Ferdi Tayfur
Biography: Ferdi Tayfur (Born: Ferdi Tayfur Turanbayburt, born November 15, 1945) is one of Turkey's most successful and famous Turkish arabesque singer, actor and composer. In recent years, he has also become popular in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Trinidad and Tobago,Syria and Iran. He achieved estimated sales of over 50-60 million records worldwide. He was born in Hurriyet neighbourhood of Adana, Turkey and he has led a successful career in arabesque music. Being successful in his arabesque career he has been announced as the King of Arabesque, a music type very popular in today's Turkey and the middle east. His father, Cumali, who was a big fan of a famous theater and dubbing actor "Ferdi Tayfur" named his youngest son after him. After his father was killed, he was not able to continue his education because he had to work in the cotton fields of Cukurova to support his family. Ferdi Tayfur went to Istanbul when he was 17 with dreams of becoming a famous singer. He was not able to succeed on doing this and so he returned to Adana after a short stay in Istanbul. He came back to Istanbul in the early 1970s and his constant attempts to become a singer finally started to pay off. He has got over 100 music albums and over 30 films in his credit and he has received the prestigious Golden Album Award nine times. In 2000, he almost lost one of his toes due to diabetes. He has got millions of fans both in Turkey and in Europe (particularly among Turks in Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark and The Netherlands).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 15, 1945
Deathday: January 02, 2025
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Known For
Her Şeyim Sensin
1985-04-02
Her Şeyim Sensin
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1985-04-02
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Günaha Girme
1982-01-15
Günaha Girme
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1982-01-15
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Bu Talihimin Canına Okuyacağım
1988-04-01
Bu Talihimin Canına Okuyacağım
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1988-04-01
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Elveda Mutluluklar
1989-05-01
Elveda Mutluluklar
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1989-05-01
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Kara Gurbet
1981-12-01
Kara Gurbet
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1981-12-01
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Son Sabah
1978-12-01
Son Sabah
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1978-12-01
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Utanıyorum
1984-05-01
Utanıyorum
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Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1984-05-01
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Ya Benimsin Ya Toprağın
1988-01-15
Ya Benimsin Ya Toprağın
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1988-01-15
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Ah Bir Çocuk Olsaydım
1988-05-01
Ah Bir Çocuk Olsaydım
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1988-05-01
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Benim Gibi Sevenler
1978-04-02
Benim Gibi Sevenler
Overview: Ferdi's mother was thrown out on the street by her lover before Ferdi was born and she had to take shelter with her drunk, thieving brother. Now days of pain and suffering begin for Ferdi and his mother. His uncle forces Ferdi to steal, but one day the young man manages to overcome his bad fate.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1978-04-02
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Yuvasız Kuşlar
1979-05-02
Yuvasız Kuşlar
Overview: A rich girl bets on getting a Turkish folk singer to fall in love with her and marry her in return for an expensive prize. But the bet at the end turns into a love story she didn't count on...
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1979-05-02
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Ben De Özledim
1981-01-01
Ben De Özledim
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Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Boynu Bükük
1980-01-01
Boynu Bükük
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Derbeder
1978-02-01
Derbeder
Overview: This is a tragic love story between the Agha's daughter İpek and the poor farmhand Ferdi. The two lovers, who grew up in the same village, separated when İpek moved to the city, but their love continued. Despite the kinship between Abbas Agha and Ferdi's father, the Agha's change of heart when he inherits money puts an end to the friendship. Despite his father's warnings about Ipek, Ferdi doesn't listen and moves to the city, thinking that Abbas Agha will help him. As Agha despises Ferdi, he endures every insult and hardship for his love. Realizing that he cannot be with İpek while he's poor, there is only one way left for the young man to realize his dreams: to go to Istanbul.
Genres: Drama Romance Music
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1978-02-01
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Çeşme
1977-04-01
Çeşme
Overview: Debut film of Ferdi Tayfur, one of the most popular singers of Turkey. It tells the love story between the son of a poor butler and the daughter of a rich landlord.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1977-04-01
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Yadeller
1979-03-01
Yadeller
Overview: The story of two childhood friends, Ferdi and Leyla (Necla Nazır) who grow up in the same household like brother and sister. Despite their love for each other, Leyla goes to her uncle in Istanbul, while Ferdi wins a vocal competition in Adana. After becoming successful, Ferdi marries Leyla and they have a baby that will strengthen their happiness, but comes with an unexpected pain.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1979-03-01
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Batan Güneş
1978-01-01
Batan Güneş
Overview: The film tells the struggle of two young lovers trying to reunite with each other. Nazlı's father Asım asks for bride price for his daughter. Ferdi spent the bride price he had saved, for his brother Kemal's surgery. In order to save money again, he travels to Germany to find work. Nazli is pregnant with Ferdi's child. Sait, the son of the village's landlord, has set his eyes on Nazli. In order to have Nazli, Sait spreads the rumor that the child is from Kemal. Nazli, Kemal and her mother are forced into exile by the villagers. As if these pains were not enough, the news of Ferdi's death comes. The reunion of these two lovers is now a miracle.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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İnsan Sevince
1979-01-01
İnsan Sevince
Overview: Ferdi comes from a very wealthy family, but has a passion for music. His father sends Ferdi to Istanbul to take care of business matters and allows him to follow his musical dreams at the same time. While there, Ferdi meets Arzu, a passionate, hard-driven young music student, that sets the start of a bitter sweet and tumultuous love story.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Durdurun Dünyayı
1980-01-01
Durdurun Dünyayı
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Olmaz Olsun
1982-02-01
Olmaz Olsun
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1982-02-01
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Bir Damla Ateş
1982-01-01
Bir Damla Ateş
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Affet Allahım
1986-01-01
Affet Allahım
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Allahım Sen Bilirsin
1989-01-01
Allahım Sen Bilirsin
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Bu Şehrin Geceleri
1989-01-01
Bu Şehrin Geceleri
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Hasret Sancısı
1982-12-01
Hasret Sancısı
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Genres: Drama Romance Adventure
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1982-12-01
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Huzurum Kalmadı
1980-12-01
Huzurum Kalmadı
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1980-12-01
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İçimde Bir His Var
1986-04-01
İçimde Bir His Var
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1986-04-01
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Sen De Mi Leyla
1982-04-28
Sen De Mi Leyla
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1982-04-28
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Sevgiler Çiçek Gibi
1988-04-02
Sevgiler Çiçek Gibi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1988-04-02
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Yaktı Beni
1983-04-01
Yaktı Beni
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1983-04-01
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Çılgın Arzular
1984-12-01
Çılgın Arzular
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1984-12-01
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Yıldızlar da Kayar
1983-04-01
Yıldızlar da Kayar
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1983-04-01
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Kalbimdeki Acı
1983-04-03
Kalbimdeki Acı
Overview: A revenge story of a man whose lover was blinded by his enemies and who was forced to shoot his own grandfather and was imprisoned.
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 1983-04-03
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