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Türkan Şoray
Türkan Şoray

Türkan Şoray

Actress
81 years (Jun 28, 1945)İstanbul, Türkiye
Known for
  1. 2001 Sevinç Yıldırımin Sweet Life
  2. 1998 Hanım Meriçin Second Spring
  3. 1977 Asyain The Girl with the Red Scarf
Türkan Şoray, born in Istanbul in 1945, is one of the enduring icons of Turkish cinema and a central figure of the Yeşilçam era. Nicknamed the sultan of Turkish film, she starred in hundreds of productions from the 1960s onward, defining the romantic melodrama of her time. Her performances in Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım (1978) and Vesikalı Yarim (1968) are considered milestones of national cinema. She also directed several films and remains a reference point for generations of Turkish actresses.
Known for
  1. 2001 Sevinç Yıldırımin Sweet Life
  2. 1998 Hanım Meriçin Second Spring
  3. 1977 Asyain The Girl with the Red Scarf
Türkan Şoray, born in Istanbul in 1945, is one of the enduring icons of Turkish cinema and a central figure of the Yeşilçam era. Nicknamed the sultan of Turkish film, she starred in hundreds of productions from the 1960s onward, defining the romantic melodrama of her time. Her performances in Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım (1978) and Vesikalı Yarim (1968) are considered milestones of national cinema. She also directed several films and remains a reference point for generations of Turkish actresses.
Movies: 156 titles
TV Shows: 6 titles
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Bir Zamanlar Osmanlı: Kıyam
Hatice Sultan · 20 episodes
★ 6.0
2012–
Golden Girls
İnci · 5 episodes
2009–
Hicran Sokağı
Sabahat
★ 1.5
2007
Suna
Suna
★ 5.3
2007
Aşk Yeniden
Lale · 13 episodes
★ 2.1
2007–
Hayatımın Kadınısın
Asuman Karaca
★ 5.5
2006
Aşk Beklemez
Suna Serteri
2006
Mürüvvetsiz Mürüvvet
Mürüvvet
★ 5.3
2004
Sweet Life
Sevinç Yıldırım
★ 8.0
2001–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Türkan Şoray and where are they from?
Türkan Şoray is 81 years old, born on June 28, 1945 in İstanbul, Türkiye.
What are the most famous roles of Türkan Şoray?
Türkan Şoray is best known for roles in The Girl with the Red Scarf, My Prostitute Love, Sultan.
How many movies has Türkan Şoray been in?
Over a 66-year career (since 1960), Türkan Şoray has appeared in 156 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Türkan Şoray's first movie?
The career of Türkan Şoray began with Köyde Bir Kız Sevdim (1960).
What is Türkan Şoray's most recent movie or series?
Türkan Şoray's most recent release is The Last Act: Ediz Hun, which premiered on October 29, 2026.
What TV shows has Türkan Şoray appeared in?
On television, Türkan Şoray has appeared in Sweet Life, Second Spring, Aşk Yeniden, Tatlı Betüş.
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Türkan Şoray
Türkan Şoray
1945-06-28 · İstanbul, Türkiye

Türkan Şoray (born 28 June 1945) is a Turkish actress, writer and film director. She is known as "Sultan" of the Cinema of Turkey. Having appeared in more than 222 films, Şoray has starred in the most feature films for a female actress worldwide. She started her career in 1960, and won her first award as the most successful actress at the 1st Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for the movie Acı Hayat (Bitter Life). On 12 March 2010, Şoray was chosen as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in Turkey, about which she said: "I think there is nothing that cannot be done with love. If we combine power with love, we can overcome many problems".

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