biography

Bige Önal (February 1, 1990) is a Turkish actress. Önal was born in Istanbul. Her father Erhan Önal was a former football player who played for Bayern Munich and Galatasaray. Her mother, Mine Baysan, is a former model. After graduating from Saint-Benoît French High School, she enrolled in Istanbul Bilgi University and finished her studies there. Her first recognizable role was on "Elde Var Hayat" in 2010, She was then cast in period series "Benim Adım Gültepe." Her portrayal of the character Nazlı served as a breakthrough in her career. In 2020, Netflix series "Ethos", Önal played Hayrunnisa and recognized by more people.