Ilker is born in Istanbul to a German mother and a Turkish father in 1984. Following his graduation from University as well as for the soundtrack of the series and Silsile/Consequences. Ilker is also a PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor since 2004 and has been free/scuba diving since the age of 10. He is based in Istanbul and London.
Although he is left-handed, he plays guitar with his right hand.
Trained at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) 3 year Classical Acting.
He speaks English fluently.