Since bursting onto our screens Ekin Su Cülcüloğlu has been gradually climbing the ranks of best-known stars. Here we explore her career, new relationship milestones and how much she is worth today. This is all about her life as of November 2024.
Early Life and Education
Ekin Su, was born on 21 August 1994 in Islington, London to Turkish parents and moved to Loughton, Essex when she was ten-year-old. In 2015, she graduated with a degree from the University of Central Lancashire and studied performing arts. Her early career is also marked with changing names from Susie Hayzel to Su Ekin Cülcüloğlu. Which made her struggle for an identity in the showbiz.
Career Highlights
Ekin-Su started out entering beauty pageants, and was crowned Miss Asia Pacific World in 2011 when she represented Ireland. She moved on into acting and she was casted as Işıl, a photographer from London in the Turkish TV Series Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk (2020).
The bombshell appearance was in 2022 when she competed on the eighth series of ITV2’s Love Island. Ekin-Su, who won the series with Davide Sanclimenti, has been in the public eye ever since. After “Love Island,” she appeared alongside Davide in a travel series on ITV2 documenting their travels together.
Ekin-Su appeared on our screens in 2023 as a contestant on the fifteenth series of Dancing on Ice alongside partner, professional skater Brendyn Hatfield. She did not advance past Week 4, but overall had positive reviews. In October 2023, she was also seen as a celebrity expert on The Wheel.
2024 Ekin-Su took the leap into international reality television on season two of the American version f “The Traitors” on Peacock. She did get a lot of exposure and was eliminated on episode 4. In 2024, she entered the “Celebrity Big Brother” house and ended up being the fourth person evicted during the twenty-third series of that show.
Recent Relationship Events from the Past Couple of Months
Ekin-Su has found herself at the centre of controversy regarding her dating life. Her post “Love Island” romance with Davide Sanclimenti was both public and passionate with a few twists and turns. They confirmed their break up in June 2023, but got back together later that same year before another split in January 2024.
In November 2024, Ekin-Su was spotted getting close to “Married At First Sight UK” 2023 contestant Georges Berthonneau. The one half of the couple had been recently seen with the other at a gym in Essex, leading everyone to believe that they were an item. Ekin-Su was referred to as a “dream” by Georges following their previous admiration of one another. But amid speculation of their link, Ekin-Su insisted she remains unattached.
Net Worth, Endorsements 2023 Net Worth And More
As a result, Ekin-Su is raking it in. After winning “Love Island” she landed a £1 million deal withe the fashion retailer Oh Polly where she became the brands ambassador and walked for them at New York Fashion Week. She also collaborated with BPerfect Cosmetics, significantly adding to her income.
Ekin-Su ranks third with a £1.6 million net worth as of 2024. She makes revenue through her television appearances, brand endorsements and public engagements. Most impressively, she was allegedly paid £100,000 for her participation in ‘Dancing on Ice’.
Recent Efforts and Path Forward
Outside of television, Ekin-Su has delved into other avenues. June 2024 – announced her first home purchase And after attending the Tony Awards in New York City, she hinted at a major new US tv project fuelling speculation she wanted to expand her career internationally.
A mix of skill, adaptability and calculation is perfectly encapsulated in Ekin-Su’s journey so far. With her likeable nature, she’s bound to have much more in store and plenty of future projects and collaborations.
