Demet Akbağ is a famous Turkish actress known for her contributions to theatre, television and film. Born on December 23, 1960 in Denizli, she rose to fame through her performances in various productions.
One of her most notable roles was in the television series “Bill Demeter Tiatro”. Akbar has portrayed various characters over the years.
contour
- Full name: Demet Ibar
- Date of birth: December 23, 1960
- Age: 65 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Denizli, Turkey
- Nationality: Turkish
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Benan Ibar, Octay Ibar
- Brothers and sisters: Sedev Ibar, Kemal Ibar
- Spouses: Iskender Akbar (1981-1985), Saim Alpat (1986), Zafir Chikar (1999-2019)
- Children: Ali Sikka
- Relationship status: Widowed
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Turkish
- Net worth: $19 million
early life and education
Demet Akbağ is 65 years old. She was born on December 23, 1960 in Denizli, Turkey. Her family includes her father Oktay Iybar, a journalist and photographer, and her mother Benan Iybar.
She has two siblings, Sedev and Kemal. When Demet was 13, her parents divorced, causing her to move to Istanbul in 1972 with her mother and grandmother.
In Istanbul, she initially started her studies at Istanbul Girls’ High School and then completed her high school education at Elenkoy Girls’ High School. After graduating in 1982, she entered the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory to study drama. She completed her studies there in four years.
After graduation, Akbar started her acting career in various theater companies such as Gönül Ülkü-Gazanfer Özcan Theatre, and later joined professional theater companies such as Kent Oyunulousı and Devekuşu Kabare. Her early theater experience laid a solid foundation for her later success in television and film.
personal life
Demet Akbağ’s personal life includes three marriages. Her first marriage was to Iskender Akbağ when she was 21 years old. They divorced four years later in 1985.
In 1986, she married architect Saim Arpat, but they separated soon after. In 1999, she married textile businessman Zafer Çika; they have a son, Ali Cika. Unfortunately, Zafer Çika died in a traffic accident in March 2019.
Throughout her relationships, Demet has always remained private about her personal matters. While the details of her marriage are well known, she has not publicly discussed any extramarital affairs or controversies related to her personal life.
Profession
Demet Akbağ’s career began in the early 1980s, when she performed in various theater productions. Gained widespread recognition after starring in the show “Bill Demeter Diatro” The show aired from 1995 to 2007 and became a cultural phenomenon in Turkey. The show allowed her to explore a variety of comedic roles that resonated with audiences.
Her film career took off with roles in famous films such as “Visantele” (2001), in which she played Sıti Ana, and “Naerydsin Firouz?” (2004), in which she played Firuze. Both films received critical acclaim and established her reputation as a talented actress.
In addition to her television and film work, Akbar has also been involved in many theater productions during her career. The plays she starred in include “Otto Gagara” This further showcases her versatility as an actress.
Over the years, Demet continued to play different roles in popular TV series such as “Elvida Rumelli” “Sevdaruk” and “Akrep.” Her performances have consistently won rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Awards
- 1993 – Best Supporting Actress at Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival “Tessindunia”
- 2004 – Sadri Aleshik Award for Best Actress “Naerydsin Firouz?”
- 2005 – Best Actress at Ankara International Film Festival “Naerydsin Firouz?”
- 2011 – Sadri Alisik Drama Award for Best Actress “Aiwa Aiwa”
- 2014 – Best Supporting Actress at Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival “Kış Uykusu”
- 2020 – Special Award at Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
net worth
Demet Akbağ has an estimated net worth of $16 million. Her wealth comes primarily from her extensive work in television, film, and theater productions over several decades.
social media
- Instagram: @demetakbag
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Dawaci (1986) – Durson’s Wife
- Homoti (1987) – Zeynep Erez
- texindunia (1993) – Bitirim Leila
- Visantele (2000) – Sitienne
- Visantele Tuba (2003) – Sitienne
- organization isle (2005) – Nouran Okak
- Neredsin Firouz? (2004) – Firouz
- Oh… Çocukları (2008) – Maytap Anne
- Ava Ava (2010) – Firouzan
- Kurtulus son dulac (2011) – Vartanus
- Hukumet Kadin (2012) – Etter
- Hukumetkadin 2 (2013) – Etter
- Ava Ava 3 (2014) – Firouzan
- Alex Uykusu (2014) – Nekra
- Niaz Gul Dotnala (2015) – Sultan Sharmeldan
- Grumce (2016) – Farsi Ferista
- Grevimiz Tatier (2018) – Turkan Mutlu
- 9 Kere Leila (2020) – Leila
