Filiz Akın, one of the legendary names of Turkish cinema, has passed away at the age of 82. Considered the four-leaf clover of Yeşilçam and having produced unforgettable films for years, Akın was also etched into memories with her “college girl” image. The passing of the master actress, who received many awards throughout her artistic life and had an important place in Turkish cinema, has devastated the art community and her fans.
The Ministry of Health made a statement on its social media account, saying, “Filiz Akın, one of the rare names of Turkish cinema, has passed away in the hospital where she had been receiving treatment for a while. We wish God’s mercy upon Filiz Akın, who left an unforgettable mark on our cinema history, and offer our condolences to her family, loved ones and the art community.”
Why Did Filiz Akin Die?
1-year-old Filiz Akın, who has been receiving treatment in Bodrum for pneumonia and some other infections since September 82, was transferred to Istanbul on Monday night, January 13, by an ambulance plane belonging to the Ministry of Health upon the direction of the Presidency due to urgent need.
Filiz Akın, real name Suna Akın, is a Turkish film actress, writer and presenter who was born in Ankara on January 2, 1943. Born and raised in Ankara, Akın studied at the Department of Archaeology at Ankara University Faculty of Language, History and Geography. However, she started her film career before completing her education. Filiz Akın, who entered the cinema by winning the competition organized by Artist magazine in 1962, appeared on the big screen for the first time in the film "Akasyalar Açarken" in the same year. Here is the life and biography of Yeşilçam actress Filiz Akın.
Actress Filiz Akın has been experiencing health problems for a long time. Akın, who shared information about her current condition on her social media account, said that she may undergo surgery again. Filiz Akın shared the following information about her health condition: “The upper part of my ear, which was operated on with a diagnosis of cancerous tissue, may be operated on again, so I am a little out of sorts. I still wish you a good weekend.”
Who is Filiz Akin?
Filiz Akın was born in Ankara on January 2, 1943. Her mother was Habibe Leman Şaşırmaz, a seamstress from Ankara, and her father was Bekir Sami Akın, a judge from Afyonkarahisar. Her mother was of Albanian origin on her father's side, and her father was of Circassian origin on her mother's side. Filiz Akın lived in Beypazarı, where her father worked, until she was 3 years old. She started primary school at the age of 5. She completed her primary education at Sarar Primary School in Kızılay, Ankara. Her parents divorced when she was 7 years old.
Filiz Akın's education life
Filiz Akın continued her education at TED Ankara College Foundation Schools as a boarder and a scholarship student. She received various awards at school for her paintings and compositions. She successfully passed all her classes and was chosen as an ideal student by her teachers. She graduated from university in June 1960. After completing her education, she started working at the Ankara branch of American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines. After working at the company for 2 years, she became the head of the maritime branch. She learned English, French and a little Italian. In the meantime, she studied for a semester at Ankara University Faculty of Language, History and Geography and studied archaeology.
Her most famous films include Umutsuzlar, Ankara Express, Utanç, Dağlar Kızı Reyhan and Yankeci Kız. She won the best actress award at the 1971th International Antalya Film Festival for her role in Ankara Express in 8. She appeared in more than 1962 films from May 1972 to September 105. After appearing in 116 films, Akın ended her film career in 1975.
Along with actresses Türkan Şoray, Hülya Koçyiğit and Fatma Girik, she was considered one of the four influential actresses of her time who left their mark on Turkish cinema. In 1965, her son İlker from her first marriage to Türker İnanoğlu was born. During this period, the family resided in Şişli. In 1974, the couple divorced after 10 years of marriage.
After ending her film career, she acted in commercials for İstanbul Bank and presented the music program Podium Show on TRT in 1977. In 1979, she took part in Haldun Dormen's play Bir Ayrılık. In 1979, she performed as the leading actress in the İzmir International Fair.
She married Bubi Rubinstein in 1982. They divorced in 11 after 1993 years of marriage. In May 1994, she married the head of the National Intelligence Organization, Sönmez Köksal, in Ankara. After their marriage, the couple settled in Ankara. Her husband, Sönmez Köksal, was appointed ambassador to France in February 1998 and they lived in the Turkish embassy in Paris for 4 years. In Paris, she organized a Turkish-Ottoman products exhibition in La Fayette and a Tulip Park and Turkish Painters Exhibition in Bagatelle to promote Türkiye and its culture. In 2002, she learned that she had a type of nose and mouth cancer (nasopharynx). She received treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center affiliated with the University of Texas and her cancer was cured.
Between 2004 and 2007, she worked as a columnist in Sabah newspaper. In 2005, she launched a campaign for the benefit of the Turkish Breast Foundation and to support the "yellow wristbands against cancer" campaign, and more than 1 million wristbands were sold. In 2005, she supported the promotion of the "blue wristband" campaign organized for the benefit of the Hacettepe University Hope House project, which was organized to increase cancer awareness in society.
In 2006, the street where she lived until the age of 3 in Beypazarı was named "Filiz Akın Street" by the municipal council. In 2008, she was featured on Channel 1 with "Filiz Akın" Sohbetler” program. In 2009, she presented the program “Weekend with Filiz Akın” on Habertürk TV. Sohbetleri” program. Filiz Akın is a member of the Board of Trustees of TED University.
Filiz Akin movies
1962 – When Acacias Bloom
1962 – With a Joke
1962 – The Abyss of Lust
1962 – Sunken Fish
1962 – Fake Marriage
1962 – Ladder of Love
1963 – Being Single is a Sultanate
1963 – Beyoğlu Chickens
1963 – Girls Grow Up
1963 – Death Cannot Do Us Part
1963 – White Dove
1963 – A Quarter to Death
1963 – Tell Me About My Mother
1963 – Two Ships Side by Side
1963 – The Stuck Millionaire
1963 – Back Streets
1963 – The Girl’s Sweetheart
1964 – Pickpocket Girl
1964 – Birds of Exile
1964 – Driver Nebahat and Her Daughter
1964 – Women's Barber
1964 – Tavernkeeper
1964 – Woman on the Cliff
1964 – Brother Blood
1964 – Ten Beautiful Legs
1964 – On the Streets of Istanbul
1964 – Bride in a Robe
1964 – Filinta Kadri
1964 – Prisoners Without Shackles
1964 – Unshared Lover
1964 – The Terrible Doubt
1964 – Asphalt Consent
1964 – The Crochet-Like Young Man
1965 – A Pickpocket’s Love
1965 – Mechanic's Piece
1965 – Look to the Father, Look to the Son
1965 – The Novel of the Poor Young Man
1965 – Until Death
1965 – The Heir
1965 – My Son My Son
1965 – Tears of Joy
1965 – With a Joke
1966 - I was cracked
1966 – Unforgiven Inspiration
1966 – College Girl’s Love
1966 – Strike Order
1966 – Irony of Fate)
1966 – I am sad brothers
1966 – Bar Girl
1966 – If a Man Loves
1966 – Forgive Me My Love
1966 – Bitter Coincidence
1966 – Sinful Woman
1967 – Armed Pashazade
1967 – Parting Hour
1967 – The So-Called Girls
1967 – Bachelor Room
1967 – Forgive Me
1967 – Pasha’s Daughter
1967 – Coconut
1967 – Pretty Bride
1967 – The Destroyed Home
1967 – King of the Bums
1967 – Les Misérables
1968 – You Are My Friend’s Love
1968 – Destiny
1968 – The Thief Girl
1968 – Morning Star
1968 – The Flower That Fades in Spring
1968 – In the Sad Society
1968 - Repentance to Love
1968 – Come Home Dad
1968 – Rose and Sugar
1968 – One Night of My Life
1968 – I Have a Heart Too
1968 – Istanbul Holiday
1968 – My Love Is My Sin
1969 – The Last Letter
1969 – Flirty Girl
1969 – Fire on Snowy Mountain
1969 – Spotted Angel
1969 – Wounded Heart
1969 – Sad Love
1969 – Mountain Girl Reyhan
1969 – The Kid
1970 – Birds Without Nests
1970 – The Little Kid Under the Bridge
1970 – Fadime
1970 – Ankara Express
1970 – Unfinished Happiness
1970 – City of Happiness
1970 – Streetcar Girl
1970 – Better Than Love
1970 – Beautiful Driver
1970 – White Roses
1971 – My Little Darling
1971 – The Hopeless
1971 – Emine
1971 – I Couldn’t Forget It in My Life
1971 – Game Over
1971 – Fadime Cambazhane Rose
1971 – Loving You Is My Destiny
1971 – Sweet Dreams of the Kid
1971 – Two Prisoners
1972 – Shame
1972 – Separation
1972 – Little Witness
1972 – Sweet Talk
1973 – Karate Girl
1973 – Robbers
1973 – Bitter Life
1973 – When Lilies Bloom
1973 – I'm crying
1974 – Kid / Farewell
1974 – My German Half
1974 – My Hometown
1975 – The Adventures of the Bewitched Witch
1975 – Kid Troublesome Holiday
1975 – Father of Fathers
1977 – Le Ricain (Motion Picture)
1989 – Past Spring Mimosas
2011 – The Day Turned Into Evening
