Leyla Sayar
| Leyla Sayar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Leylâ Sayar December 27, 1939 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Residence | Nişantaşı |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1957–1976 |
Leyla Sayar (born December 27, 1939) is a Turkish actress, author, ballerina, beauty pageant titleholder, occasional dancer and singer of Circassian descent.[1] Sayar was considered to be one of the most beautiful women of the Cinema of Turkey.[1][2]
Early life and career
Sayar was born in 1939 to Circassian parents from Turkey.[3] Before pursuing an acting career, she attended the American Academy for Girls. In 1957, she was crowned Miss Cinema Star.[1] Leyla Sayar briefly held the first runner-up title for the beauty pageant Miss Turkey.[3] She also finished first in the Miss Beach Beauty competition.
She took acting lessons at the Turkish State Theatre in Ankara.[4] Between 1957 and 1976, she has acted in 170 films.[1] Her aunt was married to a business magnate from the United States, and this contact led Leyla Sayar to get offers abroad. However, she steadfastly refused calls from Hollywood.[1]
In the late 1950s, despite rumors that Leyla Sayar and Muzaffer Tema would be married were circulated, she dated Göksel Arsoy briefly after her breakup with Tema.[5]
In 1976, Sayar renounced her career and devoted herself to religion and charity.[1] From then on, she has not used any electronic appliances or devices.[1]
Leyla Sayar released various books, including Altın Kalem, Erdemin Sırları, Meleğin Sözleri, Mühür, and Mürşit.[6]
Publications
Books
- Altın Kalem
- Erdemin Sırları
- Meleğin Sözleri (2002)[7]
- Mühür
- Mürşit
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Üç Garipler | Leading role | |
| 1958 | Dertli Irmak | Leading role | |
| 1958 | Duvaklı Göl | Leading role | |
| 1959 | Bizim Mahalle | Leading role | |
| 1959 | Kaderim Böyle İmiş | Leading role | |
| 1959 | Ninno | Leading role | |
| 1959 | Üç Kızın Hikâyesi | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Aslan Yavrusu | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Aşk Hırsızı | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Aşk Rüzgârı | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Ayşecik | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Can Mustafa | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Devlerin Öfkesi | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Ölüm Perdesi | Leading role | |
| 1960 | Yangın Var | Müjgan | Leading role |
| 1961 | Ayrı Dünya | Leading role | |
| 1961 | Boş Yuva | Leading role | |
| 1961 | Çapkınlar | Leading role | |
| 1961 | Gönülden Gönüle | Leading role | |
| 1961 | İki Yetime | Leading role | |
| 1961 | Kara Dut | Leading role | |
| 1961 | Şeytanın Kılıcı | Melike | Leading role |
| 1961 | Vahşi Kedi | Leading role | |
| 1961 | Yaban Gülü | Leading role | |
| 1961 | Yabancı Adam | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Aşk Güzeldir | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Aşka Kinim Var | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Bir Çiçek Üç Böcek | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Çifte Nikâh | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Dilberler Yuvası | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Geçti Buranın Pazarı | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Gümüş Gerdanlık | Leading role | |
| 1962 | İki Çalgıcının Seyahati | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Kadın ve Tabanca | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Leyla | Leyla | Leading role |
| 1962 | Öldüren Bahar | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Şoförün Karısı | Leading role | |
| 1962 | Ver Elini İstanbul | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Aşk Hırsızı | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Büyük Yemin | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Çapkın Hırsız | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Çapraz Delikanlı | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Dişi Örümcek | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Kavgasız Yaşayalım | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Kezban | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Leylâ ile Mecnun Gibi | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Makber | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Öldür Beni | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Sabah Olmasın | Leading role | |
| 1963 | Şafak Bekçileri | Zeynep | Leading role |
| 1963 | Yakılacak Kitap | Leyla | Leading role |
| 1963 | Zehir Hafiye | Leading role | |
| 1964 | Ankara'ya Üç Bilet | Leading role | |
| 1964 | Love and Grudge | Nevin | Leading role |
| 1964 | Baba Hasreti | Leading role | |
| 1964 | Beş Şeker Kız | Leading role | |
| 1964 | Suçlular Aramızda | Nükhet | Leading role |
| 1964 | Şehrazat | Şehrazat | Leading role |
| 1964 | Ve Allah Gençleri Yarattı | Leading role | |
| 1965 | Aman Dünya Ne Dar İmiş | Leading role | |
| 1965 | Ateş Gibi Kadın | Leading role | |
| 1965 | Şeytanın Kurbanları | Leading role | |
| 1970 | Ankara Express | Irma | Leading role |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Özkartal, Miraç Zeynep (2011-11-20). "Ölümü Beklemekten Bıkıp Döndüm". Milliyet. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ↑ "Maneviyata Yönelen Ünlüler". Sabah. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Leyla Sayar
- ↑ Leyla Sayar (1939)
- ↑ Olgun, Ayşe (2007-02-14). "Sus Sus Sus Kimseler Duymasın!". Yeni Şafak. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ↑ Özgentürk, Nebil (2000-04-29). "Aslolan Hayattır!". Sabah. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ↑ "Yeni Çıkanlar". Radikal. 2002-02-21. Retrieved 2014-05-16.