Born in 1998, Melis Minkari studied Radio, Cinema, and Television at Bilgi University. Her star rose with the character Aybike Eren in Kardeşlerim, one of the most-watched series over its four-year run, garnering a strong fan base both in Turkey and internationally. Minkari also appeared in the popular digital series Aşk 101 and gained stage experience with the Broadway in Istanbul Musical. Passionate about music, she plays drums, piano, and guitar.