Hilmi Cem İntepe

Hilmi Cem İntepe — Biography

Hilmi Cem İntepe was born on 19 May 1992 in Muğla. He studied at the Muğla University School of Physical Education and Sports and, after taking up salsa dancing at the age of 17, became a multiple-time Turkish youth champion in the discipline.

He first gained wide recognition through television competitions: after appearing on Türkiye's Got Talent, he won Survivor in 2013 as part of the Volunteers team, finished third in the 2015 Survivor All Star cast, and returned to the All Star lineup again in 2018.

He moved into acting after the competition, starting with the series Muhteşem Yüzyıl, and went on to appear in Çalıkuşu and Bodrum Masalı, as well as the films Çılgın Dersane 4 - Ada and Stajyer Mafya; in later years he continued his career with roles in Hürkuş: Göklerdeki Kahraman, Maria ile Mustafa and Ya İstiklal Ya Ölüm. In the summer of 2026, he drew renewed attention with remarks about Acun Ilıcalı concerning his transition from Survivor champion to actor.