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Serra Yilmaz

Serra Yilmaz

Actor · Born September 13, 1954 (72) · Istanbul

Serra Yılmaz (born 13 September 1954) is a Turkish actress. She has appeared in more than forty films since 1983. On a number of films she collaborated with Ferzan Özpetek.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 13, 1954 (72)
From
Istanbul
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 11% in 30 days

What are Serra Yilmaz's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Power.

Genres

Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 92nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
33%
Power
21%
Self
21%
Ideas
8%
Survival
7%
Morality
5%
Society
5%
Class4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMemory2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 3

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 7 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
8
Warm
5
Tense
5
Joyful
3
Bittersweet
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Serra Yilmaz's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Serra Yilmaz's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page.

  • Amichemai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Aysé Yldirim

  • Istanbul Trilogy: Meze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mualla

  • Sono Lillo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Tigre

  • The Ignorant Angels(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Serra

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Divine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • The Goddess of Fortune(2019)

    as Esra

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • La prima pietra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Fatima Hatab

  • Stranger in My Pocket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Director

  • Küçük Ortak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Istanbul Kirmizisi(2017)

    as Sibel

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Tommaso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Alberta

  • Dust Cloth(2015)

    as Ayten

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Heatwave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Josiane Bousou

  • Eyyvah Eyvah 3(2014)

    as Mersedes

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Hititya: Madalyonun Sırrı (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Do Not Forget Me Istanbul(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Pomegranate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Falci Asuman

  • Losers' Club(2011)

    as Mete'nin Annesi

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Pipì Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Asya

  • Clash of civilization over an elevator in Piazza Vittorio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Nurit

  • The Voice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Cahide

  • Vavien(2009)

    as Vekil

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Me and Roz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Zerrin

  • A Perfect Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Gelataia

  • Parmaklıklar Ardında (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 49 episodes · as Hayriye Çakır

  • Cleaning Lady's Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Gül

  • Saturn in Opposition(2007)

    as Neval

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Il segreto di Rahil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Psicologa

  • Facing Windows(2003)

    as Eminè

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • 9 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Saliha

  • Aşk Meydan Savaşı (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 23 episodes · as Ayşe

  • House of Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Yeşil Işık (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • O da Beni Seviyor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Şefika

  • The Ignorant Fairies(2001)

    as Serra

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Güle Güle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ayşe

  • Harem Suare(1999)

    as Gulfidan

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Hollywood Runaways (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Sidika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 3 episodes · as Deli Zehra

  • Şehnaz Tango (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 15 episodes · Actor

  • Moon Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Tersine Dünya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Meryem

  • The Trace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • The Yellow Mercedes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Pasaport Memuru

  • Women's Ward (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Arşanuzlu Safiye

  • Geçmiş Bahar Mimozaları (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • Fotoğraflar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Motherland Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Zeynep

  • Sevgili Bebeklerim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Sen De Yüreğinde Sevgiye Yer Aç (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Fatma

  • Afife Jale(1987)

    as Şaziye

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Plaintiff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ahmet'in Karısı

  • My Aunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Şenay

  • Billionaire(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Queen of Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Fatma

  • A Sip of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Hayriye

  • I Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Sugar Pie Lady(1983)

    as Mahmure

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • La sposa nel vento (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 59 titles, 58 of them dated from 1983 to 2025; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Eyyvah Eyvah 3 (2014)

$17M worldwide

Highest rated

Sugar Pie Lady (1983)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

The Goddess of Fortune (2019)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19832025

Peak 2002 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1983Screen debut· Sugar Pie Lady
  • 2001Breakout· His Secret Life
  • 2001Career best· His Secret Life
  • 2022Career best· The Ignorant Angels

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 59: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score72ndDirecting1 of 59: 1 only directing, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s13 · acting1990s9 · acting2000s15 · acting2010s16 · 15 acting · 1 crew2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 18 roles
830313

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Serra Yilmaz's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73rd percentile, the median of all 14; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 76th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

89thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 15 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Do Not Forget Me Istanbul (2010)

87th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sugar Pie Lady (1983)

Midcredits 93rd · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 49. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Serra Yilmaz work with?

People who share at least 2 of Serra Yilmaz's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ferzan Özpetek shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers