Gülben Ergen

Gülben Ergen is a highly acclaimed Turkish singer and actress, known for her chart-topping music career and notable roles in television series and films. She effectively blends her musical talent with acting, making her a versatile figure in the entertainment industry. After earning second place in the Cinema Star Contest organized by Hürriyet in 1987, Gülben Ergen went on to establish a multifaceted career across music and acting. She began a modeling career before making her cinematic debut in the 1988 film ‘Biz Ayr?lamay?z.’ Her early acting roles included appearances in ‘Deniz Y?ld?z?’ (1988) alongside Kenan Kalav and ‘Av’ (1989) with Cüneyt Ark?n.

Transitioning into music, Ergen joined ?brahim Tatl?ses’s staff at Maksim Casino in 1994, which led to her feature in Tatl?ses’s music video ‘Haydi Söyle’ and a role in his TV series ‘F?rat.’ Her first album, ‘Merhaba,’ was released in 1997 by Elenor Müzik, marking her official entry into the professional music scene. Ergen continued to build her impressive career with significant milestones in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her second studio album, ‘Kör A??k,’ released in 1999, featured collaborations with prominent lyricists such as ?ehrazat and Sezen Aksu. During this period, she also hosted her own television program, ‘Gümbür Gümbür Gülbence,’ and took on the titular role in the TV series ‘Marziye’ from 1998 to 2001.

Her most recent album, ‘Kalbimi Koydum,’ released in 2015, quickly topped pre-order charts and became the most popular album on iTunes Turkey upon its release, underscoring her enduring appeal and commercial success in the Turkish entertainment industry.