Sümeyye Aydoğan opens up about Cannes debut and Deniz Can Aktaş chemistry

Sümeyye Aydoğan reflects on Cannes debut and “Yeraltı” chemistry buzz worldwide.

Turkish actress Sümeyye Aydoğan has become one of the rising young stars attracting attention both on television and on international red carpets. This week, the actress made headlines after attending the Cannes Film Festival for the first time, where she spoke openly about her experience, her hit series “Yeraltı,” and the strong audience reaction surrounding her chemistry with co-star Deniz Can Aktaş.

Speaking backstage at Cannes to ET Arabic correspondent Elie Nakhle, Sümeyye described the experience as emotional and unforgettable. The actress admitted that she started the day feeling nervous before walking the famous red carpet. However, once she arrived at the event, those emotions quickly changed.

According to Aydoğan, the atmosphere at Cannes felt entirely different from anything she had experienced before. She explained that stepping onto the red carpet gave her a unique sense of excitement and confidence. Turkish social media users also closely followed her appearance, with many praising her elegance and natural beauty during the festival.

Her Cannes appearance comes during a major moment in her career thanks to the success of NOW TV’s dark drama “Yeraltı.” The Medyapım production has become one of the most talked-about Turkish series of 2026. The show combines crime, revenge, romance, and underground power struggles in a gritty and emotional story that quickly built a loyal fanbase.

In the series, Sümeyye Aydoğan plays Ceylan, one of the drama’s central characters. Her complicated emotional storyline has become one of the most discussed aspects of the series online. Fans have especially focused on her scenes with Deniz Can Aktaş, who plays Haydar Ali Aslan.

During the interview, Sümeyye spoke warmly about her on-screen partnership with Aktaş. She said the chemistry between them naturally connected with viewers and admitted she was thrilled to see audiences reacting so positively to the relationship between the characters.

Recently, photos of the two actors together at Cannes circulated heavily across social media platforms. Some edited and photoshopped images even sparked rumors and humorous fan discussions online. Aydoğan laughed about the viral posts during her interview and described the edited photos as funny and entertaining.

The actress also teased upcoming developments in “Yeraltı.” She explained that the story continues unfolding in unexpected ways, especially regarding the audience’s anticipation over the revelation of Ceylan’s betrayal. However, Sümeyye admitted that even she does not fully know how the story will end.

According to the actress, filming continues at the same time the episodes are airing. This means scripts and story developments are still evolving during production. That process has added even more suspense for both the audience and cast members themselves.

“Yeraltı” stars Deniz Can Aktaş, Devrim Özkan, Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, and Sümeyye Aydoğan. The series has drawn praise for its cinematic visuals, emotional tension, and dark storytelling style. Turkish media frequently compare the atmosphere of the drama to classic mafia and underground crime productions.

As anticipation grows for the upcoming season finale, Sümeyye Aydoğan’s Cannes appearance has further strengthened her growing popularity. Between international red carpet attention and the success of “Yeraltı,” the actress is quickly becoming one of the most closely followed young names in Turkish entertainment today.