Full Name : Mehmet Yildirim

Date of Birth : March 25th, 1972

Place of Birth : Emirdag, Turkey

Residence : Thionville, France

Occupation : IFBB Professional Bodybuilder

I was born on March, 25, 1972 at Emirdag, Turkey. I emigrated in Sedan France, when I was 3 years old. I started gym, as soon as I was 15. Movies were already a dream and a wonder to me! Heroes like: Maciste, Hercules, Hulk or Conan fascinated me!

The coach saw me at age 18... he encouraged me to compete and get beyond myself! At that time, I worked in a store as a seller. But, I wanted to compete and I started to consecrate to bodybuilding! I became a bodybuilding teacher, for 8 years in Metz surroundings. I desired to open my own gym and become the owner. My dream as become true!

I am married with Hulya since 1990, and the father of a 17 year old boy named Bekir. He trains as well and rather prefer football. I enjoy spending time with my family. They give me the support, the strength and the encouragement I need to carry on. Bodybuilding is very demanding. But I love it. It's my passion. It made me who I am.

I have 2 wonderful dogs, Flex and Ezo, they are great companions,  so wonderful and so funny! They like to eat go for walks and watch tv! I like to take care of them ...and they like to take care of me.
So, I am happy in life and will keep training as it is my lifestyle.  It is worth it to always follow our dreams!

My height is 1,75 meter. I weight a 105 kg in season and a 110kg out of season. My sponsor is Christian AUDIGIER. I became IFBB Pro in 2007. I participated to the 2008 IRONMAN Pro (I made 17) and to the EUROPA Pro Show in Dallas (I made 17 as well). Starting January, I will be preparing for the next competitions! My dream would be to be part of the Greatest Bodybuilding Show of all times: Mr OLYMPIA !

Fimography

2008 - "Les Dents de la Nuit" with Tcheki Caryo and Patrick Mille. I was a bodyguard.

2008 - "J.C.V.D." with Jean Claude Van Damme. I was a Russian Soldier with a kalachnikov.

2004 - "Madame Edouard" with Josiane Balasco and Michel Blanc. I played as a private police officer.

2004 - "Schmol" with Gilles Ostrowsky and Pamela Anderson. I was a swimming instructor.

2002 - "Feardotcom" with Stephen Dorf. I had a play in the New York Police Station, scene.