Kann Yaman is a Turkish actor, model and lawyer who rose to immense popularity with his portrayal of the amiable and charming boss Can Divit in Erkenci Kus . Since his acting debut in 2014, he has played several romantic leads in shows such as Gönül Isleri (2014), Inadina Ask (2015), Hangimiz Sevmedik? (2016-2017) and Dolunay(2017). But it was his brooding looks and machismo as a divit that, on top of his chemistry with Demet Ozdemir, made him an international sensation. Due to his rising popularity on social media, Can has gained more than 5 million followers on Instagram. He has been in a relationship with his co-star Demet Ozdemir since 2019.

Born name

Kann Yaman

nickname

Can

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Istanbul, Turkey

nationality

training

Yaman completed his secondary education at Bilfen College In Istanbul. He later attended Italian High School and graduated at the top of his class.

May also travel to USA for some time as an exchange student. He returned to Turkey and received his law degree from Yeditepe University in Istanbul in 2012.

occupation

Actor, model, lawyer

family

• Vater – Güven Yaman
• Mother – Gildem Yaman
  
• Siblings – None
• Others – Fuat Yaman (uncle) (football coach of Turkish clubs like Bandırmaspor
  and Konyaspor )

Manager

Can is managed by Cuneyt Sayil.

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 183 cm

weight

95 kg or 209.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Can Yaman dated –

1. Acelya Topaloglu – During the shooting of Inadina Ask ( Love Out of Spite ), Yaman’s name was associated with actress Acelya Topaloglu. Acelya, who pursued his love interest in Defne Aras on the series, was speculated to be dating him at the time.
2. Bestemsu Ozdemir (2017) – Can was involved with actress BestemsuOzdemir in 2017. Bestemsu opened up about their relationship at a film premiere in December 2017, explaining that they had been together for the past 8 months but broke up due to personal differences.
3. Rabia Yaman (2018) – The middle-class actor was rumored to be dating Rabia Yaman, a style consultant, in September 2018. However, like all of his other link-up rumors, he has never publicly acknowledged the relationship.
4. Demet Ozdemir (2019-Present) – Can and Demet started working as co-stars in the popular TV series Erkenci Kus in 2018. Their on-screen chemistry as Can and Sanem each made them very popular and soon there were rumors about a romance. In 2019, their relationship was confirmed after Demet had to hang out with Yaman and his parents on several occasions.

race/ethnicity

Multiracial (Middle Eastern and White)

He has Albanian, Macedonian and Kosovar ancestry on his father’s side and is of Turkish descent on his mother’s side.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• widow peak
• dimple smile
• Well built physique

brand promotion

Can has done endorsement work for the following brands –

• CEPTETEB (Digital Banking Platform)
• Fashion Village
• Trendyol (mobile commerce company)

Religion

Islam

Known for

• The Casanova Can Divit in the Turkish romantic comedy play Erkenci Kuş ( Early Bird )
• Heartthrob and breakout star of the Turkish film industry

First TV show

In 2014, Can made his TV show debut as Bedir in the drama series Gönül Isleri ( Matters of the Heart ).

Personal trainer

Can has an active lifestyle and has been involved in sports like basketball and soccer since he was in school. He’s always had a well-built and toned figure, but it was his Erkenci Kus physical transformation that had everyone talking. Speaking about his fitness routine, Can found that he refuses to take protein powder for muscle growth, instead relying on 1 hour of boxing and CrossFit daily.

He also takes dietary supplements such as omega-3, magnesium, vitamins, etc. Can is a die-hard foodie and prefers home-cooked dishes made with vegetables and meat.

Can Yaman favorite things

• Resort – Bodrum (In Turkey)
• TV Show – Banshee
• Character of himself – Can split

Can Yaman facts

1. Can’s parents divorced when he was 5 years old.
2. After graduating from Law College, he did an internship at the world famous PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporation for 1 year.
3. Yaman worked as a lawyer for 6 months, after which he received offers for actors. From now on he manages both his career as an actor and as a lawyer at the same time.
4. Can was voted Rising Actor of the Year by GQ Turkey in 2018.
5. Yaman got into an argument with his co-star Selen Soyder Hangimiz Sevmedik while filming his TV series? ( Who among us has not loved? ). He was accused of throwing hot tea at her during a heated argument. The court ordered Yaman to personally apologize and pay the actress seven thousand 830 Turkish liras in compensation. After the incident, Selen was replaced by another actress on the show.
6. In addition to his mother tongue, Turkish, he speaks three other languages. He is fluent in English, Italian and German.
7. In a 2019 interview, Can had announced that he would be entering military service in January 2020.
8. Follow Can Yaman on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.