ÇAĞLAR ERTUĞRUL FRIEND OF AUDEMARS PIGUET

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Who is Çağlar Ertugrul? Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your story?

Born and raised in İzmir, I am a nature-loving person and a fan of sports and arts. I’m trying to get myself a place in this life. The more I try, the more things begin to seem meaningless. That’s where I think the real adventure comes in. Everyone is responsible for putting meaning into their own life because for all of us, the end of the movie is obvious. What makes me happy is to commune with nature and engage in the arts. I derive great pleasure from learning new things, traveling every inch of İzmir, where I was born and grew up and which I still haven’t discovered 100 percent. As far as my job is concerned, I might have been swept along the current perhaps, but I have now taken the strings in my hand and decided that being productive would be more satisfying.

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You were born in Izmir and have lived in Istanbul for a long time. Do you have plans to return to the city you were born in? Or another city where you dream of living in?

I came to Istanbul in 2005 to study at Koç University. I’m still getting used to it. In fact, I like chaotic cities like New York City and London, but the irregularity of Istanbul is really exhausting. When I don’t have any work on my agenda, I return to Urla, my home. Living in Urla is certainly more peaceful. But if I had a choice, I would like to live in a Swiss town on the shores of Lake Leman.

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You studied mechanical engineering at university, how did you step into acting? Is it a passion that comes from childhood or a journey that emerged spontaneously?

I actually studied it willingly, and I’m glad I graduated, but as a career, I wanted to do something about cinema. It was a passion that already existed in me. I couldn’t show the necessary dedication and ambition, I’d say it was a little spontaneous. I joined the theater club in college. I have been involved in amateur theatre for many years. After countless test shots, luck favoured me in front of the camera and I thus entered a successful journey.

What is the most important moment in your career for you?

Definitely meeting Alper Çağlar, the author and director of the “Dağ” movie. He was a director who had proven himself anew at the time and he has given a chance to me, who had not been heard of before. Maybe he took a risk. But I believe it has been a successful step in every way. Everyone has ups and downs in their careers, and the most valuable thing for me was meeting Alper and making movies together.

Could you tell us about your plans for the future?

There’s a film project my friend and I are working on. We want to start shooting around March 2021. We are trying to produce a distinctive movie that will show up in festivals. Other than this we have a project for an action series for digital platforms which we would like to realize as soon as possible. As part of my longer-term plans, I’d like to see myself as a reputable actress in Los Angeles. I had a short-term education and work adventure, but I had to come back to Turkey. I still feel an occasional regret about that.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, 41mm case, Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet, blue dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers, Water resistant at 50 meters

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Do you have an idol whom you dream about working together in a project or who is a role model for you?

The actors I have worked together so far were very valuable, and I’m sure I’ll continue to act with many other talented names in the future as well. It would be my dream to act with suchmasters as Şener Şen, Haluk Bilginer, Tilbe Saran and Nur Sürer in Turkey. It would really be wonderful if I could act in a David Fincher or Paul Thomas Anderson movie abroad.

Cinema, theater or television?

Frankly speaking I have always been in love with cinema, and I didn’t know much about theater. It was when I started receiving trainings and got on the stage that the passion for theatre gripped me. When choosing a project on television, you need to be more careful if you have the opportunity. Because productions are usually consumed faster. Television is also very valuable when you have lasting and original productions. I would like to be remembered as someone who did movies only.

How does the pandemic period that affects the who world go for you? Have you had any new learnings during this period?

Staying with my family in Urla has been a great luxury for me. We had a chance to focus on our products that we cultivate in our garden. I am person who cherishes in isolation so my social life has not been affected much. We have continued to obey the rules and learnt to be more patient. I believe that the whole world should now be more respectful and protective of its resources. We must not lose the value of soil, water and air.

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How would you describe your style?

As someone coming from İzmir, I like comfortable and sporty clothes, but when I started participating in chic events in Istanbul, as necessitated by my job, there have been some styles that inspired me. I prefer to dress in a solemn and classic style when needed, but I also like looking social and trendy. I like English and Italian styles and enjoy clean and sharp combinations.

What does the Audemars Piguet brand mean to you? What affects you most in the story of the brand?

It reminds me of the harmony of art and engineering. It’s not that easy to merge these two. Perhaps I can appreciate it better because I studied mechanical engineering. There are numerous Swiss-made watch brands which are extremely successful and high quality, but Audemars Piguet deserves higher respect for preserving its family structure and for not compromising in quality throughout the years. I was captivated by the angular lines and mechanism of the Royal Oak model when I had first seen it.

What is your favorite model of Audemars Piguet?

There’s none I don’t like! But probably, my favorite is the black ceramic Royal Oak Tourbillon. I think the new Code 11.59 series will make an indelible impression for many years to come. The rose gold chrono model with its purple strap, especially, looks remarkable.