turkish-German actress and model who gained worldwide fame for her portrayal of Hürrem Sultan in the historical drama series, 'Muhteşem Yüzyıl' (The Magnificent Century). Born on August 12, 1983, in Kassel, Germany, to a Turkish father and a German mother, Meryem Uzerli began her acting career in 2009 and has since become one of the most popular actresses in Turkey.