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Türkan Şoray Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1945-06-28

Birthplace:
İstanbul, Türkiye

Credits:
216 Total Roles

Türkan Şoray

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Biography

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".

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2019 Her First MOVIE Self
2019 Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema MOVIE Self
2017 100 Muhteşem Yıl MOVIE Self
2016 Innocence of Memories MOVIE Actress
2014 We Hit The Road MOVIE Self
2012 Bir Zamanlar Osmanlı: Kıyam TV Hatice Sultan
2011 Sinemada İstanbul TV Self
2009 Golden Girls TV İnci
2008 Vurgun TV Self
2008 İzzet Günay Belgeseli MOVIE Self

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