Halit Ergenç's Surprising Confession: He's Been Secretly Doing This for 15 Years
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish actor Halit Ergenç revealed a 15-year secret passion for designing and producing high-end speakers.
- Ergenç shared his experience as a product representative for Warner Bros. during the filming of 'Tom and Jerry' in London.
- He also co-owns a pastry shop in London with close friends, a venture he has pursued for some time.
Renowned Turkish actor Halit Ergenç has disclosed a surprising, long-held passion: for the past 15 years, he has been secretly designing and producing high-segment speakers. This revelation sheds light on a significant aspect of his life beyond his celebrated acting career.
Ergenç recounted a unique experience where he served as a product representative for Warner Bros. on the set of the film 'Tom and Jerry' in London. His role involved ensuring the speakers, which were part of the production, were presented well on screen. "I went to London separately from the products. There, I received and unpacked the speakers and cleaned them. I entered the studio directly as a product representative and saw the actors," Ergenç explained. He emphasized his focus on protecting the equipment and ensuring its visual appeal, noting, "At that time, I didn't stop and say, 'Do you know, I am also an actor.' It was the first time I was on a film set for a different reason. It was a proud and interesting experience for me."
I went to London separately from the products. There, I received and unpacked the speakers and cleaned them. I entered the studio directly as a product representative and saw the actors.
Beyond his audio ventures, Ergenç's entrepreneurial spirit extends to the culinary world. It was previously reported that he opened a pastry shop in London. The actor confirmed this venture, stating that it is not a new undertaking and that he operates the business in partnership with close friends. Ergenç, married to actress Bergüzar Korel since 2009, is a father to three children: Ali, Han, and Leyla.
At that time, I didn't stop and say, 'Do you know, I am also an actor.' It was the first time I was on a film set for a different reason. It was a proud and interesting experience for me.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.