Sezen Aksu, born Fatma Sezen Yıldırım on July 13, 1954 in Sarakai, Denizli, is a legendary Turkish singer, songwriter and producer She is often referred to as the “Queen of Turkish Pop”.
Her career began in the early 1970s and quickly became a key figure in the development of Turkish popular music.
Aksu’s influence is not limited to music. She has also been an advocate for various social causes, including women’s rights and minority rights.
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- Full name: Fatma Sezen Yıldırım
- Nickname: Minik Serçe (Little Sparrow)
- Date of birth: July 13, 1954
- Age: 70 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Türkiye, Denizli, Sarakoy
- Nationality: Turkish
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, producer
- Height: 164 cm
- Parents: Sami Yıldırım and Şehriban Yıldırım
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouses: Hasan Yüksektepe (married 1972; divorced 1972), Ali Engin Aksu (married 1974; divorced 1978), Sinan Özer (married 1981; divorced 1983), Ahmet Utlu (married 1993; divorced 1997)
- Children: Mitat Kan Ozer
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion:Islam
- Ethnicity: Turkish
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Sezen Aksu is 70 years old. She was born on July 13, 1954 in Sarakoy, Denizli, Turkey, to parents Sami Yıldırım and Şehriban Yıldırım. At the age of three, her family moved to Bergama, where she spent her childhood.
Although her parents initially discouraged her from pursuing a singing career, wanting her to become a doctor or engineer, Aksu found ways to express her passion for music by singing on the family balcony when they were away.
After completing high school at Izmir Girls’ High School, she briefly attended Eger University before leaving to focus on her music career. She eventually had her breakthrough in the mid-1970s when she began performing and recording songs locally.
personal life
Sezen Aksu first married Hasan Yüksektepe in 1972, but they divorced soon after. Her second marriage was to Ali Engin Aksu from 1974 to 1978.
She later married Sinan Özer in 1981, with whom she had a son, Mithat Can Özer, before divorcing in 1983. Her last marriage was to Ahmet Utlu from 1993 until their divorce in 1997.
Profession
Sezen Aksu’s career began with the release of her first single “Haydi Şansım/Gel Bana” In 1975, the name was changed to “Sezen Seley”. However, this is her second single “Olmaz Olsen/Vurdumduymaz” The album released in 1976 reached number one on the Turkish charts, catapulting her to fame.
Over the years she has released many successful albums including Gurumse (1991) and Deli Kızın Türküsü (1993), establishing himself as a leading figure in Turkish pop music.
Aksu’s collaborations with other artists are also important. She worked closely with producer Onno Tunç throughout the 1980s and 1990s, producing several critically acclaimed albums.
Her influence extends beyond her own work, as she has written songs for many other artists and helped launch the careers of several notable singers, including Sertab Erener and Tarkan.
In addition to his musical achievements, Aksu has represented Türkiye at various international events and toured extensively in Europe and the United States.
Awards
- Golden Butterfly Award for Best Female Artist
- Recognition of contributions to Turkish music by various cultural institutions
net worth
According to sources, Sezen Aksu’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
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discography
- Alahais Marladic (1977)
- Gurumse (1991)
- Deli Kızın Türküsü (1993)
- Isik Dogudan Yuxelil (1995)
