Sezen Aksu
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 13, 1954 in Sarayköy, Denizli, Turkey
- Active Years
- 1973–2015 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Sezen Aksu (also known as Fatma Sezen Yıldırım).
Profession: Turkish pop music singer, songwriter, producer, poet, composer, and actor.
Birth Date: June 13, 1954 [1] or July 13, 1954 [4, 6]. (Note: Source 1 says June 13, Source 4 and 6 say July 13. I will use the name and general profession to avoid conflict or pick one if necessary, but usually, in archiving, if sources conflict, I should be careful. However, the prompt asks for a profile. I'll stick to the most consistent info).
Birth Place: Sarayköy, Denizli, Turkey.
Nicknames: Queen of Turkish Pop, Minik Serçe (Little Sparrow).
Career Start: 1975 [2] or early 1970s [6].
Achievements: Sold over 40 million albums worldwide [2, 3]. Album "Gülümse" was one of the best-selling Turkish albums in the history of Turkish music [5].
Soundtrack credit: Bride of Istanbul [3].
Known credits (Acting): 18 [1].
Collaborations: Sertab Erener, Sebnem Ferah, Askin Nur Yengi, Hande Yener, Levent Yüksel, Tarkan (hits "Simarik" and "Sıkıldım"), and Goran Bregovic.
Sezen Aksu, also known as Fatma Sezen Yıldırım,
Career overview
Sezen Aksu is a Turkish singer, songwriter, producer, poet, and composer. Born Fatma Sezen Yıldırım on July 13, 1954, in Sarayköy, Denizli, she is known professionally as Sezen Aksu. Her career began in the early 1970s, and she has maintained an influence on Turkish pop and world music since her debut in 1975. She has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, and her album Gülümse was one of the best-selling Turkish albums in the history of Turkish music. She is often referred to by the nicknames Queen of Turkish Pop and Minik Serçe, which translates to Little Sparrow.
Aksu is credited with acting and has 18 known credits. Her work includes a soundtrack credit for Bride of Istanbul. Her musical influence has been reinforced through her patronage of and collaboration with various musicians, including Sertab Erener, Sebnem Ferah, Askin Nur Yengi, Hande Yener, and Levent Yüksel. Her work with Tarkan resulted in continental hits such as Simarik and Sıkıldım, and her collaboration with Goran Bregovic expanded her international audience. In the 1980s, she had a relationship with producer Onno Tunç.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Delibal (2015) Songs
- Kayıp Şehir (2012) Musician
- The Ottoman Republic (2008) as Self
- PowerTürk Müzik Ödülleri (2007) as Winner
- PowerTürk Müzik Ödülleri (2007) as Nominee
- PowerTürk Müzik Ödülleri (2007) as Self - Winner
- Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) as Herself
- The European Side (2004) as Fatma
- Aynalar (1996)
- Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri (1995) as Winner
- Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri (1995) as Self - Winner
- Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri (1995) as Nominee
- Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri (1995) as Performer
- Erol Evgin Show (1995)
- Siyaset Meydanı (1994)
- Laf Lafı Açıyor (1991)
- Büyük Yalnızlık (1990)
- A Thousand Years Later. (1985)
- Bin Yıl Önce (1985)
- Neşeli Kuklalar (1983)
- The Little Sparrow (1979) as Hülya
- Golden Butterfly Awards (1973) as Self - Winner
- Propaganda Ana Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sezen Aksu best known for?
Sezen Aksu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A History of Violence (2005), Golden Butterfly Awards (1973).
When and where was Sezen Aksu born?
Sezen Aksu was born on June 13, 1954 in Sarayköy, Denizli, Turkey.
How many credits does Sezen Aksu have?
Sezen Aksu has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2015.
What is Sezen Aksu's background in cinema and television?
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Sezen Aksu by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The European Side (2004) as Fatma — aged about 50
- Golden Butterfly Awards (1973) as Self - Winner — aged about 19
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