Born and raised in London, to Turkish Cypriot and half Irish parents, Turgay left Loughborough University with a sport and exercise degree having previously worked as a personal trainer, one of his passions for helping others through sport and wellbeing. During his first modelling season, Turgay walked for London brands, Nicholas Daley, Liam Hodges and twice for Paris based Marine Serra, alongside his sister.  One of Turgay’s first still’s shoot was for Beauty Papers magazine, celebrating Middle Eastern beauty. Turgay’s other passion is to further develop his film photography, his aim to show more diversity through the lense of his camera.