Definition of Love from the Perspective of Barış Arduç, Husband of Gupse Özay

Barış Arduç, the famous Turkish cinema and television actor known for series such as “Kiralık Aşk”, “Alparslan: Büyük Selçuklu”, and the film “Deliha”, recently spoke about his view on love.

This popular actor, who married Gupse Özay in 2020, has always been in the spotlight with his impactful performances and personal life. This couple, who first met behind the scenes of the film “Deliha,” got married in the city of Izmir after a period of romantic relationship.

On September 9, 2022, they experienced the joy of becoming parents for the first time with the birth of their daughter Jan Asya.

Appearance on the Cover of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Magazine

Barış Arduç, who has a large fan base not only in Turkey but also worldwide, recently appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia magazine and once again attracted attention by sharing his photos from Paris.

Barış Arduç's Unique Definition of Love

In this interview, Arduç was asked about his definition of love. He responded with a deep and different perspective:

Love is a broad and deep concept for me that cannot be confined to a simple definition. I don’t want to give a poetic answer, because I believe love is not a subject to show off about. Love is a powerful emotion that includes passion, affection, admiration, and loyalty towards something or someone. We can call anything we believe in with respect, love, admiration, and devotion—love.

“Love is not something to show off about”

Arduç also emphasized that love is not a concept that one can talk about with pride or arrogance. He said:

I don’t want my answer to sound poetic, because love is not something that can be talked about arrogantly.

The Inner Power of Love

Barış Arduç further added that love encompasses all human emotions including passion, admiration, affection, and loyalty. He considered love an inner force that lies behind many of our human decisions and emotions.