Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actress |
Birth Day | December 12, 1947 |
Birth Place | Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey |
Age | 76 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Occupation | Film actress |
Years active | 1963 – present |
Spouse(s) | Selim Soydan |
Children | Gülşah |
Awards | Golden Orange Award for Best Actress (1969, 1973, 1975, 1983, 1990) Golden Boll Award for Best Actress (1973) Golden Orange Live Achievement Award (1996) |
Net worth
Hülya Koçyigit, widely recognized as a prominent actress in Turkey, is expected to possess a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M by 2024. She has made significant contributions to the Turkish film industry with her remarkable performances and has garnered immense popularity over the years. With her remarkable talent and extensive filmography, it comes as no surprise that her net worth is estimated to be within this substantial range. Hülya Koçyigit's exceptional acting skills have captivated audiences in Turkey and beyond, solidifying her status as an esteemed actress in the country.
Biography/Timeline
Koçyiğit decided to venture into cinema in 1963 after she was the runner-up in a beauty contest organized by the magazine Ses (literally: Sound). Her debut film was the 1964 Susuz Yaz (Dry Summer), which went on to win the Golden Bear Award at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival. This honor was the first of its kind ever bestowed upon a Turkish movie. Derman, a film she starred in was the first Turkish film that played in five continents. Kurbağalar, another of her famous films was the first Turkish movie that was sold to international televisions. She received the distinction of "Turkish state artist" in 1991.
Koçyiğit holds the distinction of being the Turkish Actress of having won the most national and international awards and is probably, the most recognised face of the Turkish silver screen. Her movies between 1965 and 1974, her golden period, constantly captivated movie audiences. She was recognizable in many countries like Algeria, Greece, Iran, Lebanon.
She married in 1968 to Selim Soydan, then a Fenerbahçe S.K. footballer. The couple has a daughter named Gülşah.
In 2009, she starred in the Turkish TV adaptation of the famous American series, The Golden Girls. Koçyiğit played the role originated by Bea Arthur.