An actor whose second role is showing up for others
Can Yaman was born on November 8, 1989, in Suadiye, Istanbul, Turkey. Long before the film sets and magazine covers, he was raised on a simple idea passed down by his family: that success only means something if it's shared.
That philosophy followed him through a law degree, an international acting career spanning television dramas watched across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, and now into the founding of Can Yaman Foundation — a charity built around the three causes he cares about most: children's welfare, disaster relief, and community development.
A message from Can
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Career & Philanthropy Timeline
Founder, Can Yaman Foundation
Launched the foundation to formalize years of independent giving into a structured organization spanning children's welfare, disaster relief, and community development.
International breakout with "Viola Come il Mare"
Lead role in the Italian television series that expanded his audience across Europe and Latin America — and with it, the reach of his charitable causes.
"El Turco" and rising global recognition
A period drama role that became a cultural moment — used ever since as a platform to spotlight humanitarian causes at press events and premieres.
First relief deployment
Personally funded and joined an emergency relief effort following flooding in a rural province — the experience that shaped the Disaster Relief pillar years later.
Brands and institutions standing with the mission
GABBANA
-BENZ
PARTNER NGO
ALLIANCE
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Every donation goes directly toward active projects across children's welfare, disaster relief, and community development.
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