Asena Tuğal

Asena Tuğal — Biography

Asena Tuğal began her screen life as a news reporter and later moved into television acting; she is also known for her sporting background in rowing and taekwondo. She is recognized for her series roles: Hülya Yiğiter in Afili Aşk in 2019, Işıl Egemen in Erkek Severse in 2022, and a place in the cast of Arka Sokaklar from 2024.

She began her career in journalism. From 2000 she worked as a news reporter at TGRT, Kanal D and Show TV, and she later worked at Rai Uno. In 2006 she placed fourth at Miss Turkey and, at Miss International the same year, won the Miss Smile award. She entered acting in 2008 with the character Ezgi in Akasya Durağı, and the following year played Hande in Ömre Bedel. In Öğretmen Kemal she had a leading role as Nehir, and she went on to appear in Tozlu Yollar, Aldırma Gönül, Şeref Meselesi, Filinta and Kertenkele. In Lise Devriyesi she played Seda.

She completed a double major in mathematics and science at Boğaziçi University and afterwards trained at an acting workshop and at a New York Film Academy film-acting workshop. She holds a black belt in taekwondo, has reached international placings in rowing and has represented her country on the national team. In 2018 she married the actor Şahin Irmak.