He studied economics at Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir. He also studied theatre at the Müjdat Gezen Art Center before moving to Istanbul. He received method and on-camera training in Üçmota and Craft Theatre Centers.
He started high school in Bursa Erkek Lisesi in 2000 and played basketball from a very young age. He was on his high school basketball team and in the school's band. He began singing and playing guitar when he was 15.
