Barış Arduç is a Swiss-born Albanian actor who is best known for his breakthrough role of Ömer İplikçi in the Star TV series 'Kiralık Aşk' (Love for Rent), for which he won two 'Golden Butterfly TV Awards'. He began acting professionally after meeting with theater actress, Ayla Algan, and began appearing in a number of supporting roles in series such as 'Küçük Hanımefendi', 'Dinle Sevgili', 'Pis Yedili', and 'Benim İçin Üzülme'. He gained a foothold in the industry with his recurring role of Selim Bayraktar in the series 'Bugünün Saraylısı' and gained popularity for appearing opposite Gupse Özay in the comedy film 'Deliha'. His other acting credits include the television series 'Racon: Ailem İçin' and the films 'Sadece Sen' and 'Mutluluk Zamanı'. He is also a well-known philanthropist who closely works with various charitable organizations, especially the Cancer-free Life Society. He serves as the Goodwill Ambassador of the organization and has collaborated with it in several projects including the 'Sportsman Angels' project, the 3rd Traditional 'Shopping Lives' ceremony and 'Social Change Projects'. He has worked with the Haçiko (Protection of Animals from Despair and Disinterest) Association and the Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV) as well.