ALBAWABA - Kerem Bürsin delivered an emotional English speech at GQ Middle East, drawing comparisons to Hande Erçel.
Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin made a memorable appearance at the GQ Middle East Man of the Year 2025 gala. He gave an emotional speech in English during his acceptance speech that touched many people in the room. He talked about his journey, how much he loved sharing stories, and how different cultures had shaped him.
Being a child and living in places like Scotland, Indonesia, the U.S., and the UAE, according to Bürsin, shaped him into the person he is today. He talked about how his upbringing broadened his view of life and made him want to be an actor who really cares about his roles.
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Fans quickly linked Bürsin's speech to Hande Erçel's recent English speech, which she gave at Pomellato event a few weeks ago. Erçel's short English speech also became popular, and people both liked and disliked it. Many people who saw Bürsin do the same thing were moved by her brave decision to speak a language she didn't speak.
In addition to feelings, Bürsin stressed the duty that comes with being famous. "It's more than just putting on a show," he said. It's a way to bring people together and tell important stories. He told younger artists to be smart about how they use their platforms.
Bürsin has a successful job besides his GQ win. Emerson College in the United States awarded him a degree in marketing communications. He became very well-known through Turkish TV shows like Güneşi Beklerken and Sen Çal Kapımı. He won the Best Actor award at the Seoul International Drama Awards as well.
People know him not only for his parts but also for the way he treats others. Bürsin has been Turkey's national spokesperson for the HeForShe movement, which fights for equal rights for men and women.
The GQ award is another big deal for him. But for many fans, the best parts were his honest words and how well he handled being famous around the world. Like Erçel, Bürsin spoke English on a big stage and showed that he can move people with both his singing and his acting.
