Ekin-Su

Ekin-Su is a British actress, model, reality TV star, and Instagram star who is famous because of her appearance in the season eight of reality TV show Love Island.

Profile Overview

Real Name: Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Stage Name: Ekin-Su
Nickname: Su
Birthday: August 21, 1994
Birthplace: Islington, London, England
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: British
Profession: Model, Actress, Instagram Star
Education: University of Central Lancashire
Hobbies: Singing, Traveling
Height: 167 cm (5’5”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Shoe Size: 5.5 (UK)
X: @ekinsuofficial
Instagram: @ekinsuofficial
TikTok: @ekinsuofficial

Ekin-Su effortlessly carries a chic, laid-back aesthetic pairing a graphic black tank top with classic blue denim jeans. This minimalist outfit highlights model-off-duty style with clean lines and comfortable everyday fashion. (instagram/ekinsuofficial)

Ekin-Su: Biography and Career Journey

Ekin-Su has had an interest in modeling and acting since a young age. Thus, she tried a career in the field to enter the world of professional entertainment.

Later, she competed for Ireland at Miss Asia Pacific World in 2011. Also, she went on to participate in other beauty pageants as well.

At the beginning of her career, the stunning woman used the stage names Su Ekin Cülcülolu and Su Hayzel to get good attention.

After that, in 2020, she was cast in the Turkish series Kuzey Yldz lk Aşk. In this case, she performed well as a series actress.

Furthermore, the great social media star became more famous after starring in the eighth season of Love Island. With this in mind, she won the reality show competition.

For these reasons, as a famous influencer, she is active on all social media, such as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

Personal Life and Relationships

James Lock

Ekin’s relationship was previously involved with a television personality who was also a businessman named James Lock.

However, there is no clue how their relationship began and ended. The two did not publicize the romance while still together.

Davide Sanclimenti

Ekin-Su has a special relationship with a television personality named Davide Sanclimenti.

The relationship between the two began with the popular reality show Love Island. The duo emerged as the winners of the 8th season of the series in 2022.

However, their relationship came into conflict in April 2023. In this case, many sources say that the couple argued after Ekin found messages from Davide to two models on his phone.

Media reported that they reunited in the same year before eventually separated in early 2024.

Curtis Pritchard

In the beginning of 20245, Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard, who is her fellow contestant in Love Island: All Stars (2025).

Ekin-Su exudes pure glamour in a floor-length sheer gown adorned with intricate pearl embellishments and metallic fringe sleeve details. Paired with a sparkling spherical evening clutch, this show-stopping ensemble sets a high standard for high-fashion red carpet elegance. (instagram/ekinsuofficial)

Ekin-Su: Net Worth and Earnings

Her net worth is estimated at around $1 million to $5 million. Her wealth is earned from several jobs such as model, Instagram star, and actress.

Reality Show

Although Ekin-Su worked as a Turkish model and actress before her involvement in Love Island, the reality shows strongly significantly affected her star status.

Along with her partner Davide Sanclimenti, she earned a $63,000 winning prize for the eighth season of the popular dating series.

Shortly after leaving the series, Ekin’s popularity earned a spin-off show. In ITV’s Ekin-Su and Davide: Homecomings, the pair travel to each other’s home countries of Turkey and Italy with an event exploring their heritage.

With this in mind, opportunities abound for Ekin-Su, who managed to sign for £126,000. The amount makes her the highest-paid Love Island star in the show’s history.

Brand Collaborations

Soon after making a name for himself from Love Island as a soaring one, Ekin secured impressive collaborations as an influencer.

As per The Guardian, as a famous star, she signed a deal worth $1,261,820 million to become the face of the fast fashion brand Oh Polly.

Not only that, but she also teamed up with hair care brand Beauty Works and released a vegan makeup line with BPerfect Cosmetics.

Fun Facts about Ekin-Su

Before his popular image on Love Island and the Turkish soap opera Kuzey Yildizi, Cülcüloğlu appeared on a budget reality show on her campus. She did this event to pursue a performing arts degree at the University of Central Lancashire.
To play the character in her university’s art degree, Ekin used the name Susie Hayzel.
In 2022, she made a popular Instagram post promoting her role on Love Island as one of the participants in the series.
As a celebrity, she also had a fling with reality star The Only Way Is Essex, James Lock.
Also, she related with Gemma Owen in season eight of Love Island.
As an entertainer, she joins Force 1 Management to work.
In addition, she has a verified badge on her social media, including Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Ekin-Su won Love Island season 8 in 2022.
She attended the premiere of John Wick’s movie.
In this case, she is an ambassador for BPerfect Cosmetics and Oh Polly.

TV Series

Kuzey Yildizi (Dizilah | 2020), as Isil

TV Shows

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC One| 2025), as herself (guest)
Love Island: All Stars (ITV2 | 2024), as herself (contestant)
What Happens When (E! | 2024), as herself (guest)
Celebrity Big Brother (Channel 5, ITV1, Channel 4 | 2024), as herself (contestant)
The Weakest Link (BBC, BBC One, BBC Two | 2024), as herself (contestant)
The Traitors US (Peacock | 2024), as herself (contestant)
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (BBC One, BBC Two | 2023), as herself (contestant)
The Wheel (BBC One | 2023), as herself (celebrity expert)
Dancing on Ice (ITV, ITV1 | 2023), as herself (contestant)
Ekin-Su & Davide: Homecomings (ITV2 | 2022), as herself
Love Island (ITV2 | 2022), as herself

Quotes

“I was [bullied] pretty heavily when I was a kid. The way I looked, how I had body hair on me, my background, because I was Turkish. I had a lot of racism going on at the time, just because I wasn’t like everyone else.”

“I’m owning it, I’m damaged from the whole experience of coming out [of Celebrity Big Brother]; of my relationship going wrong, of not looking after myself, going from one reality TV show to another, not putting myself first. But I’m on a road where I’m fixing the damage. It’s going to take ownership. It’s going to take recovery.”

“Keep shining, beautiful one. The world needs your light.”

“Life is matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you…”

“You are not required to perform like them, you are required to perform like you.”

“There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

“They always say, “There’s a new Love Island, there’s this, there’s that, you’ll be forgotten.” But that doesn’t bother me because of who I am. I know what I’m going to do in life. And I know my dream.”

Ekin-Su radiates high-end sophistication in a tailored black suit featuring a plush fur-trimmed neckline and a subtle front-split detail. Accented with a striking silver serpent necklace, this sharp monochromatic look seamlessly fuses classic luxury with modern luxury style. (instagram/ekinsuofficial)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is Ekin-Su and what is she famous for?

Ekin-Su is a British actress, model, reality TV star, and Instagram star. She is famous because of her appearance in the season eight of reality TV show Love Island.