Birol Tarkan Yildiz was born in Turkey. Growing up in Switzerland, he became a professional Karate fighter with an impressive record. 14 Times Swiss Champion, European Champion and World Champion. After his professional Karate career in Tokyo, he moved back to Zurich to focus on his acting career . Being a trained actor from ‘Zurich Filmactors School’, Birol Tarkan Yildiz is regarded as one of the few upcoming, international Turkish action stars today.