Tugay Mercan is a Turkish television, film, and theater actor born on December 10, 1982, in Istanbul. While studying at the Theater Department of Haliç University, he began performing on stage at the Bakırköy Municipal Theaters and developed his acting career there. Mercan is particularly known for his roles in television productions such as Suskunlar, Asla Vazgeçmem, Kızım, and Mahkum. In recent years, he has attracted widespread attention for his portrayal of the character "Demir" in the series İnci Taneleri. Mercan, who is admired for his natural acting both on stage and on screen, continues his career with various projects.