Binnur Kaya, born on April 19, 1972, in Ankara, is a Turkish theatre, film, and television actress. After graduating with a degree in theatre from Bilkent University, she began her career on the stages of Istanbul, establishing herself as a versatile performer. She achieved widespread recognition with her comedic roles in highly successful television series such as *Yabancı Damat* and particularly *Avrupa Yakası*, where her character, Şahika Koçarslanlı, became iconic. Her film career was solidified by the 2009 film *Vavien*, for which she won the prestigious Best Actress award at the Antalya International Film Festival (Golden Orange), in addition to other significant critical accolades. In the following years, she demonstrated remarkable dramatic skills in acclaimed works such as the series *Kırmızı Oda* and *Masumlar Apartmanı*, consolidating her status as one of the most respected and multifaceted actresses of her generation in Turkey.