Tugrul Dilhan Arslan (born 12 February 1983) is a Turkish-Australian actor and model, born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. He is the second of four siblings and has always been full of energy, which he first channeled through sports like Australian Rules Football, Karate, and Kickboxing throughout his school years.

 

In 2001, Dilhan trained under Helene Abicare and completed an international modelling and acting academy. During this time, he was selected to model for the prestigious Melbourne Cup Fashion Parade.

 

Known for his warm personality and strong work ethic, Dilhan began modelling at a young age and has since featured in fashion shoots, catalogues, and TV commercials. After completing several acting courses, he transitioned into film and television, landing roles in a range of productions including Rush, City Homicide, Gallipoli, and Winners & Losers.

 

His recent work includes roles in Australian feature films City of the Damned, Charlie Bonnet, and the lead role of ‘Baran’ in the Turkish feature film Dadas, filmed on location in 2015.