Turkish actresses born in 1979
Here are 8 famous actresses from Turkey were born in 1979:
Zeynep Beşerler
Zeynep Beşerler (August 1, 1979 İzmir-) a.k.a. Zeynep Beserler is a Turkish actor.
Zeynep Beşerler graduated from Ege University's Faculty of Communication Department of Radio and Television. She started her career in the theater, performing in numerous plays after graduating from university. Her first significant role was a leading role in the TV series "Kara Melek" in 2000. In the following years, she appeared in various TV series, movies and theater plays including "Gönül Yarası", "Yalnız Değilsiniz", "Mutlu Son", "Bir Umut", and "Ali and Nino". In addition to her acting career, Beşerler is also known for her social and humanitarian work, serving as a spokesperson for multiple NGOs and actively working to support women's rights and environmental issues.
Songül Öden
Songül Öden (February 17, 1979 Diyarbakır-) also known as Songul Oden is a Turkish model and actor.
She was born in Diyarbakir, Turkey in 1979. After graduating from high school, she moved to Istanbul to study Business Administration at Marmara University. However, she dropped out of college to pursue a career in modeling.
Öden then started appearing on TV commercials and music videos. Her first TV series role was in "Hayat Bilgisi" in 2002, which led to her breakthrough role in the popular series "Gümüş" in 2005. She became a household name after the success of this series and went on to appear in numerous other TV series and films.
She has won several awards for her acting including the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2008 Altın Portakal Film Festival. In addition to her acting career, Öden is also an ambassador for several brands and actively participates in charity work.
Aslı Tandoğan
Aslı Tandoğan (April 2, 1979 Ankara-) also known as Asli Tandogan is a Turkish actor.
Aslı Tandoğan began her professional career as a model before transitioning to acting. She rose to fame with her portrayal of the character Mine in the popular Turkish TV series "Hayat Bilgisi" (Life Lessons). Tandoğan has since appeared in several successful TV shows and films in Turkey, including "Yahşi Cazibe" (Gorgeous Temptation) and "Sinsiran: Yasak Aşk" (Sinsiran: Forbidden Love).
In addition to her acting career, Tandoğan is actively involved in social causes and has been an ambassador for several organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Turkish Education Volunteers Foundation (TEGV). In 2013, she was awarded the "Woman of the Year" award by the Turkish Women's Council for her contributions to social responsibility.
Asiye Dinçsoy
Asiye Dinçsoy (March 22, 1979 Aydın-) also known as Asiye Dincsoy is a Turkish actor.
She graduated from Ankara University's Faculty of Languages and History-Geography, Department of Performing Arts. In 2003, she starred in the Turkish TV series Serseri which was her first major role. Since then, she has appeared in many popular Turkish TV series and movies such as Güz Sancısı and Hayat Mucizelere Gebe. In addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a voiceover artist, lending her voice to many commercial advertisements and documentaries. Asiye Dinçsoy is known for her versatile acting skills and has won critical acclaim for her performances.
Aslı Şahin
Aslı Şahin (February 14, 1979 Istanbul-) otherwise known as Asli Sahin is a Turkish actor.
She started her career as a model and appeared in numerous commercials and print advertisements. She later transitioned to acting and made her debut in the TV series "Cennet Mahallesi" in 2004. Over the years, she has appeared in various TV shows and films, including "Ezel," "Kuzey Güney," and "Kara Sevda." In 2014, she won the Best Actress award at the Boston Turkish Festival for her role in the film "Silsile." Aslı Şahin is also known for her philanthropic work and supports various charities, focusing mainly on women and children's welfare.
Aslı Bankoğlu
Aslı Bankoğlu (December 2, 1979 Istanbul-) also known as Asli Bankoglu is a Turkish actor.
She began her career in 2003 with the TV series "Sihirli Annem". Since then, she has appeared in numerous TV series, including "Kavak Yelleri", "Pis Yedili", and "Güllerin Savaşı". Bankoğlu has also acted in several films such as "Arkadaşım Hoşgeldin" and "Sibel". She has won several awards for her acting, including the Best Actress Award at the 14th Lions Foundation of Turkey Golden Lens Awards for her performance in the TV series "Kiralık Aşk" in 2016. Alongside her acting career, Bankoğlu is also a trained dental surgeon and has worked as a dentist before pursuing her passion for acting.
Münire Apaydın
Münire Apaydın (June 7, 1979 Manisa-) also known as Münire Apaydin is a Turkish actor.
She graduated from the Department of Theatre at Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir. After graduation, she moved to İstanbul to pursue a career in acting. She started her professional career at the İstanbul State Theatre, where she acted in numerous plays. In 2004, she appeared on TV for the first time in the series "Kampüste Çıplak Ayaklar." She gained popularity with her role in the series "Kavak Yelleri," which she starred in for 5 seasons. She has also acted in films, including "Mutlu Aile Defteri" and "Hep Yek 2." In addition to her acting career, she has hosted and participated in several TV shows. Münire Apaydın is also known for her social media presence, where she shares her daily life and interacts with her followers.
Şebnem Bozoklu
Şebnem Bozoklu (August 20, 1979 Istanbul-) a.k.a. Sebnem Bozoklu or Şebnem Bozoklu İzer is a Turkish actor.
She graduated from the Theatre Department of Istanbul University State Conservatory. Şebnem Bozoklu first made her name known to the public by playing the character of "Gülnaz" in the TV series "Ah Kalbim" in 2002. She has since appeared in numerous TV series, movies, and stage plays. Some of her notable performances include "Yeraltı Oyunları", "Küçük Kadınlar", "Bizim İçin Şampiyon", and "Kuzgun". Şebnem Bozoklu has won several awards for her acting, including the Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Yeraltı". She is recognized for her versatile acting skills and has become one of the most popular actresses in Turkey. Besides acting, she is also a talented singer and has released an album titled "Jadoo".