Introduction
Zehra Kelleci was born in the year 2000 in İzmir, Turkey. This young actress from Turkey has already achieved fame in television drama. She studied early at the İzmir American College and went to Koç University in Istanbul for higher studies. Having always been interested in performing arts, she trained in acting at the Haldun Dormen Sahne Tozu Theater. She pursued further education with Yasemin Tüzün and Çetin Sarıkartal at Bahçe Galata.
Biography
- Full Name: Zehra Kelleci
- Birth Year: 2000
- Religion: Islam
- Age: 25 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: İzmir, Turkey
- Nationality: Turkish
- Education:
- İzmir American College (Early Education)
- Koç University, Istanbul
- Acting Training: Haldun Dormen Sahne Tozu Theater, Bahçe Galata (with Yasemin Tüzün & Çetin Sarıkartal)
- Profession: Actress
- Years Active: 2023–present

Acting Career
After debuting on television in 2023 through the series “Yüz Yıllık Mucize” (Miracle of Love), Zehra played a character named Seray. Her performance was praised for being deep and authentic in the drama-fantasy series.
After this, she had a significant role in the drama series Kızıl Goncalar (Red Rosebud), where she played Feyza, Cüneyd’s cousin. This series established her further in the Turkish television industry.
Year | Title | Role | Genre | Notes |
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2023 | Yüz Yıllık Mucize | Seray | Drama, Fantasy | Zehra’s debut role, a story blending historical and supernatural elements. |
2024 | Kızıl Goncalar | Feyza | Drama, Family | Portrayed the cousin of Cüneyd, earning her recognition for her strong performance. |
TV Series
Zehra Kelleci is a newcomer to the Turkish entertainment industry, yet she has made quite a name for herself through her powerful performances. Let’s take a closer look at some of her projects with drama:
1. Yüz Yıllık Mucize (2023)
- Role: Seray
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy
- Network: Star TV
- Director: Hilal Saral
- Writer: Nuran Evren Şit
Plot Summary:
Yüz Yıllık Mucize is a story about Ali Tahir, who has lived for over a hundred years after something mysterious changed his fate. However, as he attends a few lines of fiction to keep his story secret, he gets inextricably tied up with a much younger woman named Harika.
Zehra’s Role:
Zehra Kelleci portrayed Seray, an auxiliary character in the series. Although her role did not provide much screen time, she could still showcase her acting potential on a big project. The audience appreciated her performance, which was her entry into Turkish dramas.

2. Kızıl Goncalar (2023–2024)
- Role: Feyza
- Genre: Drama, Family
- Network: NOW TV (formerly FOX TV)
- Director: Ömür Atay
- Writer: Şükrü Necati Şahin
Plot Summary:
Kızıl Goncalar (translated as Crimson Buds) is a series that investigates the clash between diverging ideologies, traditions, and social systems in modern Turkey. The storyline revolves around Levent, a secular psychiatrist, and Meryem, a pious woman. Through marriage, they combine their two families and the children become the ground of emotional and ideological conflict.
Zehra’s Role:
For those not in the know, Zehra Kelleci was Feyza, the cousin of Cüneyd, an important character in the drama fraught with relationships, thereby putting weight on the family issue. The Feyza personification was another way for her to get to know the Albanian audiences, as the Kızıl Goncalar series became one of the most talked-about series in Turkey.

Personal Life
Zehra Kelleci keeps her personal life private, so there’s not much information about her relationship status. Currently, she is unfacilitated by any public relationships, boyfriends or even marriage plans. She looks focused on her film career and on developing herself.
Outlook on the Future
With the ability and deportment belonging to the great actress, Zehra Kelleci might grow as a household name in Turkey’s entertainment industry. All her fans want to see now is the next project that might be a major leading role in some highly viewed production.
In Turkey, she is among the most-promising young actresses who can not only live in the settings of her characters but to whom audiences can relate.

Conclusion
Zehra Kelleci is a new breed of stars in Turkish television. She has had professional training and a rich behind-the-dramas story, demonstrating significant promise. Although she is in the earliest phase of her career, fans are waiting with bated breath to see what she does next. Stay updated with the latest news about her journey only on Peektimes.