Hülya Koçyigit

About Hülya Koçyigit

Who is it?: Actress
Birth Day: December 12, 1947
Birth Place:  Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
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)

Hülya Koçyigit

Hülya Koçyigit was born on December 12, 1947 in  Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey, is Actress. Hülya Koçyigit is a Turkish actress. A prominent female lead in the Turkish cinema, she received numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Altogether, she has acted in some 180 films. Koçyigit's father is a Muhajir from Bulgaria. She grew up in Istanbul and finished her secondary education in Ankara, where she attended Atatürk High School for Girls. She joined Istanbul City Theatre during her middle education. She then enrolled in Ankara Academy of State Art's ballet department for education in the arts.
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Popular As Hülya Koçyigit
Occupation Actress
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born December 12, 1947 ( Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey)
Birthday December 12
Town/City  Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
Nationality Turkey

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Hülya Koçyigit’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Hülya Koçyigit was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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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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