Born as Alexandra Lisowska in 1506 in Rutenya, Ukraine. Kidnapped by Tatar raiders in 1520 at age 20. Received private education in Ottoman palace
Built by Mimar Sinan between 1550-1557 for Süleyman the Magnificent. Features four 76-meter minarets representing Ottoman sultans. Contains 53-meter dome with 32 windows, based on Hagia Sophia. Prayer hall measures 58.5x57.5 meters with tympana windows
Suleiman succeeded his father Selim I as Ottoman sultan in 1520. He had 17 women in his harem as Şehzade. His other potential heirs Mehmed and Mustafa died before his reign
Turkish historical series created by Meral Okay. Based on Suleiman the Magnificent and Hürrem Sultan's life. Premiered on Show TV in January 2011. Each episode 90-150 minutes long. Final episode aired June 11, 2014 with 139 episodes
Born on August 12, 1983, in Kassel, Germany to Turkish father and German actress mother. Has Turkish-German citizenship and fluent in German, Turkish, and English. Has two older brothers and a sister, Canan, who is a jazz musician