Hülya Koçyigit
Actress

Hülya Koçyigit Net Worth

Hülya Koçyigit is a renowned Turkish actress who was born in Istanbul in 1947. She has acted in over 180 films and has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. She grew up in Istanbul and attended Atatürk High School for Girls in Ankara, where she also studied ballet at the Ankara Academy of State Art.
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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

1963

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.

1965

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.

1968

She married in 1968 to Selim Soydan, then a Fenerbahçe S.K. footballer. The couple has a daughter named Gülşah.

2009

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.

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