The Turkish star Hande Erçel expressed feeling safe and secure in her romantic relationship with businessman Hakan Sabancı, affirming that there is true love between them, which she considers the most important thing she needs in her life right now.

Hande spoke on a TV program about the changes she has gone through due to fame, explaining that she is in a phase of rediscovering herself. In response to the question, “Who is Hande?” she said, “I used to know who I was, but now I’m trying to get to know myself again.”

Despite her success, the star revealed the challenges she faced, especially under the constant pressure of criticism, saying, “When you are always under the microscope, your boundaries start to fade.”

“Great Pain”

She also recalled the loss of her mother, highlighting the deep pain it left in her life, saying, “My mother’s voice is still in my ears and has never left me.” She added that the public was harsh with their criticism during this time, describing it as “an inappropriate choice” of timing.

On a touching personal note, Hande talked about her niece, Mavi, who suffered a sudden health scare. She described her as “a divine gift” after recent test results came back negative, bringing joy and gratitude to the family’s hearts.

Despite her striking beauty that draws much attention, Hande expressed frustration at having her success reduced to just her appearance, saying, “People always tell me ‘You’re beautiful,’ but success doesn’t come from beauty—it’s about getting closer to your dreams.”

Hande Erçel: “I Faced Bullying”

The Turkish star also admitted the deep impact bullying had on her early in her career, saying, “I was twenty years old, everything about me was under attack, and it wasn’t easy for me to forgive.”

Hande concluded the interview by expressing her emotional exhaustion, but affirmed her readiness to open new doors in her life and career, saying, “I’m tired, but I’m ready to move forward toward new horizons.”