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Akın
Akın () is a Turkish given name and surname and may refer to: Given name *Akın Altıok (born 1932), Turkish triple jumper * Akın Birdal (born 1948), Turkish politician * Akın Eldes (born 1962), Turkish guitarist * Akın Kuloğlu (1972–2001), Georgian-born Turkish boxer * Akın Öngör (born 1945), Turkish business executive *Akın Öztürk (born 1952), Turkish general * Akın Vardar (born 1978), Turkish footballer *Akın Akınözü (born 1990), Turkish Actor Surname * Azra Akın (born 1981), Turkish model and Miss World * Bülent Akın (born 1978), Turkish footballer * Çağla Akın (born 1995), Turkish female volleyball player * Can Akın (born 1983), Turkish basketball player *Cenan Akın (1932–2006), Turkish composer, conductor and music educator * Didem Akın (born 1971), Turkish basketball coach and former player *Fatih Akın (born 1973), Turkish film director * Filiz Akın (1943–2025), Turkish film actress, writer and television presenter * Gülten Akın (1933–20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filiz Akın
Filiz Akın (born Suna Akın, 2 January 1943 – 21 March 2025) was a Turkish actress, writer and television presenter. Known as Yeşilçam Turkish cinema's "noble, modern, urban and elegant face", Filiz Akın had a large fan base in Turkey. She was official ambassador, due to her third husband Sönmez Köksal was Turkey's Ambassador to France. Life and career Early life and education Filiz Akın was born on 2 January 1943 in Ankara.Filiz Akın’ın Ankara Life Dergisi Röportajı dijimecmua.com, Retrieved 17 January 2014 Her mother, Habibe Leman Şaşırmaz, was a tailor from Ankara, and her father, Bekir Sami Akın, was a judge from |
Akın Akınözü
Akın Süreyya Akınözü (born 22 September 1990) is a Turkish actor known for playing Miran Aslanbey in the Turkish TV series ''Hercai''. He is the son of the actress Özlem Akınözü. Early life Akın Süreyya Akınözü was born on 22 September 1990, in Ankara, Turkey and is the only child of actress Özlem Akınözü and restaurant owner Tamer Akınözü. His maternal grandfather, Süreyya Arın was one of the first TV presenters on TRT (Turkish Radio and Television). His great-uncle Süha Arın is known as "The Father of Turkish Documentaries". Akınözü attended Ankara TED High School and subsequently studied mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, or California), is a Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Berkeley, California, United States. Founded in 1868 and named after t ..., where he lived for around 6 years before deciding to becom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunay Akın
Sunay Akın (born 12 September 1962) is a Turkish people, Turkish poet, writer, TV host, journalist, and a philanthropist. He is the founder of Istanbul Toy Museum. Akın was born in Trabzon, Turkey. Akın is best known for his poetry; his primary influences include Orhan Veli Kanık and Cemal Süreya. His poems are generally lyric, short, and soft in tone. He also often makes use of satirical forms and puns. Akın has a collection of over 7,000 toys, some of which date back nearly 200 years. 4,000 of them are on display in the İstanbul Toy Museum which opened in 2005. He co-hosts a TV show called "Yaşamdan Dakikalar" (''"Minutes from Life"'') on the TV channel tv8, together with Hıncal Uluç, Haşmet Babaoğlu, and Nebil Özgentürk. He has hosted other TV and radio programmes such as "Mahya Işıkları", "Stüdyo İstanbul" and "İzler" on the TV channel TRT 2, "Gezgin Korkuluk" on the TV channel tv8, and "Veşaire...Veşaire" on the radio channel Yaşam Radyo. He lectur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azra Akın
Azra Akın (born 8 December 1981) is a Turkish-Dutch actress, dancer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2002 in London on 7 December 2002. She is best known for series ''Yağmur Zamanı.'' Biography Akın was born in Almelo, Netherlands, to Turkish parents. Her father (Nazım) and mother (Ayda) emigrated from Turkey to the Netherlands in 1971. Akın has one younger sister named Doruk. In 1998, at the age of 17, Akın was selected Elite Model of Turkey; she then participated in the Europe Elite Model competition in Nice, France, where she reached the final 15. She continued modelling in Germany for the German catalogue Otto. In 2002, Azra won Star TV's Miss Turkey. Thus, she represented Turkey in the Miss World beauty pageant which was held on December 7, 2002, at Alexandra Palace, London, which she also won. Akin accepted the tiara and $156,000 prize from the previous year's winner Agbani Darego. During her reign, Akın travelled to the United Kingdom, Turkey, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
İbrahim Akın
İbrahim Akın (born 4 January 1984) is a Turkish former professional footballer who played as a left winger. He is a part of the management of Altay. Career Akın started his career at Altay S.K. in the Türk Telekom League A before he was transferred to Beşiktaş in June 2004. After three seasons with Beşiktaş he was transferred to İstanbul BB where he scored 24 goals in 94 matches. Before the beginning of the 2012–13 season, he signed a contract with Gaziantepspor for three years. Later career On 14 August 2019, it was confirmed, that Akın had retired from football and would continue as a part of Altay's management, working alongside the club's sporting director, Özden Töraydın, as responsible for the foreign players of the club. Involvement in match-fixing In July 2011, Akın admitted to participating in match fixing, specifically relating to two matches: Istanbul BB's match against Fenerbahçe, and the Turkish Cup final against Beşiktaş. Following his a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nazan Akın
Nazan Akın Güneş (born Nazan Akın on 1 September 1983, in Diyarbakır, Turkey) is a Turkish visually impaired judoka ( disability class B3) competing in the +70 kg division. She won the silver medal at the 2012 Paralympics and the bronze medal at the 2024 Paralympics. Sport career Nazan Akın took the bronze medal at the 2008 German Open. In 2011, she competed in the 63 kg division at the IBSA World Championship and Games in Antalya, Turkey, where she finished in 7th place and at the IBSA European Championship held in Crawley, United Kingdom, where she won the bronze medal. At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, England, Akın first succeeded in defeating her Bulgarian opponent Ivomira Mihaylova in the quarterfinal. In the semifinal, she also defeated French competitor Celine Manzuolini, securing her place in the final, where she went on to win the silver medal. After this, she took a 10-year break from judo. In 2022, she participated at the IBSA Judo World Cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serhat Akın
Niyazi Serhat Akın (born 5 June 1981) is a Turkish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Club career Fenerbahçe Akın played for Fenerbahçe SK between 2000–2005 and played 140 matches (147 for the Süper Lig), after which he went to Anderlecht on a free transfer in the summer of 2005. Anderlecht and 1. FC Köln (2005–2008) In 2005, Akin joined the Belgian R.S.C. Anderlecht. He wore the number 24 jersey for the ''Mauves'', with the number 9 jersey worn by the more senior Mbo Mpenza. In his first year at Anderlecht, he helped them become champions of the Belgian First Division, by scoring the first goal in their 2–0 victory over direct rivals Standard Liège three matchdays from the end of the season. In the winter transfer window or 2006–07, he was loaned out to Second Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln due to the lack of opportunities and having lower seniority than Nicolas Frutos, Mohammed Tchite and Mbo Mpenza. He received further setback in the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Didem Akın
Didem Akın, (born May 1, 1971, in Ankara) is a Turkish former basketball player. She is (Center (basketball), pivot/combo guard) Fenerbahçe Women's Basketball, Fenerbahce Women's Basketball Team manager. Didem Akın, who is known as one of the best female Turkish basketball players of her time, has been working as a basketball team manager since 2005. She won Turkish Women's Basketball League Championship in the total of 14, a large number of Women's Basketball Turkish Cup and won the President Cup acting as both player and manager during her sports career. Nicknamed “Dido”, Didem played in National Team matches 99 times including the National Women's Basketball Team and Junior National Team and as a player she competed in the EuroLeague Women 7 times. Early sports career Didem played basketball for the first time in Ayse Abla Elementary School where her interest in basketball began. She achieved her first success scoring two points in a 2–0 win match. During her educat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Özge Akın
Özge Akın (née Gürler, born June 17, 1985) is a Turkish sprinter competing in the 400 m events. She is the current Turkish record holder of the 400 m hurdles events. Following her marriage to her coach, her surname changed to Akın, although she was also subsequently known by the surname Akın-Gürler. Competing initially in the long jump and running sprint and middle distance, she specialized in 400 m and 400 m hurdles following her coach's recommendation. Özge Gürler was a member of İzmir Gençlik sports club, Anadolu University, Ankara MTA and İzmir Metropolitan Municipality sports club before she transferred to Enkaspor in Istanbul. She studied Physical Education and Sports at the Ege University in İzmir. Özge Gürler participated at the 2005 Mediterranean Games in Almería, Spain in the 4 × 100 m relay, 400 m hurdles and 4 × 400 m relay events. She ran bronze medal with her teammates Birsen Bekgöz, Pınar Saka and Binnaz Uslu in 4 × 400 m relay. She wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Çağla Akın
Çağla Akın (born 19 January 1995 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish volleyball player who won the gold medal at the 2013 Club World Championship and now playing with Türk Hava Yolları. Personal information She is tall at . Her parents were national handball players. Career She played for the VakıfBank Türk Telekom before she transferred in 2012 to Beşiktaş. Akın was a member of the girls' youth national team and the women's junior national team. Akın won the gold medal at the 2013 Club World Championship playing with Vakıfbank Istanbul. Clubs * VakıfBank Türk Telekom Junior (2009–2011) * VakıfBank Türk Telekom (2011–2012) * Beşiktaş Junior (2012–2013) * Vakıfbank Istanbul (2013–2014) * Beşiktaş (2014–2017) * Fenerbahçe (2017–2018) * Galatasaray (2018–2021) Awards National team * 2011 FIVB Girls Youth World Championship – * 2011 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival – * 2012 Women's Junior European Volleyball Championsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gülten Akın
Gülten Akın (23 January 1933 – 4 November 2015) was a Turkish poet. Her poetry is considered to be culturally significant to Turkey. Akin was born in 1933 in Yozgat, Turkey. She attended Beşiktaş Atatürk Anatolian High School and graduated from Ankara University Law School in 1955. She married her husband Yaşar Cankoçak in 1956, with whom she had five children. Because of her husband's position as the governor of various provincial districts in Turkey, she moved around several provinces of Turkey, working as a lawyer, assistant lawyer and teacher in many of them. In 1972, Akın and her family settled in Ankara, where she worked at the Turkish Language Association, the regulatory body of the Turkish language, and became a member of the Editorial Team at the Ministry of Culture. She worked for the reestablishment of free and democratic non-governmental organizations. She served as a founder and/or manager at several such Turkish organizations, such as the Human Rights ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akın Öztürk
Akın Öztürk (born February 21, 1952) is a former four-star general in the Turkish Air Force who served as the 30th Commander of the Turkish Air Force until August 4, 2015. After his expiration as commander, he continued his duty as a member of the Supreme Military Council. Öztürk was arrested on 16 July 2016 on charges of having played a leading role in the failed 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt of 15 July. He was stripped of all his military ranks and indicted for offences against public order, terrorism, conspiracy and treason. Öztürk has denied the charges. On June 20, 2019, Öztürk was sentenced to life in prison. During his interrogation he was tortured in unofficial police locations. Military career Upon graduating from the 2nd Main Jet Base (MJB) Flight Training School as a fighter pilot in 1975, he was assigned to the 7th MJB in Malatya where he served as an F-100 and F-4 pilot until 1981. In 1981, he was assigned to the 1st MJB in Eskişehir where he served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
