Introduction
She is an exceptionally talented actress, and Esma Yılmaz was born in Turkey on May 11, 2008, and took her first steps into the world of acting in 2015 by embodying the character Büşra in the Turkish drama series Kırgın Çiçekler (Orphan Flowers). Not long after her debut, she received other recognitions for her subsequent roles in TV series like: in Bizim Hikaye (Our Story, 2017-2019), in Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey (All About Marriage, 2021-2022) as Miray Günay and in Kızıl Goncalar (2023-2025) as Mira Alkanlı. As of February 2025, Esma Yılmaz is now 16 years old and continues her career in the entertainment industry of Turkey.
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Full Name | Esma Yılmaz |
Date of Birth | May 11, 2008 |
Place of Birth | Turkey |
Height | 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) |
Weight | Estimated around 50 kg (110 lbs) |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Active Years | 2015 – Present |
Social Media | Instagram @esmayiiilmaz |
TV Series
1. Kırgın Çiçekler (Orphan Flowers) (2015–2018)
Esma starred as Büşra in Kırgın Çiçekler, her first drama series, with a storyline focusing on young girls in an orphanage who continue to survive in life’s struggles and aspirations. She has acted for the first time as Büşra, portraying a girl unable to cope on the way to maturity without parenting supervision. It made a great imprint on audiences and stood up for her valuable talent as a promising young performer.
2. Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey (All About Marriage) (2021–2022)
In Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey, Esma performed as Miray Günay, who became interested in a series that discusses the different marital experiences and lives of four women of the same family. It gives one’s take on relationships and commitment listening by the younger generation, further exhibiting the ability of Esma to bring characters to life.
3. Kızıl Goncalar (Red Roses) (2023–2025)
Her most recent role that of Mira Alkanlı in Kızıl Goncalar has been one of Esma’s biggest acting feats. This girl of 16, born much like any high school student, experiences lachrymose pains when she finds out she has been adopted, prompting her to self-discovery. In her attempts to break free from family expectations and carve her identity, the audience was mesmerized by Esma’s raw emotional performance and extensive acclaim by her critics.
Through extremely varied roles, Esma Yılmaz is fast becoming a terrific talent in Turkish TV. She brings depth, authenticity, and emotional resonance to every character.

Personal Life
Esma’s ability to maintain a private life has allowed her to reveal very little about her family and relationships. Such discretion is typical for young actors, especially those whose careers began at an age when they could scarcely comprehend fame. By keeping her personal life absolutely private, she is allowed the freedom to pursue all her professional passions and handle the difficulties of her upbringing with grace.
For those wondering how she is doing, Esma does let a little slip about her professional and personal life through her social media. Her close friends and fans can follow her at @esmayiiilmaz for updates about her recent projects and some behind-the-scenes moments.
Conclusion
Esma Yılmaz is a splendid young actress who has performed extraordinarily in all her television dramas. She has always kept the viewer spellbound, starting from her debut role in Kırgın Çiçekler to playing her latest role in Kızıl Goncalar. At 16, she proved herself in acting and is just maturing. At this tender age, she receives accolades for propelling her role with great emotional depth and considerable presence on screen. It is seen that Esma Yılmaz is never going to stop dazzling the Turkish entertainment industry in the years to come because it is clear that she has a great passion as well as unyielding talent.