, author: Plackhin A.

Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı: a touching love story

The couple has been together for less than a year, but they are already preparing for the wedding.

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Hande Erçel is a Turkish model and actress who has gained fame not only in her homeland, but also abroad. Her success and popularity have become a dream for thousands of girls, and the personal life of a celebrity has always aroused great interest among her fans. Recently it became known that Hande Erçel is dating billionaire Hakan Sabancı, which caused even more excitement around the actress.

Hakan Sabancı is a famous businessman and heir to one of the richest families in Turkey. His wealth and charm have earned him the unofficial status of "Turkey's top heartthrob." But despite his popularity, Hakan has always been very discreet about his personal life.

So far, no one knows exactly when and how the relationship between Hakan and Hande began. They prefer to keep their personal life away from prying eyes and not comment on this topic. But observers noticed that from time to time they appear together in public and spend time in cafes and restaurants. In February 2023, paparazzi were able to photograph them together, which only intensified rumors of their romance.

Turkish journalist Ufuk Ozcan even shared his guesses that Hakan and Hande spent New Year's Eve together. According to his information, the actress invited the billionaire to her home to celebrate the holiday in privacy. But all these rumors and assumptions remain just guesses, since none of the celebrities confirm their romantic feelings.

However, in the spring of 2023, Hakan Sabancı and Hande Erçel officially confirmed their relationship. This became known after they were spotted together at the airport, where they said goodbye before Hakan's departure. This confirmation caused a huge stir among their fans and the media.

Although Hande previously denied rumors about her personal life and asked not to be drawn into a fantasy world, she is now openly showing her feelings for Hakan. The couple has become one of the most talked about celebrities in the world and their romantic story continues to attract the attention of millions of people.

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Despite the fact that the couple had been dating for just under a year, in January 2024 it became known that they had already decided to legitimize their relationship. At the moment, the lovers are busy actively preparing for the ceremony, which is planned for this summer. They choose the ideal place for the wedding, and also look for a mansion in which to live after the wedding.

It is known that the couple spent the Christmas holidays in Bali, which may have been a kind of pre-wedding trip. According to the portal, the lovers are planning to have a modest ceremony abroad. However, the groom's family insists on holding the event in Istanbul, where they themselves live.

Turkish media report that an obstacle to the wedding may arise in the form of Hakan's mother, Arzu Sabancı. According to rumors, she does not approve of Hande Erçel’s activities, which makes her skeptical about her future daughter-in-law. It is reported that Arzu Sabanci will give her consent to the marriage only under one condition, which is still kept secret. However, some sources suggest that this is a requirement to leave public activities.

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