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Based in Istanbul & Leuven














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DOĞA ERGÜVEN

DOĞA ERGÜVEN

DOĞA ERGÜVEN

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Meet Doğa

Hi, I'm Doğa! I'm a Turkish actor based in Belgium with a passion for honest, emotionally driven storytelling. My experience spans classical and contemporary theatre, where I've explored a wide range of characters through both spoken text and physical performance.

Portraying Young Medusa was a defining experience in my development as an actor. The role challenged me both emotionally and physically, pushing me to explore vulnerability, transformation, and the expressive power of movement. It deepened my appreciation for character-driven storytelling and strengthened my interest in performances that communicate through emotion, symbolism, and physicality as much as dialogue.

I approach every project with curiosity, discipline, and a collaborative mindset. Whether performing on stage or in front of the camera, my goal is always the same: to create truthful performances that connect with audiences and serve the story.

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SKILLS

Character Development Physical Theatre Movement Emotional Expression Improvisation Voice & Diction Ensemble Acting Screen Acting

SPECIAL SKILLS

Singing Dance Driving Licence Sports

QUICK FACTS

Based Belgium Nationality Turkish Languages Turkish (Native) · English (Fluent) Available For Theatre · Film · TV · Commercial

Projects

Projects

Projects


Theater is where I find connection, creativity, and the freedom to ask‬ bold questions about identity and morality.


All Works

Shared Shadows

Shared Shadows

Tintagiles • March 2026

Directors: Nadia Shutova and Anna Volkova

CampusToneel's first English-language production, inspired by Maurice Maeterlinck's The Death of Tintagiles. I portrayed Tintagiles in a highly physical and symbolic performance where movement became the primary storytelling tool. The production relied on emotional metaphors, stylized choreography, and non-verbal expression to create an immersive theatrical experience.

Tintagiles • November 2024

Directors: Nadia Shutova and Anna Volkova

CampusToneel’s first English-language production, inspired by Maurice Maeterlinck’s The Death of Tintagiles. I portrayed Tintagiles in a highly physical and symbolic performance where movement became the primary storytelling tool. The production relied on emotional metaphors, stylized choreography, and non-verbal expression to create an immersive theatrical experience.

Role · Tintagiles (Physical Performance)
Style · Symbolist Theatre · Physical Theatre
Skills · Physical Theatre · Non-verbal Storytelling · Ensemble Acting · Emotional Expression · Stylized Movement

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      Role

      Tintagiles (Physical Performance)
      Style

      Symbolist Theatre · Physical Theatre
      Skills

      Physical Theatre · Non-verbal Storytelling · Ensemble Acting · Emotional Expression · Stylized Movement

      The Importance of Being Earnest

      The Importance of Being Earnest

      Cecily Cardew · April 2025

      Directors: Doğa Ergüven & Jake Becker

      Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners. I focused on comic timing, rhythm, and the innocence beneath Cecily's romantic imagination.


      Cecily Cardew · April 2025

      Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners. I focused on comic timing, rhythm, and the innocence beneath Cecily’s romantic imagination.


      Role · Lead

      Style · Comedy of Manners

      Skills · Comic Timing · Dialogue Delivery · Stage Presence,











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      Role · Lead

      Style · Comedy of Manners

      Skills · Comic Timing · Dialogue Delivery · Stage Presence,


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      Machinal

      Machinal

      Telephone Girl · March 2025

      Director: Jake Becker

      An expressionist ensemble production exploring industrialized society and isolation. My performance balanced stylized movement with emotionally restrained acting.

      Telephone Girl · March 2025

      Director: Jake Becker

      An expressionist ensemble production exploring industrialized society and isolation. My performance balanced stylized movement with emotionally restrained acting.

      Role
      Supporting

      Style
      Expressionism

      Skills
      Ensemble Performance · Stylized Movement · Emotional Restraint

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          Supporting

          Style
          Expressionism

          Skills
          Ensemble Performance · Stylized Movement · Emotional Restraint

          100th Year Anniversary

          Director: Jake Becker

          A composition performance created to celebrate the 100th year of the Robert College theatre club, built from staged excerpts and sketches inspired by plays performed throughout the club’s history.

          Metamorphosis

          The Clerk · March 2024

          An ensemble-based physical theatre production centered on body language, group dynamics, and visual storytelling.


          Role

          Supporting

          Style

          Physical Theatre

          Skills
          Movement · Ensemble Performance · Non-verbal Storytelling

          Life of Galileo

          Fat Prelate · March 2024

          Supporting role within Brechtian theatre, emphasizing ensemble storytelling, physical characterization, and epic theatre techniques.

          Role

          Supporting

          Style

          Epic Theatre

          Skills

          Ensemble Acting · Brechtian Performance · Character Work

          Medusa's Tale

          Medusa’s Tale

          Young Medusa · December 2023

          Director: Jake Becker

          A physically and emotionally demanding role exploring trauma, vulnerability, and transformation. The performance relied heavily on emotional truth and expressive movement.

          Young Medusa · December 2023

          Director: Jake Becker

          A physically and emotionally demanding role exploring trauma, vulnerability, and transformation. The performance relied heavily on emotional truth and expressive movement.

          Role
          Lead

          Style
          Contemporary Drama

          Skills
          Emotional Vulnerability · Physical Expression · Dramatic Acting

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              Lead

              Style
              Contemporary Drama

              Skills
              Emotional Vulnerability · Physical Expression · Dramatic Acting

              Queen Lear

              Queen Lear

              Edmund · June 2023

              Director: Cem Yanılmaz

              Assistant Director: Doğa Ergüven

              A gender-swapped adaptation of Shakespeare’s Queen Lear. I portrayed Edmund as a manipulative yet deeply vulnerable anti-hero, exploring ambition, rejection, and breaking the fourth wall through direct audience interaction.

              Edmund · June 2023

              Director: Cem Yanılmaz

              Assistant Director: Doğa Ergüven

              A gender-swapped adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear. I portrayed Edmund as a manipulative yet deeply vulnerable anti-hero, exploring ambition, rejection, and breaking the fourth wall through direct audience interaction.

              Role · Lead

              Style · Classical Drama · Tragedy

              Skills · Character Analysis · Fourth Wall · Shakespeare

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                  Role · Lead

                  Style · Classical Drama · Tragedy

                  Skills · Character Analysis · Fourth Wall · Shakespeare

                  Bacchae

                  Bacchae

                  Maenad #3 (Thalia) · March 2023

                  Director: Jake Becker

                  Created a complete backstory for a seemingly minor ensemble role, transforming "Maenad #3" into a fully realized character driven by freedom, devotion, and collective movement.

                  Maenad #3 (Thalia) · March 2023

                  Director: Jake Becker

                  Created a complete backstory for a seemingly minor ensemble role, transforming “Maenad #3” into a fully realized character driven by freedom, devotion, and collective movement.

                  Role
                  Supporting

                  Style
                  Greek Tragedy · Physical Theatre

                  Skills
                  Ensemble Work · Character Creation · Movement

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                      Supporting

                      Style
                      Greek Tragedy · Physical Theatre

                      Skills
                      Ensemble Work · Character Creation · Movement

                      Clue

                      Clue

                      Mrs. White · June 2022

                      Directors: Özlem Kanar & Hande Akat

                      A fast-paced mystery comedy requiring sharp comedic timing, stylized movement, and strong ensemble chemistry.

                      Mrs. White · June 2022

                      Directors: Özlem Kanar & Hande Akat

                      A fast-paced mystery comedy requiring sharp comedic timing, stylized movement, and strong ensemble chemistry.

                      Role
                      Lead

                      Style
                      Mystery Comedy

                      Skills
                      Comic Timing · Ensemble Work · Character Acting

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                          Lead

                          Style
                          Mystery Comedy

                          Skills
                          Comic Timing · Ensemble Work · Character Acting

                          Shrek Jr. the Musical

                          Shrek Jr. the Musical

                          Lord Farquaad · April 2022

                          Director: Caitlin Dunne

                          A comedic musical role that developed my confidence in physical comedy, character transformation, and stage presence.

                          Lord Farquaad · April 2022

                          Director: Caitlin Dunne

                          A comedic musical role that developed my confidence in physical comedy, character transformation, and stage presence.

                          Role
                          Lead

                          Style
                          Musical Comedy

                          Skills
                          Comedy · Character Transformation · Stage Presence

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                              Role
                              Lead

                              Style
                              Musical Comedy

                              Skills
                              Comedy · Character Transformation · Stage Presence

                              Contact: Let's Create Something Meaningful.

                              I'm always open to opportunities in theatre, film, television, commercials, voice acting, and creative collaborations. If you're interested in working together or would like to discuss a project, I'd love to hear from you.

                              Email: edogaerguven@gmail.com

                              Phone :

                              🇹🇷 +90 5415970152

                              🇧🇪 +32 494 19 87 45

                              Instagram: @dogaerguven

                              Tiktok: @dogaerguven


                              Currently based in Istanbul and Belgium • Available for projects across Europe.

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                              © 2026 Doğa Ergüven

                              Theater

                              Film

                              Television

                              Commercials

                              Voice Acting

                              Creative Collab

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                              Available For Work

                              Currently seeking agency representation

                              Istanbul - Brussels - Leuven

                              Available for:

                              • Film

                              • TV

                              • Theater

                              • Commercial

                              Available For Work

                              Currently seeking agency representation

                              Istanbul - Brussels - Leuven

                              Available for:

                              • Film

                              • TV

                              • Theater

                              • Commercial

                              Available For Work

                              Currently seeking agency representation

                              Istanbul - Brussels - Leuven

                              Available for:

                              • Film

                              • TV

                              • Theater

                              • Commercial