Büşra Develi Cast in Eşref Rüya as Tough Commissioner: Bio, Career, and Role Details

Büşra Develi: Biography, Career, and the Eşref Rüya Series

Büşra Develi was born on August 25, 1993, in Kocaeli. She is a Turkish actress known for her roles in television, film, and theater.

Quick Facts About Büşra Develi

Name: Büşra Develi
Date of Birth: August 25, 1993 (32 years old)
Place of Birth: Kocaeli
Height: 1.82 m (approx. 5’11”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Eye Color: Brown
Siblings: 4 sisters
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsrdeveli/

Family Background and Childhood

Born in Kocaeli, she later moved to Antalya with her family. Her father was in commerce.
Her parents separated when she was in high school. Her father moved to Izmit, and she stayed with her mother, who took various jobs to support the family.
She had just reconnected with her father years later when he passed away from diabetes.
She grew up in a female-dominated household where women’s rights and power were always present.
She describes herself as a child who loved attention, organizing sketches and doing “embarrassing impressions” at school.
She admits to making prank calls (Turkish: telefon sapıklığı) to her teachers, changing her voice, driven by a “strange curiosity.”
Her first “director” was her older sister, who cast her in a neighborhood play when Büşra was in first grade.

How Her Acting Career Began

She always wanted to study theater but couldn’t find a mentor in Antalya.
She made a sudden decision to move to Istanbul with no money, staying with a friend.
With only 1.5 months left before conservatory exams, her friend coached her, and she was accepted into the Mimar Sinan University State Conservatory for Theater.
She faced a dilemma in her third year: the conservatory prohibited students from acting in series or commercials, but she needed to earn money.
She chose to freeze her studies to accept her first role in Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar (Sweet Little Liars), a role she got through director Cem Karcı.

Career Milestones

Television Debut (2015): Her first role was ‘Selin’ in the series Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar.
Breakthrough Role (2017): She gained widespread recognition for playing ‘Bilge’ in the hit internet series Fi.
First Film (2017): She appeared as ‘Nimet’ in the internationally recognized film Ayla: The Daughter of War.

Personality and Philosophy

Personality Traits: Generally cheerful and energetic, but also emotional and stubborn. “I used to cry at almost everything,” she admits. “I know I’ve cried reading Nâzım Hikmet at night.”
On Stubbornness: She has learned to distinguish when persistence is useful and when it’s better to let go.
On Fame: She has never aimed for fame, viewing it as an unhealthy goal.
- “Fame isn’t something you can add to your identity. There’s an empty chair. With the right timing and luck, you sit in it. But if it wasn’t you, someone else would have. Feeling special because of fame is a great illusion.”
On Set: She realized the industry didn’t work as she expected, so she adopted a simple solution: “I approach everyone as myself… producer, director, crew, I treat everyone the same. My head doesn’t get confused this way.”
On Love: She feels modern relationships have been devalued.
- “We treat people like iPhones, thinking, ‘I can always find a better one, an upgraded model.'”
On Life: Her priority is her own inner world. “I retreat into that world, which consists only of me and my things, to find strength. Every woman should experience living alone at least once.”

Work Ethic

Professionalism: She believes there is no room for error in the professional industry, unlike in conservatory where “the stage is a place to make mistakes.”
Role vs. Life: “My profession is not my life. Büşra and Büşra’s life come far before any profession.”
Boundaries: While she would do anything for the “role of a lifetime” (if it’s not purely commercial), she maintains boundaries to protect her personal life.
Perfectionism: She struggles with a form of perfectionism (“If it’s not perfect, it shouldn’t exist at all”) that she feels can hold her back.

Habits and Interests

Fitness: Maintains her form with Pilates and a healthy diet.
Home Life: She reads more than she watches films, keeps a journal, writes, and enjoys cooking healthy meals.
Hobbies: Enjoys meeting new people, walking, and photography.

Latest Project: Eşref Rüya

Büşra Develi’s latest television project is the new series “Eşref Rüya.”

Büşra Develi’s Role: Çiğdem Serim

Character Name: Çiğdem Serim
Role: A successful, ambitious, and work-obsessed Commissioner (Komiser) in the police force.
Unit: She works in the Organized Crime Unit.
Primary Goal: Her main objective is to dismantle the “Yetimler” (Orphans), one of the most dangerous underground organizations.
Character Traits: Dedicated, resolute, and fully committed to her fight against crime.

Büşra Develi: Filmography and Awards

Television Series

2025– Eşref Rüya (Çiğdem) – Kanal D
Yakında (Soon): Kasaba (Role TBD) – Netflix
Yakında (Soon): Benden İçeri (Hande) – tabii
2021: Akıncı (Nergis Emiroğlu) – atv
2018: Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi (Eleni) – Kanal D
2017–2018: Fi (Bilge Kara) – PuhuTV
2016: Tatlı İntikam (Rüzgar) – Kanal D
2015: Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar (Selin) – Star TV

Films

2020: Karakomik Filmler: Deli (Meral)
2018: Arada (Lara)
2018: Hadi Be Oğlum (Leyla)
2017: Ayla (Nimet)
2017: Bitmiş Aşklar Müzesi (Short Film)

Theater

2019: Yak Bunu
2016: Burada.Bugün (Julie)

Awards

2016: Ekin Yazın Dostları Theater Awards / Young Talent Award (Burada.Bugün)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is Büşra Develi?
- A Turkish actress.
How old is Büşra Develi?
- 32 years old (Born 1993).
Where is Büşra Develi from?
- Born in Kocaeli (Izmit).
What is Büşra Develi’s most famous role?
- She is widely known for her role as ‘Bilge’ in the series Fi.
What college did Büşra Develi graduate from?
- Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Theater Department.
What was Büşra Develi’s first series?
- Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar (2015).
What is Büşra Develi’s height?
- 1.82 m (approx. 5’11”).
What is Büşra Develi’s zodiac sign?
- Virgo.
What is her next project?
- Her most current project is the new series Eşref Rüya.