What’s the relationship between Melisa Sabancı Tapan and Hakan Sabancı, Hande Erçel’s boyfriend?

Since the news shared by Turkish journalist Bersin that Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin is in love with Melisa Sabancı Tapan, many fans questioned whether Kerem’s girlfriend is a relative of Turkish businessman Hakan Sabancı, boyfriend of Hande Erçel.

First, it is worth mentioning that Turkish actress and model Hande Erçel was in a relationship with Kerem Bürsin in 2021, but the two broke up following the three-season series they both participated in, Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock on My Door).

The Turkish series was aired on July 8, 2020, however, Bürsin and Erçel officially announced their relationship officially in April 2021, after they shared their pictures from a holiday in the Maldives.

At that time, the ‘lovebirds’ were nicknamed “Hankers” by fans as their love story was a source of inspiration. However, months after dating, the couple split up in January 2022.

The relationship between Melisa Sabancı Tapan and Hakan Sabancı?

Since the announcement of Kerem’s new relationship by Turkish media, many started to search for the links between Melisa Sabancı Tapan and Hakan Sabancı, Hande’s boyfriend considering that they come from the same family who are the owners of Sabancı Holding.

Sabancı Holding is a huge conglomerate based in Turkey. Sabancı operates in sectors including banking, energy, retail and cement. The company owns a significant stake in Akbank, which is one of the country’s largest private banks. It also has investments in insurance, asset management and pension funds.

Hakan Sabancı and Sakıp Sabancı’s relationship:

Hakan Sabancı’s father, Ömer Sabancı, is the son of Sakıp Sabancı’s brother, Hacı Sabancı.

Hande Erçel’s boyfriend, 33, is the middle child of the Turkish businessman Ömer Sabancı, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Densa Shipping Holding.

Melisa Sabancı Tapan and Sakıp Sabancı’s relationship:

Melisa Sabancı Tapan is the daughter of Turkish businesswoman Sevil Sabancı and Bedri Eran Tapan. She is also the granddaughter of Sakıp Sabancı, Türkan Sabancı.

Melisa Sabancı Tapan and Hakan Sabancı’s relationship: 

After research and links, it turned out that Melisa Sabancı Tapan and Hakan Sabancı are cousins from the first level.