Tarkan Tevetoglu, commonly known as Tarkan, is a famous Turkish pop singer and songwriter who has had a major impact on the music industry since the early 1990s.
Tarkan was born on October 17, 1972 in Artai, West Germany, and moved to Türkiye with his family in 1986. His career took off with the release of his debut album Emotional 1992, which included the hit single kiloldum.
his signature song simarikalso known internationally as kiss kissthrust him into the global music spotlight and made him one of Türkiye’s most successful artists.
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- Full name: Tarkan Tvetoglu
- Date of birth: October 17, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Alcai, West Germany
- Nationality: Turkish
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Height: 1.73m
- Parents: Neşe Tevetoğlu and Ali Tevetoğlu
- Siblings: Hakan Tvetoglu and Handan Tvetoglu
- Spouse: Pınar Dilek (m. 2016)
- Children: Leah Twitoglu
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion:Islam
- Ethnicity: Turkish
- Net worth: $30 million
early life and education
Tarkan is 53 years old. He was born on October 17, 1972 in Altzei, West Germany. Tarkan was raised by his parents (Neşe Tevetoğlu and Ali Tevetoğlu) and started singing at an early age.
In 1986, his family moved to Türkiye, where he continued his education and pursued his passion for music. He attended Karamsel High School and took music classes, which helped shape his artistic skills.
After high school, Tarkan initially struggled to find a foothold in the music industry. However, fate intervened when he met producer Mehmet Söğütoğlu, who recognized his talent and signed him to Istanbul Plak. This partnership resulted in the release of his debut album.
personal life
Tarkan married Pınar Dilek in 2016 and they have a daughter named Liya. While Tarkan’s personal life is relatively private compared to other celebrities, he occasionally shares insights into his family life via social media.
Profession
Tarkan’s career began with the release of his debut album Emotional December 1992. album lead single kiloldum It quickly became popular and laid the foundation for Tarkan’s rise to fame.
His second album, Tuna elementReleased in 1994, with hits such as simarikachieved international success.
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Tarkan released several albums to critical and commercial success. His collaboration with renowned composer Sezen Aksu played an important role in shaping his musical style. Tarkan’s ability to blend traditional Turkish melodies with modern pop music has resonated with fans at home and abroad.
In addition to his successful albums, Tarkan is known for his electrifying live performances and has toured extensively throughout Europe and beyond. His influence on Turkish pop music is often compared to Elvis Presley in the early days of American rock and roll.
Awards
Tarkan received numerous accolades during his career:
- World Music Awards Best Selling Turkish Artist
- Won the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Male Artist multiple times
- Recognition of contribution to Turkish popular music by various cultural institutions
net worth
According to sources, Tarkan’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million
discography
- due to sensitivity (1992)
- Tuna element (1994)
- Orulum Sana (1997)
- karma (2001)
- Get closer (2006)
- Metamofouz (2007)
