Diriliş Ertuğrul fever is not coming in slow, as fans are hyped up about the show’s lead actor being crowned ‘Best Actor’ by Britain’s SleekAsian magazine. Apparently, Engin Altan Düzyatan has been recognized as the ‘best actor’ in the United Kingdom.
While the entire Diriliş Ertuğrul cast enjoyed a global fanbase, none as much as the show’s lead actor, Engin Altan Düzyatan. According to Turkish news publication, Daily Sabah, the actor famed for playing Ertuğrul has been titled ‘best actor’ award by British magazine SleekAsian.
To celebrate, his Pakistani fans hosted a dinner for him at the Royal Regency headquarters in London’s Stratford district, with members of the House of Lords also in attendance, reported Daily Sabah. The Turkish star addressed the event saying;
“I am very happy to be here. Thank you very much for organizing such an event and inviting me.”
Often described as the Turkish Game of Thrones, the period drama series follows the story of the founder of the Ottoman Empire in 13th century Anatolia. Later his son Osman I went on to become the first Ottoman ruler.
The series illustrates the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi and his warriors against a plethora of adversaries from the Knights Templar to Mongol invaders.
