
Biography
Türkan Şoray (born 28 June 1945) is a Turkish actress, writer and film director. She is known as "Sultan" of the Cinema of Turkey. Having appeared in more than 222 films, Şoray has starred in the most feature films for a female actress worldwide. She started her career in 1960, and won her first award as the most successful actress at the 1st Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for the movie Acı Hayat (Bitter Life). On 12 March 2010, Şoray was chosen as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in Turkey, about which she said: "I think there is nothing that cannot be done with love. If we combine power with love, we can overcome many problems".
Acted in 210
2020s
- 2026
The Last Act: Ediz Hun
Kendisi
2010s
- 2016
Innocence of Memories
Actress
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Vurgun
TV
- 2007
Hicran Sokağı
Sabahat
Suna
Suna
Aşk Yeniden
Lale · 13 episodes
- 2006
Hayatımın Kadınısın
Asuman Karaca
Aşk Beklemez
Suna Serteri
Cemile
TV
- 2004
Mürüvvetsiz Mürüvvet
Mürüvvet
- 2003
Gönderilmemiş Mektuplar
Movie
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
Second Spring
Hanım Meriç · 37 episodes
- 1997
Nihavend Mucize
Suzan
- 1996
Gözlerinde Son Gece
TV
Aynalar
TV
Loves with Gravity: Turkish Sweets
Mehpare
Loves with Gravity
Movie
- 1995
- 1994
Shahmaran
Şahmaran
Bir Aşk Uğruna
Selma
- 1993
Tatlı Betüş
TV
- 1991
Violet Bay
Neriman
- 1990
It Was Cold and Raining
Leyla
Berdel
Hanım
1980s
- 1989
A Dead Sea
Yüksel
- 1988
Ada
Eser
- 1987
My Dreams, My Love, and You
Derya Altınay
Wife as Gramophone
Cemile
Rumuz Goncagül
Movie
- 1985
One Woman One Life
Nuran
Blind Man's Bluff
Meral
- 1984
Bir Sevgi İstiyorum
Movie
- 1983
I Love You
Selma / Aygül
The Mistress
Feride
- 1982
Mine
Mine
Seni Kalbime Gömdüm
Eylül
- 1981
To Crush The Serpent
Esme
1970s
- 1979
Resentful Flower
Zeynep
Hazal
Hazal
- 1978
My Love, My Sorrow
Mehmene Banu
Sultan
Sultan
Sweet Nigar
Tatli Nigar
Cevriyem
Cevriye
- 1977
The Girl with the Red Scarf
Asya
Madam Dilâ
Dila Hanım
Baraj
Aysel
- 1976
The Earthquake
Movie
Love of Giant
Türkan
The Judge of Bodrum
Nevin
- 1975
İnce Memed Vuruldu
Movie
Hunger
Meryem
Urgently Seeking Husband
Melike
- 1974
Crazy People
Selma/Cavidan
Bal Kız: Şenlik Var
Zelis
There Is a Wound in My Heart
Nurten
Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur?
Asiye
- 1973
Torment
Elif
The Prisoner
Ümmühan
Gazi Kadın
Zeynep
Dert Bende
Movie
Namus Borcu
Gurbet
Güllü is Coming
Güllü
The Liar
Zeynep
Sultan Gelin
Sultan
- 1972
Cemo
Cemo
Sisli Hatıralar
Dürrin Akbel
Çile
Elif
The Return
Gülcan
Vukuat Var
Movie
Persecution
Ayla/Zaliha
- 1971
Fire Piece
Azize
Sevmek ve Ölmek Zamanı
Movie
Gülüm, Dalım, Çiçeğim
Movie
Blue Scarf
Leyla
Angel or Devil?
Nesrin
A Woman Vanished
Selma
Hürmüz with Seven Husbands
Hürmüz
The Forgotten Woman
Zeynep / Hilda
Bir Genç Kızın Romanı
Movie
Gelin Çiçeği
Zehra, Arzu
Güllü
Güllü
- 1970
Buğulu Gözler
Movie
Arım Balım Peteğim
Zeynep
Mazi Kalbimde Yaradır
Movie
Hayatım Sana Feda
Zeynep
Crossroads
Feyza
Kara Gözlüm
Azize
Ağlayan Melek
Sabahat
Mağrur Kadın
Movie
Herkesin Sevgilisi
Zeynep
Bülbül Yuvası
Nerime
My Sweet Angel
Leyla
Mercy
Zeynep
1960s
- 1969
Autumn Winds
Nalan
I Want to Die With You
Selma
Fosforlu Cevriyem
Necla
Sana Dönmeyeceğim
Leyla Taner
Is It My Fault?
Müvin
Aşk Mabudesi
Leyla
Hot Gypsy
Gelincik
Kölen Olayım
Azize
They Call Me Fosforlu
Fosforlu
Buruk Acı
Ülker Demirel
- 1968
Ağla Gözlerim
Leyla
My Prostitute Love
Sabiha
The Most Beautiful Woman in the World
Movie
Abbase Sultan
Abbase
The Beautiful Coffee Girl
Nermin
Kadın İntikamı
Handan
Ayşem
Ayşe
The Jail Bride
Çengi Naciye
Artık Sevmeyeceğim
Movie
Aşk Eski Bir Yalan
Handan
Kadın Severse
Leyla
- 1967
Tapılacak Kadın
Movie
Mother
Döndü
The Crying Woman
Şükran, Leyla
Her Zaman Kalbimdesin
Fatma
The Immortal Woman
Serap
Kelepçeli Melek
Nevin Erdem
Sinekli Bakkal
Rabia
A Mountain Tale
Lale
Ayrılsak da Beraberiz
Fatma
Kara Duvaklı Gelin
Perihan
- 1966
The Revenge of the Angels
Türkan/Peri
Kenarın Dilberi
Movie
The Wedding Night
Zeynep / Tülin
Karanfilli Kadın
Movie
Virago
Nermin
The Stranger's Daughter
Nazan
The Sinful Woman
Türkan
Meyhanenin Gülü
Gül
The Woman Of My Life
Movie
The Washer Beauty
Movie
Black Rose
Gül
The Wren
Feride
Golden Earrings
Aylin
Anaların Günahı
Sevim
The Evening Sun
Jülide
- 1965
Black Eyes
Türkan
Wild Bride
Ayşegül Arsev
I’m Not Worthy of You
Türkan
My Neighbor's Chicken
Türkan
The Bread Seller Woman
Ayşe/Zehra/Leyla
A Strange Wedding
Zeynep Gökalp
Farewell Kiss
Türkan
Elveda Sevgilim
Türkan Kadiroğlu
Seven Kadın Unutmaz
Türkan
Tramp
Naciye/Türkan
- 1964
Anasının Kuzusu
Movie
Gözleri Ömre Bedel
Leyla Arseren
Adanalı Tayfur Kardeşler
Türkan
Dağlar Aslanı Ali Efe
Movie
The Bomb Girl
Leyla
Fate Knocks
Leyla
Some Like it Hot
Gülten
After Years
Berna Ekmekçigil
Mualla
Mualla
The Orphan Girl
Movie
Bücür
Movie
The Adventure Woman
Movie
The Angry Young Man
Avukat Sevil
Wind of Youth
Fatma Nur Erden
- 1963
Dear Madam
Türkan Bayraktar
İki Kocalı Kadın
Sibel
The Stolen Love
Aysel / Günsel
Osman Killed Me
Türkan
Naughty Girl
Suna
Ayşecik Canımın İçi
Movie
Young Girls
Eylül
Küçük Beyin Kısmeti
Pervin
The King of Mountains
Türkan Sultan
Bütün Suçumuz Sevmek
Türkan
Bitter Love
Movie
- 1962
The Love Race
Zeynep
The Tough Groom
Gönül
What a Sweet Thing
Canan
Acı Hayat
Nermin
Allah Seviniz Dedi
Movie
Lekeli Kadın
Türkan Güneş
Ümitler Kırılınca
Oya
The Man in Glass
Movie
Red Carnations
Türkan
Dikmen Yıldızı
Movie
Biz de Arkadaş mıyız?
Nihal
I Loved an Outlaw
Movie
Billur Köşk
Movie
- 1961
Otobüs Yolcuları
Nevin
The Charming Bandit
Emine
The Shameless Man
Sevim
Kaderin Önüne Geçilmez
Movie
Kardeş Uğruna
Movie
Remember, Darling
Türkan
Heart to Heart
Nazan
Dikenli Gül
Gül
Love and Punch
Tülin
Afacan
Movie
Angels are My Witnesses
Zeynep
- 1960
The Wind of Love
Nil
Köyde Bir Kız Sevdim
Movie
Güzeller Resmi Geçidi
Ayşe Güner
No release date
Atıf Hoca En Çok Kadınları Sevdi
Movie
Directed 5
2010s
- 2015
Don't Look Too Far
Director
1980s
- 1981
To Crush The Serpent
Director
1970s
- 1976
The Judge of Bodrum
Director
- 1973
Torment
Director
- 1972
The Return
Director
Wrote 2
1980s
- 1981
To Crush The Serpent
Screenplay
1960s
- 1969
Buruk Acı
Writer
Appearances6
2010s
- 2019
Her First
Self
Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema
Self
- 2014
We Hit The Road
Self
2000s
- 2008
İzzet Günay Belgeseli
Self
1960s
- 1969
Altın Koza
Self - Winner · 1 episode