The classic of Turkish and world cinema is the film "Korolek is a songbird." After the release of this picture, the famous Turkish actor Kenan Kalaw woke up. His biography is filled with high-profile events, ups and downs. How did he come to fame? How does an actor live today?
Biography
The biography of Kenan Kalaw begins on November 20, 1961. The future actor was born in a German-Turkish family of a chemistry professor and a military daughter. He was an only child. His childhood passed in Mardin, in the south-east of Turkey (on the border with Syria). After the family moved to Istanbul, Kenan begins to study at a prestigious school with in-depth study of the German language. He shows excellent results and outstanding abilities.
Kenan graduated from the University of Marmara at the Faculty of Journalism and Television. But this seemed to him not enough. Later, he studied the intricacies of the hotel and tourism business at the University of Munich in Germany.
Carier start
In the world of cinema of the Turkish actor Kenan Kalav brought a spectacular appearance and athletic physique. But first there was a modeling business (most of the famous Turkish actors went the same way). At the age of 15, Kenan starred for magazine covers and took part in fashion shows. Even then, the young man was distinguished by amazing beauty, he was predicted a great future.
The film debut is dated 1976. Then Kenan played a cameo role in the movie Hopelessness. The next, more significant work came in 1984. These were filming in the movie "Passion." Then Kenan Kalaw played the role of Commissioner Ali. He worked on the same set with the famous Hulia Avshar.
Triumph and fall
The real success came to Kenan Kalaw in 1986, when he played the role of Kamran in the film "Kinglet - songbird" along with Aidan Shener. Millions of viewers in Turkey and around the world fell in love with this story and its main character, who was considered the personification of the male beauty of that time. It is believed that it was from this film that the revival of the traditions of high-quality Turkish cinema began. Later there were the paintings “One night of my life”, “Killers cry too”, “Atmaja”, “Starfish and others”.
An unexpected incident, which almost ruined the career of an actor, occurred on 10/07/1990. Upon arriving at Barcelona Airport, Kenan Kalav was detained for transporting drugs. According to some sources, more than 2 kg of heroin was found in his suitcase. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Relatives and friends took all measures to challenge this decision. After 6 years, they managed to achieve an audience with King Carlos, who agreed to pardon the actor.
After the liberation, Kenan founded his restaurant business in Spain. The actor’s institutions immediately became popular and very profitable. But the acting past did not give him rest, so in 1999, Kenan went to Turkey. As it turned out, during the years of absence they did not forget him, but they still love him. Offers immediately rained down on him. He played in such films as The Sultan, The Dog, Many Years Later, He Was A Star, and others.
Kenan Kalaw's personal life
Very little is known about the family of the famous actor. He was married twice. His first wife was Nesre Tan. They entered into a marriage in 1989, and in 1991 the firstborn was born to the spouses, who was named Cancourt. After 17 years, the marriage broke up. In 2006, Kenan remarried. His chosen one was Esime Science.
Favorite actor today
Despite the fact that today in the slightly grayed Kenan Kalaw it is difficult to immediately recognize the passionate and lean Kamran, he still remains a fairly sought-after actor in his homeland in Turkey. He looks great, is in great shape and quite happy with his life. As Kenan himself admits, cinema and family are the greatest values in his life.
The actor also has a successful restaurant business in Spain, so he has to live in two countries. Kenan has two restaurants in Barcelona, which he runs with his son. At the end of 2018, the opening of a restaurant in Madrid is planned.
According to the actor himself, the secret of his success lies in optimism. He advises his fans never to be discouraged and not to go in cycles in troubles. In his life, Kenan Kalaw is guided by the principle that the best is yet to come. Perhaps this was what helped him overcome all the trials that fell to his lot.