Mehmet Akif Alakurt (born July 23, 1979) is a Turkish-born Georgian actor and former model. He is best known for his role as Maraz Ali in the Tv series Adanalñ (2008-2010). His role as Boran AÃÂa in the television drama Sñla (2006âÂÂ2008) brought him national and international recognition.
Mehmet Akif Alakurt began his career in the fashion industry as a model under the Neà Âe Erberk agency. In 1998, he was awarded the titles of Most Promising Model and Turkey Prince. His modeling career quickly gained momentum, and in 2001, he won both the Best Model of Turkey and Best Model of the World titles. He went on to win the Best Model of the World award again in 2002.
Following his success in modeling, Alakurt transitioned into acting. He made his television debut in 2002 in the series Kñrñk Ayna, portraying the character Ali Kirman alongside Kadir ðnanñr, Burak Hakkñ, and Yeà Âim Büber. In 2005, he played the role of Kenan in Zeytin Dalñ, acting opposite Bergüzar Korel. The following year, he appeared in the drama Hacñ as Ahmet Gesili, starring with veteran actor Tuncel Kurtiz.
Alakurt's breakthrough came in 2006 when he was cast as Boran AÃÂa, the male lead in the television series Sñla. His performance as the authoritative but devoted husband of Cansu Dere's character gained widespread acclaim and made him a household name across Turkey and internationally.
In 2008, he took on the role of Maraz Ali in the crime drama Adanalñ. His character was portrayed as a clever and principled thief, and the show enjoyed a successful multi-season run. In 2011, he starred in Reis as Murat, a man who returns to Turkey from the United States to find his family facing serious financial troubles. The character takes up work as a fisherman to support his loved ones and repay their debts.
After 2014, Alakurt gradually stepped away from acting and has since remained largely out of the public eye.
In 2022, via an Instagram story, Alakurt stated that he is of Georgian descent. .