Skip to content

Berk Oktay experiencing a weight gain.

Actor and model Berk Oktay, from Turkey, explains to ET in Arabic the cause of his recent weight gain, after fans' guesswork on the matter swamped social media platforms.

Actor and model Berk Oktay, hailing from Turkey, explains to ET in Arabic the basis for his recent...
Actor and model Berk Oktay, hailing from Turkey, explains to ET in Arabic the basis for his recent weight gain, due to countless conjectures from fans about his altered physical appearance, posted onto various social media platforms.

Berk Oktay experiencing a weight gain.

Breaking News: Berk Oktay's Shocking Transformation for "Harman Yeri"

By the - 11th May, 2025 - 11:55 GMT FacebookTwitter**WhatsApp**Share Berk Oktay (@brkokty23/ Instagram)

Turkish model and actor, Berk Oktay, has revealed the surprising cause behind his rapid weight gain, sparking a flurry of discussions on social media. Working on the upcoming TV series, "Harman Yeri," Berk assumed the role of a wrestler, necessitating a drastic physical transformation.

Alongside gaining over 20 kilograms in just two months, this transformation also meant grueling training sessions, resulting in multiple injuries during filming. Determined to portray the character effectively, Berk shedded 12 kilograms and continues working to lose the final 8. He found the entire process incredibly rewarding, enabling a powerful interpretation of the character[1][2].

Why did Berk Oktay bulk up?

The popular star has also mentioned his natural tan, a topic often discussed by social media followers. Following Oktay's Instagram post, fans jokingly suggested he embark on a diet. Another commented, "It's hard to recognize my brother, yet it fits perfectly."

Many actors from around the world make significant body transformations to suit their roles, with Hollywood stars like Mark Wahlberg, Rob McElhenney, Christian Bale, Robert De Niro, and more adopting this approach[1]. On the flip side, some actors must adhere to strict diets and lose weight for specific roles, as seen with Henry Cavill for Superman, Kumail Nanjiani for Marvel's Eternals, and Emily Blunt for Edge of Tomorrow, among others.

#### Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now

Subscribe

Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news

Read More

[1] Berk Oktay Weight Gain: Intentional Transformation to Play Wrestler for "Harman Yeri" - (source)

[2] Berk Oktay's Natural Tan Sparks Social Media Debate - (source)

Berk Oktay's unexpected weight gain was part of his commitment to portray a wrestler in the upcoming TV series "Harman Yeri," which involves significant body transformations, as seen with celebrities like Christian Bale and Rob McElhenney in their roles.The discussion on Berk Oktay's natural tan follows his weight gain, with his fans expressing delight and humor over his physical changes, reminiscent of the media attention received by other celebrities undergoing similar transformations.

Read also:

Latest

Emergency services dispatched thrice on Wednesday night: Initial call at 19:03 involved Alpen and...

Alarm Tripled at FW Alpen on a Wednesday Night

Emergency services in Alpen responded thrice on a stormy Wednesday evening. Initially, crews from Alpen and Veen were dispatched following a 'H1 storm damage' report on Sonsbecker Straße at 19:03 h. At the intersection with Holländer Straße, a telephone mast together with its cables were...

Drevenack News Report - At 9:45 AM on December 1, 2024, the Drevenack unit received the deployment...

Barrier on Road in FW Hünxe: Tree Causing Obstruction

Drevenack Squad Deployed: On December 1, 2024, at 9:45 AM, the Drevenack unit, under the call sign 'Storm damage', was sent to Molenweg, Drevenack district. A fallen tree had obstructed the road, necessitating the use of a chainsaw for its removal. Subsequently, the road was cleared of debris.