In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Aykut Hilmi.
Aykut is a multi-skilled performer and entrepreneur who has achieved major success across dance, acting & musical theatre throughout his storied career.
From playing the lead in Saturday Night Fever to dancing with Madonna and appearing as a series regular in East Enders, Aykut has truly experienced all facets of the entertainment industry at the highest level.
As well as finding success as a performer, Aykut also excels in the business world, where he has taken his bar/restaurant Starfish & Coffee from strength to strength, serving happy customers daily and playing host to Monologue Slam's and Live Mic nights which have helped artists such as Freya Ridings gain management.
This episode details the ins and outs of Aykut's career from an unusual route into training, to learning lines in German for Saturday Night Fever despite not speaking the language, behind the scene insights on EastEnders and more. Aykut's career presents an insipiring example of working hard, being adaptable and using your success and network to give back to future generations.
