Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, the winner of Love Island, has announced her latest career move, expressing her excitement for her first book, Be Your Own Best Friend. Set to be released on Thursday, August 29, the book has been described by Ekin-Su as an emotional journey.
In discussing the book, Ekin-Su admitted that writing it led her through a wave of emotions. She shared, “Writing this book has taken me on an emotional rollercoaster! I’m excited to share my most vulnerable sides with you. I hope this helps you understand me a little better—why I am the way I am and why I’m not perfect. I cried a lot, but I also laughed and smiled while writing this book. I openly confronted things that scare me… I’ve never been this excited before!”
Her announcement received an outpouring of support from fans. One user commented, “I’m so proud of you,” with applause and heart emojis. Another added, “Please don’t change for anyone but yourself. You’re as beautiful inside as you are outside,” with a red heart emoji.
Ekin-Su rose to fame after winning the 2022 Love Island competition alongside Davide Sanclimenti. The couple’s relationship was notably tumultuous, both during and after the show, with Ekin-Su’s secret rendezvous with Jay on the terrace making headlines. The couple most recently split in January 2024, after which Ekin-Su joined Celebrity Big Brother in March 2024.
Who is Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu?
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is a Turkish-British actress and television star. Growing up in the UK and studied acting at the University of Manchester. Ekin-Su gained widespread fame after winning Love Island in 2022. Her personality and relationship with Davide Sanclimenti during the show earned her a large fanbase.
Apart from her television career, Ekin-Su is active on social media, where she engages with a vast following. She continues to pursue her acting career while also building her personal brand. Her recently released book, Be Your Own Best Friend, is aimed at inspiring readers through her life experiences and personal journey.
