Şebnem Sönmez

Acting

Şebnem Sönmez

Born June 5, 1968 · Istanbul, Turkey (age 58)

Sönmez is a Turkish theater, movie and television actress. She started her career playing in theater in the Istanbul Pendik Youth Theatre while still a high school student. She performed in groups such as Kartal Art Theatre and Taner Barlas Mim Theatre. After completing and having her diploma from Istanbul State Conservatory, she worked in Dormen Theatre. She then moved on to television roles as s…

Known For

Chasing the WindChasing the Wind · 2025
Chasing the Wind
6.62025
MovieRomance
A focused city worker and a laid-back surfer - both heirs to the same company - find they have plenty in common when they join forces in the boardroom.
The Exiled CowThe Exiled Cow · 2014
The Exiled Cow
5.72014
MovieComedyDrama
The year 1997... In the days when people are exiled for their thoughts, now the tables have turned and the freedom of a cow living in the village of Gomalak is in danger. "The Exiled Cow". inspired from a true story, tells the tale of Sarikiz, with its spectacular cast and now meets the audience as the comedy of the century...
Five CitiesFive Cities · 2009
Five Cities
6.62009
MovieDrama
Aydın is a policeman recently appointed to a new post in Istanbul. While trying to get used to life in the big city, Aydın stumbles upon Mehtap, a young woman who works at a candy shop in Beyoğlu, and he falls for her. But there is no way that Aydın can make Mehtap realize that he even exists, just as Şevket, a young man who has dropped out of law school before starting to sell toy trains on the streets to make a living, cannot make Dilek, another girl who works at the same store, realize his feelings for her. When Dilek and Aydın meet, Aydın diverts his uncontrollable feelings toward Dilek.
VizonteleVizontele · 2001
Vizontele
7.32001
MovieComedyDrama
The story takes place in the small town of Hakkari in Turkey at the beginning of the '70s. The time has come to bring technology to that small town. The first Television (called Visiontele by the citizens) arrives and the chaos begins.
Love Likes CoincidencesLove Likes Coincidences · 2011
Love Likes Coincidences
6.82011
MovieDramaRomance
Year 1977, a September morning in Ankara... Yilmaz tries to rush his pregnant wife Neriman to the hospital and he crushes into Omer's car. This accident causes Omer's pregnant wife Inci, who was in the back seat, to have a pre-term labor. The babies are born on the same day. They see each other for the first time... This accident is the threshold of the coincidences that bring Ozgur and Deniz together.
Toprağın ÇocuklarıToprağın Çocukları · 2012
Toprağın Çocukları
5.72012
MovieDramaHistory
AlisAlis · 2025
Alis
2025
MovieDrama
Alis, an Armenian woman in Turkey, returns to her summerhouse to find her surroundings gone. Urban change threatens her home. Haunted by childhood traumas, she resists, planting her plastic umbrella as a quiet yet firm defiance.
Have You Ever Seen Fireflies? - Theatre PlayHave You Ever Seen Fireflies? - Theatre Play · 1999
Have You Ever Seen Fireflies? - Theatre Play
7.91999
MovieDramaComedy
Yılmaz Erdoğan's lauded stage play traces the life of wunderkind Gülseren as she navigates social and political change.

Movies

Chasing the WindChasing the Wind · 2025
Chasing the Wind
6.62025
MovieRomance
A focused city worker and a laid-back surfer - both heirs to the same company - find they have plenty in common when they join forces in the boardroom.
The Exiled CowThe Exiled Cow · 2014
The Exiled Cow
5.72014
MovieComedyDrama
The year 1997... In the days when people are exiled for their thoughts, now the tables have turned and the freedom of a cow living in the village of Gomalak is in danger. "The Exiled Cow". inspired from a true story, tells the tale of Sarikiz, with its spectacular cast and now meets the audience as the comedy of the century...
Five CitiesFive Cities · 2009
Five Cities
6.62009
MovieDrama
Aydın is a policeman recently appointed to a new post in Istanbul. While trying to get used to life in the big city, Aydın stumbles upon Mehtap, a young woman who works at a candy shop in Beyoğlu, and he falls for her. But there is no way that Aydın can make Mehtap realize that he even exists, just as Şevket, a young man who has dropped out of law school before starting to sell toy trains on the streets to make a living, cannot make Dilek, another girl who works at the same store, realize his feelings for her. When Dilek and Aydın meet, Aydın diverts his uncontrollable feelings toward Dilek.
VizonteleVizontele · 2001
Vizontele
7.32001
MovieComedyDrama
The story takes place in the small town of Hakkari in Turkey at the beginning of the '70s. The time has come to bring technology to that small town. The first Television (called Visiontele by the citizens) arrives and the chaos begins.
Love Likes CoincidencesLove Likes Coincidences · 2011
Love Likes Coincidences
6.82011
MovieDramaRomance
Year 1977, a September morning in Ankara... Yilmaz tries to rush his pregnant wife Neriman to the hospital and he crushes into Omer's car. This accident causes Omer's pregnant wife Inci, who was in the back seat, to have a pre-term labor. The babies are born on the same day. They see each other for the first time... This accident is the threshold of the coincidences that bring Ozgur and Deniz together.
Toprağın ÇocuklarıToprağın Çocukları · 2012
Toprağın Çocukları
5.72012
MovieDramaHistory
AlisAlis · 2025
Alis
2025
MovieDrama
Alis, an Armenian woman in Turkey, returns to her summerhouse to find her surroundings gone. Urban change threatens her home. Haunted by childhood traumas, she resists, planting her plastic umbrella as a quiet yet firm defiance.
Have You Ever Seen Fireflies? - Theatre PlayHave You Ever Seen Fireflies? - Theatre Play · 1999
Have You Ever Seen Fireflies? - Theatre Play
7.91999
MovieDramaComedy
Yılmaz Erdoğan's lauded stage play traces the life of wunderkind Gülseren as she navigates social and political change.
Husband FactorHusband Factor · 2015
Husband Factor
5.42015
MovieRomanceComedy
A traditional Turkish woman tries to find love and is forced by her family members to get married.
Happy New Year LondonHappy New Year London · 2007
Happy New Year London
6.02007
MovieDrama
What if the unexpected becomes your faith? Would you lay claim to it and stay or would you run away? International Performer Yasar Nur has arrived in London the night before her concert and a few days away from the New Year. A formidable destination for Yasar, and one that will resurface a history best left forgotten, on a night that can change it all. Pain, responsibility, decision and courage get Yasar through the night in her hotel room where communication becomes hope for everyone involved. What will happen when an old friend is forced to give Yasar a great responsibility she may be unable to handle, or when a disturbed and powerful fan decides to change his life by meeting his obsession face to face, or when a disheartened husband makes a drastic decision to end his pain and set his wife free? The actions of one young man will bring these characters together and force them to communicate firstly with themselves, and then with each other, and only some will survive
Sevda: Mandatory DirectionSevda: Mandatory Direction · 2023
Sevda: Mandatory Direction
8.02023
MovieDrama
It is about the journey of a famous actor to complete his unfinished story with his daughter.
Cenazemize Hoş GeldinizCenazemize Hoş Geldiniz · 2023
Cenazemize Hoş Geldiniz
5.82023
MovieComedy
İrem and Ozan, who have been lovers for 4 years, wake up in their house where they live together on the morning of their engagement day. Irem is nervous about this engagement because every member of her family is crazy about each other and is ready to cause problems.
Abdulhamid FallingAbdulhamid Falling · 2003
Abdulhamid Falling
6.72003
MovieHistoryDrama
Şefik, a successful soldier, is one of the leading figures of the Committee of Union and Progress. When Abdulhamid II declares a constitutional monarchy, Şefik and his friends go to Istanbul. They plan to closely monitor the events unfolding there. However, it is here that Şefik will part ways with the society.
Some Cats of the NeighborhoodSome Cats of the Neighborhood · 2019
Some Cats of the Neighborhood
10.02019
MovieComedy
Ma’am in her 50s continues her life isolated from the human beings. Every day at the same time, she leaves the house and feeds the cats in the park. One day on the way back home from the park, Bahadır’s car almost hit the lady. And that’s how they know each other. Bahadır is a young man at the age of 26 and just assigned to the civil service with exam. He lives with his family and is very uncomfortable because of that situation. He has a psychological problem and having a panic attack in possible excitement situations. Next day Bahadır wants to go to work with his car but as he moves, he hit the a car. He panics and gets away from the scene. The car hit by the Bahadır belongs to a retired police officer and the lady sees the accident and chases it. So, the situation is quite uncomfortable for him. He is afraid he has a criminal record because of her and tries to give up her complaints but can not convince her.
BergenBergen · 2022
Bergen
6.02022
MovieDramaMusic
Bergen, a valuable Turkish arabesque singer, fights to stay afloat despite all the difficulties in her life.
For WomenFor Women · 2023
For Women
2023
MovieDramaRomance
It tells the story of eight women who came together at the "For Women" camp to turn a new page in their lives.
TürkanTürkan · 2011
Türkan
3.32011
MovieDrama
Türkan Saylan, fighting cancer with all her might, continues to help everyone she knows and doesn't know with every last ounce of energy she has. As her illness progresses, her eldest son Çınar, who lives in Germany and is also a doctor, comes to Istanbul with Saylan's grandson Timur. However, when he arrives at his mother's house in the morning, he finds a group of police officers at the door and a crowd of journalists surrounding the house. A search is being conducted at Saylan's house as part of an ongoing investigation ordered by the prosecutor's office. Timur is upset by his mother's indifferent attitude, and he is also annoyed by his brother Çağlayan's attempts to soften the atmosphere. Though both sons try to get through the day without causing their sick mother further exhaustion or harm, Türkan Saylan continues to worry about everyone else affected by the situation and reaches out to help from her sickbed...
EksikEksik · 2015
Eksik
5.52015
Movie
Thirty years after the 1980 coup, the paths of a family whose lives were shattered cross again. Deniz and Devrim, two siblings who never knew each other and were forced to grow up separately, reunite with their mother, Melek. Each of them harbors anger and longing that they have kept hidden for years. The three will revisit the past, confront each other for the first time in their lives, and try to piece the broken pieces back together.
Too Much LoveToo Much Love · 2023
Too Much Love
6.22023
MovieComedyRomance
Coşkun and his brother İrfan make a living selling pirated movies. Coşkun's dream is to become a famous comedian and make movies. One day Coşkun meets Ayla, the love of his life, with pirated movies in his hands. Coşkun suddenly finds himself in an adventure where he tries to win Ayla's heart and pursues his passion for cinema.
ZuhalZuhal · 2022
Zuhal
4.42022
MovieDrama
Zuhal, a successful lawyer living alone in the center of Istanbul, begins to hear the sound of a cat in her house one day. She sets out on a quest in her apartment to find this cat, which no one has heard of but herself.
Sevmedim DemeSevmedim Deme · 2022
Sevmedim Deme
4.72022
MovieDrama
The story of two people who, despite not knowing each other, fight for the same cause and whose paths cross thanks to the unifying power of music.

TV Shows

Elveda RumeliElveda Rumeli · 2007
Elveda Rumeli
7.72007
SeriesFamily
Love On DutyLove On Duty · 2022
Love On Duty
5.02022
SeriesDramaComedy
Naz has just graduated from the police academy and lives with her mother and uncle, who are protective characters. In order to take down a mafia boss, the police force decides to utilize Naz and the insane police officer Pamir together for a secret mission. Like a newly married couple, Pamir and Naz will move across the mafia family's house and gain Tarık Koşuoğlu's trust and bring him to justice.
My Beautiful RevengeMy Beautiful Revenge · 2025
My Beautiful Revenge
5.02025
SeriesDramaComedy
The series, which tells the story of the beautiful coastal town of Güzelkoy, stars Leman (Burçin Terzioğlu) as a teacher, Şahika (Duygu Sarışın) as the mayor, Mine (Selin Şekerci) as a boutique owner, and Suzi (Gökçe Eyüboğlu) as a radio presenter. Everything begins when Leman returns to the town after years away and completely overturns the balance of power. "Ben Leman" tells the stories of four women, each with a mysterious and exciting tale that also encompasses their childhoods.
The European SideThe European Side · 2004
The European Side
7.52004
SeriesFamilyComedy
The life and times of rather traditional Sutcuoglu family and their comedic struggles to adapt the high-profile contemporary life of Nisantasi.
Yedi NumaraYedi Numara · 2000
Yedi Numara
9.22000
SeriesComedyDrama
A couple with no kids, four city girls and three country boys, all under the same roof: arguing, fighting and sometimes understanding they are not that much different.
ErrandsErrands · 2021
Errands
8.12021
SeriesComedy
Vedat, a veteran missionary, and Evren, a political corrector who has studied philosophy, are the duo assigned for the 'extremely important' errands of a wealthy businessman. This mismatched duo, one of whom closes his eyes and does his duty, and the other questions every step he takes, sets out on a different adventure in each episode. But they clash within themselves, more than they do due to duty.
Acemi MüezzinAcemi Müezzin · 2009
Acemi Müezzin
2009
SeriesComedy
Dış Kapının MandallarıDış Kapının Mandalları · 1998
Dış Kapının Mandalları
1998
SeriesComedyFamily
CharlieCharlie · 2001
Charlie
4.52001
SeriesComedyFamily
İbret-i Ailemİbret-i Ailem · 2012
İbret-i Ailem
7.02012
SeriesFamilyComedy