Hümeyra
Known for
Hümeyra is a durable Turkish actress who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Very few actresses keep finding work for 46 years. 'My Father and My Son' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Nuran. Among the rest of the work, 'Persona' stands out. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
Hümeyra
16 Movies
10 Series
Hümeyra is a durable Turkish actress who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Very few actresses keep finding work for 46 years. 'My Father and My Son' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Nuran. Among the rest of the work, 'Persona' stands out. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
Movies
Plays Yetimhanenin hademesi
The 80th Step
1996
Plays Nuran
My Father and My Son
2005
Plays Peruzat
My Grandfather's People
2011
Plays Meryem / Rabia
The Messenger
2008
Plays Saadet Şemsigil
A Son of the Sun
2008
Plays Aysel
A Broken Love Story
1982
Plays Old Hatice / Old Ayperi
Whisper If I Forget
2014
Plays Nezihe
The Way We Are
2020
Plays İffet
Do Not Forget Me Istanbul
2012
Plays Fatma Hoca
Heist School
2006
Plays Zehra
How to Save Asiye
1987
Plays Perihan
Mine
1982
Plays Müyesser
House of Nightmares - The Last Dance
2006
TV Shows
Plays İffet Sütçüoğlu
The European Side
2004
Plays Melek
Guardian Angels
2009
Plays Çiğdem Alsancak
Yalan Dünya
2012
Plays Müzeyyen
Miracle of Love
2023
Plays Fazilet
Estağfurullah Yokuşu
2003
Plays Gül
Annem Uyurken
2012
Plays Feza Yurtgil
Persona
2018
Plays Nilgün
Kelebek Çıkmazı
2007
Plays Neşe
Sila
2006
Plays Remmal Elmas
The Magnificent Century
2011
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Whisper If I Forget
Full Filmography
Miracle of Love
Müzeyyen · 13 episodes
2023–
TV
The Way We Are
Nezihe
2020
Film
Persona
Feza Yurtgil · 7 episodes
2018–
TV
Whisper If I Forget
Old Hatice / Old Ayperi
2014
Film
Annem Uyurken
Gül · 8 episodes
2012–
TV
Do Not Forget Me Istanbul
İffet
2012
Film
Yalan Dünya
Çiğdem Alsancak · 30 episodes
2012–
TV
My Grandfather's People
Peruzat
2011
Film
The Magnificent Century
Remmal Elmas · 1 episode
2011–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hümeyra and where are they from?
Hümeyra is 79 years old, born on October 15, 1947 in Ankara, Turkey.
What are the most famous roles of Hümeyra?
Hümeyra is best known for roles in My Father and My Son, Heist School, My Grandfather's People.
How many movies has Hümeyra been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Hümeyra has appeared in 16 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Hümeyra's first movie?
The career of Hümeyra began with Talihli Amele (1980).
What is Hümeyra's most recent movie or series?
Hümeyra's most recent release is Miracle of Love, which premiered on March 23, 2023.
What TV shows has Hümeyra appeared in?
On television, Hümeyra has appeared in The Magnificent Century, Persona, The European Side, Yalan Dünya.
Hümeyra
1947-10-15 · Ankara, Turkey
From Wikipedia
Hümeyra Akbay (Turkish pronunciation: [hymejˈɾaː akˈbaj]) (born 15 October 1947) is a Turkish actress, singer, composer, and lyricist. In the 1970s she was a noted singer and actress. Her popularity with the new generation rose in the 2000s with the sitcom Avrupa Yakası and the feature drama My Father and My Son directed by Çağan Irmak.
In the 1970s, her songs "Kördüğüm", "Sessiz Gemi", "Otuz Beş Yaş" were very successful. Her later albums Tutkulardan İntihar, Beyhude were outside the mainstream. "Tutkulardan İntihar" was one of the first examples of Turkish rap songs.
She debuted in theater. Her debut acting in a feature film was Talihli Amele. In 1985, with Ferhan Şensoy's "Ortaoyuncular" troupe, she took part in the stage play İçinden Tramvay Geçen Şarkı. In 1986, she won the Golden Orange for Best Supporting Actress Award with her performance in Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur? at Antalya Film Festival. She was also awarded the honorary "Illuminating Apollo" award at the 10th İstanbul International Meeting of Cinema-History in 2007.