Ajda Pekkan is a famous Turkish pop singer and actress, often referred to as the “superstar” of Turkish music.
Born in Istanbul on February 12, 1946, she began her career in the early 1960s and quickly rose to fame with her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence.
Pekkan gained widespread recognition with the 1977 album “Superstar” This became a cultural phenomenon and cemented her status as one of Türkiye’s leading musical artists.
Over the years, she has released more than 20 albums and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, making her one of Türkiye’s most successful female artists.
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- Full name: Ayşe Ajda Pekkan
- Nickname: Superstar
- Date of birth: February 12, 1946
- Age: 78 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Istanbul, Turkey
- Nationality: Turkish
- Occupation: Singer, actor
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Rıdvan Pekkan (father), Nevin Dobruca (mother)
- Siblings: Semiramis Pekan
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Religion:Islam
- Ethnicity: Turkish
- Net worth: $100 million
early life and education
Ajda Pekkan is 78 years old. She was born on February 12, 1946 in Istanbul, Turkey. Pekan grew up in a family with a military background – her father served in the Turkish Navy – and spent her childhood at the Gölcük naval base. She graduated from Çamlıca Kız Lisesi, a famous girls’ school in Istanbul.
Her musical journey began at a young age performing locally. Her career began in 1963 when she won a cover star contest held by a popular music magazine. She started out as an actress, starring in nearly 50 films in the 1960s before fully devoting herself to music.
personal life
Ajda Pekkan was married twice but had no children. Her first marriage was to Coşkun Sapmaz on November 17, 1973. However, this union only lasted six days. In 1984, she married Ali Bars and they divorced after six years together.
Pekka said her decision to put her career ahead of starting a family is one of her biggest regrets. She mentioned that six of her pregnancies ended in abortion because she wanted to focus on her career.
Profession
Ajda Pekkan’s music career took off after the release of her debut album in the late 1960s. However, its release is “Superstar” April 1977 marked a turning point in her career.
The album was extremely popular, making her a leading figure in Turkish pop music. Following this success, she released “Superstar II” 1979, which included such “Bambas Kabiri” further cementing her position.
Over the years Pekkan has released many successful albums such as “Ajida ’90,” “Ajida ’93,” and “Farkın Bu” Demonstrating her versatility as an artist. She also represented Türkiye on international platforms such as the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest with her songs “Peter oil.”
In addition to singing, Pekkan has appeared in various films and TV series and has been involved in many charity events throughout her career.
Awards
- Won the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Female Artist multiple times
- best-selling album recognition
- Various honors for contributions to Turkish cinema and music
net worth
Ajda Pekkan has an estimated net worth of around $100 million, which she earned from her music and acting careers
social media
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film chronology
- sundari (2002)
- Dort Calders (1984)
- Yarnizim (1981)
- Creek Culper Album (1980)
discography
- superstar (1977)
- Superstar II (1979)
- Ajida ’90 (1990)
- Ajida ’93 (1993)
- Falkin cloth (2011)
