In 2011, the first episodes of the Turkish series in the genre of the action drama "The Magnificent Century" were released. It is based on the historical events of the reign of Suleiman I. The plot is based on the relationship of the Sultan and the captured Ukrainian girl Anastasia, called Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska. Most characters have historical prototypes. In fact, there were Ibrahim Pasha, Mahidevran Sultan, Shehzade Mustafa. The creators of the series, although they left room for fiction, but basically tried to portray the characters as they are presented in historical chronicles of those times.
In the second season, a certain Bali Bay appears - the commander of the Ottoman army. This secondary character immediately aroused the sympathy of the audience. It seems that he has no shortcomings at all. But did he really exist?
Historical prototype
Bali Bay is a real person. He came from the ancient Ottoman dynasty Malkochoglu. The years of his life are known: 1495-1548.
Bali Bey devotedly served the state, first as a Sanjak Bey in Semendra, then as the Beyler Bey of Belgrade and Bosna. He showed his courage in the
battle of Mohach and earned the confidence of the Sultan Suleiman. Bali Bay quickly rises up the career ladder, becomes the commander-in-chief of the Ottoman army, the Beyler Bay of Buda, and then even for some time enters the sofa as a vizier.
Who was entrusted to play such a brave and noble man, who was Bali Bey? An actor for this role was also chosen worthy. We are talking about Burak Buzz.
Character from the "Great Age"
As for appearance, he immediately conquers the female audience. He is called nothing more than "Mr. Peerless Mustache." Burak - a tall, stately, brown-eyed brunette - is truly one of the most attractive men on the set of "The Magnificent Century."
As for appearance and character traits, it seems that he does not have a single flaw. But was Bali Bey really so brave and devoted? The actor, who played it brilliantly, was able to convey those personal qualities that the historical prototype itself possessed. He devoted his whole life to serving the Ottoman Empire and, in particular, to the Sultan himself. He always put state interests above his own. He is strikingly different from other representatives of the court nobility in openness, straightforwardness and nobility, so no one can persuade him to participate in palace intrigues. This hero of the series is smart enough and prudent to avoid dangerous situations. I can’t even believe that all these qualities are combined in one person, who was Bali Bey. The actor, however, tried to combine the courage of a warrior, respect and gallantry towards women, as well as men's charm.
Despite the increased attention from the weaker sex, Bali Bey does not work out her personal life. First, he had to survive the death of Armin’s first wife, or because of mutual feelings for Aibiga, he almost lost his head. Further, the audience hoped that he would reciprocate the love of Mikhrim, but this did not happen.
In the end, the lord of female hearts leaves Istanbul for his homeland.
Actor Biography
Burak Ozchivit became simply megapopular after playing the noble Ottoman commander, who was Bali Bey. The actor, whose biography has become of interest especially after appearing in this series, was born in Mersin in 1984. High growth and spectacular appearance played a role in choosing a profession: from 19 to 23 he worked as a model, has prestigious awards in his account, for example, first place at the national beauty contest in 2003.
Offers to play a movie were not long in coming, especially since Ozchivit had a corresponding education - a diploma from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Marmara.
At first there was a small role in the film "Minus 18" (2006). Then the offers to be filmed fell like a bucket: in 2007 there was a participation in the TV series “The husband under duress”, in 2008 - “Family House”, then - “Betrayal” (2010) and “Little Secrets” (2010). Thanks to the role of Bali Bey in the "Magnificent Century" (2011-2013), he became recognizable not only in Turkey, but also abroad. He also played Kamran in the third film adaptation of The Kinglet - Songbird (2014).
Burak Ozchitiv: personal life
Like his screen hero Bali Bay, the actor is an idol of female hearts. This prominent handsome man is still a bachelor, but he had a long relationship with his catwalk colleague Ceylan Chapa. At this time, he is dating Fahrie Evgen, who played Feride in The King, but the wedding is still out of the question.
In all situations, the actor of the series "The Magnificent Century" Bali Bay behaved like a real man. This explains the general love of spectators to this character. In it, they saw everything that is so few among modern men.