Feride Özdinç joins ‘Uzak Şehir’ as Berfin in major new role

‘Uzak Şehir’ is adding a new face to its third season, with social media star Feride Özdinç set to join the Kanal D drama in a role that could bring fresh tension to the story.

The young star’s casting was reported by Turkish entertainment media on October 15 and 16. Produced by AyNa Yapım, the hit series stars Sinem Ünsal and Ozan Akbaba and continues to air on Monday nights in Türkiye. Özdinç joins the cast following the recent additions of experienced actors Burak Altay and Taner Turan.

Feride Özdinç to Play Berfin, Mirza Zemherioğlu’s Daughter

According to Turkish entertainment journalist Birsen Altuntaş, Özdinç will portray Berfin, the daughter of Mirza Zemherioğlu, played by Taner Turan. Her arrival introduces another character connected to the powerful Zemherioğlu family, adding a new element to the drama’s developing storyline.

Some Turkish reports have also suggested that Berfin will enter the story as Cihan Albora’s fiancée. If this development is confirmed in the series, her arrival could create another complication for Cihan and Alya, whose relationship remains at the heart of the drama. However, the details of Berfin’s future relationships have not all been officially established.

The original casting report also indicates that Cihan and Alya’s love story will face a series of major challenges in the upcoming episodes. Berfin’s introduction comes as the series continues to expand its cast and develop the conflicts surrounding its central characters.

Who Is Feride Özdinç?

Born on May 17, 2004, Feride Özdinç is a Turkish social media personality known for her videos on TikTok. She has also built a following on other digital platforms, including Instagram and YouTube, according to Turkish media reports.

Her casting in ‘Uzak Şehir’ is attracting attention because it marks her move into television acting. Turkish outlets report that she has no previously established television acting credits, making the role of Berfin an important opportunity to introduce herself to a wider audience.

What to Expect From ‘Uzak Şehir’ Season 3

Filmed in Mardin, *Uzak Şehir* is written by Gülizar Irmak and stars Sinem Ünsal as Alya Albora and Ozan Akbaba as Cihan Albora. The drama follows Alya’s struggle to navigate the powerful Albora family after arriving in Mardin with her young son, placing family loyalties, hidden secrets and complicated relationships at the centre of the story.

With Feride Özdinç joining the cast as Berfin, viewers will be watching to see how the new character fits into the family conflicts and whether her arrival changes the course of Cihan and Alya’s relationship. More details about Berfin’s storyline are expected to become clearer as the upcoming episodes air.