Güzin Çorağan (29 October 1943,

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- 27 November 2022,

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) was a Turkish theater and cinema actress best known for her role as Ulrike/Ulviye, the wife of Davut in the long-running television series ''

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''.

Early life and career

Güzin Çorağan began her theatrical career in 1962 at the (Bursa State Theater). Her film debut was in the 1986 film ', directed by

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. Çorağan was a member of (the Contemporary Cinema Actors Association, ÇASOD), a

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based in

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. She was actively involved in the contemporary Turkish cinema scene and was earned the award of Best Supporting Actress at the 12th

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for her role in the 1999 film ' (''The Trial''). She was married to the actor .

''Bizimkiler''

Çorağan's most famous role was as Ulrike/Ulviye, the wife of German immigrant Davut in the television series ''

''. The series, spanning 15 seasons and 459 episodes, remains one of Turkey's longest-running and beloved productions.

Death

News of Güzin Çorağan's death was announced by fellow actor

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through his social media account. She died in her home district of

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at the age of 79, and was buried in her neighbourhood mosque.

References

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