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Yasemin Cem is a multilingual, trained actor with a background in both film and theatre. She graduated from Fordham University with a concentration in Performance and has been part of a range of productions, including the television series Hay Sultan and independent projects like Krizalit and The Tip.

Background

On stage, she has taken on roles in Fordham MainStage productions such as The House of Bernarda Alba, Dance Nation, and Aulis, as well as studio productions like My Sweetest Baby Angel Princess and When Birds Don’t Fly. While theatre holds a special place in her heart, she is especially excited about new opportunities in film and television.

Her training includes programs at Juilliard, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and West End Stage in London, where she has worked with experienced instructors to develop her craft. Fluent in Turkish, Portuguese, and English, she enjoys working on diverse projects and adapting to different storytelling styles.

Beyond acting, Yasemin has experience in fencing, dance, and movement-based performance, skills that she brings to her work when the role calls for it. She is always looking to grow as a performer and collaborate on meaningful projects.

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Working experience

Education & Training

Fordham University, BA in Theatre Concentration in Performance 2025 - New York

Professors: Destiny Lily, Tina Benko, Matthew Maguire, Rich Topel, Atticus Orsborn, Brett Radke, May Adrales, Christopher Burney, Andrea Haring, Tonya Pinkins, George Drance, Chauntee Irving

Fordham University, BA in Theatre Concentration in Performance 2025 - New York

Professors: Destiny Lily, Tina Benko, Matthew Maguire, Rich Topel, Atticus Orsborn, Brett Radke, May Adrales, Christopher Burney, Andrea Haring, Tonya Pinkins, George Drance, Chauntee Irving

Fordham University, BA in Theatre Concentration in Performance 2025 - New York

Professors: Destiny Lily, Tina Benko, Matthew Maguire, Rich Topel, Atticus Orsborn, Brett Radke, May Adrales, Christopher Burney, Andrea Haring, Tonya Pinkins, George Drance, Chauntee Irving

Private Acting Coaching - New York

Goli Sami

Private Acting Coaching - New York

Goli Sami

Private Acting Coaching - New York

Goli Sami

Sueda Cil Studio - New York

Sueda Cil, Fulya Sirin

Sueda Cil Studio - New York

Sueda Cil, Fulya Sirin

Sueda Cil Studio - New York

Sueda Cil, Fulya Sirin

Juilliard Summer Program - Geneva

Rachel Calloway, Jean-Paul Bjorlin, Ryan Casey

Juilliard Summer Program - Geneva

Rachel Calloway, Jean-Paul Bjorlin, Ryan Casey

Juilliard Summer Program - Geneva

Rachel Calloway, Jean-Paul Bjorlin, Ryan Casey

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Summer Program - New York

Susan Pilar, George Heslin, Dennis Reid, Christopher McGovern, Aimee Rials, David Dean Bottrel

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Summer Program - New York

Susan Pilar, George Heslin, Dennis Reid, Christopher McGovern, Aimee Rials, David Dean Bottrel

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Summer Program - New York

Susan Pilar, George Heslin, Dennis Reid, Christopher McGovern, Aimee Rials, David Dean Bottrel

West End Stage Summer Program - London

West End Stage Summer Program - London

West End Stage Summer Program - London

Theater Arts Center – New York

Robert Laconi

Theater Arts Center – New York

Robert Laconi

Theater Arts Center – New York

Robert Laconi

Priving Singing Coach - Istanbul

Çelik Kasapoğlu


Skills & Languages

SKILLS

Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano/F3-C5 Belt, Fencing (competitive), Dance: Forró (advanced), Samba (intermediate), Salsa (basic), Wakeboarding (intermediate)

SKILLS

Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano/F3-C5 Belt, Fencing (competitive), Dance: Forró (advanced), Samba (intermediate), Salsa (basic), Wakeboarding (intermediate)

SKILLS

Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano/F3-C5 Belt, Fencing (competitive), Dance: Forró (advanced), Samba (intermediate), Salsa (basic), Wakeboarding (intermediate)

LANGUAGES

Turkish (native), Portuguese (fluent), English (fluent), French (conversational)

LANGUAGES

Turkish (native), Portuguese (fluent), English (fluent), French (conversational)

LANGUAGES

Turkish (native), Portuguese (fluent), English (fluent), French (conversational)

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