Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi

Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi (born 11 January 2009) is a Turkish actress and singer. She began her career at a young age, appearing in commercials before moving on to television series, films, and music. She is best known for her role as Ayça in the 2024 television series İnci Taneleri, which brought her widespread recognition and critical acclaim.

Early life and education

Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi was born on 11 January 2009 in Devrek, Zonguldak, Turkey, to parents Ünal and Kader Çiftçi. She has two sisters, Gökçen Bilge and Aysima.

Çiftçi started acting in commercials at the age of four. She later moved to Istanbul with her family, where she continues her education while pursuing her career in acting and music.

Breakthrough role

Her breakthrough role came with the 2024 series İnci Taneleri, where she portrayed the character Ayça, alongside Yılmaz Erdoğan. Çiftçi's performance in the role received media attention, and it increased her visibility in Turkish television. She has appeared on television music programs, including O Ses Türkiye (The Voice Turkey) during a New Year's special episode.