ALBAWABA - Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç reunited onstage at unforgettable Joy Awards.
The Joy Awards, held in Riyadh on the night of January 17, 2026, were a beautiful event that brought together world stars and Turkey's most popular actors. It continued to be a major cultural link between the Middle East and the rest of the world's entertainment industries. Cameras, fans, and fashion critics from all over the world came to the event.
As soon as the Turkish stars walked the purple carpet, they were the center of attention. Foreign press and fashion experts closely observed them throughout the night, as their outfits appeared to be sourced from prestigious fashion houses. Turkish television is still very well known in the area, and having its biggest stars there only made this effect stronger.
Hande Erçel was one of the most beautiful women of the night. She wore an Elie Saab dress that made her look sparkling and classy. Pomellato jewelry finished off her look and gave it a smooth, modern touch. Fans in the Middle East, who have been following Erçel for years, were genuinely interested in her. Many people shared her outfit on social media, which made her one of the most talked-about figures at the event.
Hande Erçel, who was one of the most beautiful women of the night, wore an Elie Saab dress that made her look sparkling and classy. Fans in the Middle East were genuinely interested in Erçel's style, which she completed with Pomellato jewelry.
The big moment of the night was when Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç shared the stage to present an award. Hande and Barış presenting the award for Best Arab Actress at the Joy Awards 2026, They've worked on three projects together, which made people at the place and online very excited right away. Their reunion on stage was one of the most shared videos from the event. It made fans of their old shows nostalgic and reminded people of how well they worked together on screen.
Turkey was even more well known at the event because other famous Turkish people were there. Many people have talked about Pınar Deniz's new look and face change. She looked stunning in a black dress by Maison Valentino. Because of how modern she looked, she was one of the most photographed people that night. The well-dressed Tuba Büyüküstün, Barış Arduç, Halit Ergenç, Meryem Uzerli, Büşra Develi, and Hazal Kaya were also there, and together they showed how strong and influential the Turkish TV business is. The last person in line was Kaan Urgancıoğlu, who wore a standard Tom Ford tuxedo.
The night was more than just a local party. Hosting big names in world film like Shah Rukh Khan and Forest Whitaker gave it a festival-like feel, and they gave the ceremony even more international weight. As its popularity grows and more famous people attend, the Joy Awards solidifies its place as one of the most important cultural events in the Middle East.
