
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).
Known For & Full Filmography43 Titles

Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Self - Winner
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Nominee
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Presenter
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Drama Series - 1991, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Drama Series - 1988, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Drama Series - 2008, 16 episodes • as Muzaffer Mutlu
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
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.

Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Emrullah
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
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.

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Story about a man (Ferdi) whose life falls apart after a tragic traffic accident. Overcome with grief, he turns to alcohol and isolates himself from the world. Donating all his possessions he retreats to a quiet seaside town to try and escape his past. Then, a child enters his life...this relationship offers him a chance at healing.

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi, one of three childhood friends, leaves his money with his friends before going to prison for a robbery they committed. When he is released, his first task is to find his friends, for whom he went to prison, and get his share, but nothing goes as he expected. His beloved friend does not return the money and, moreover, has introduced Ferdi's girlfriend Türkan to drugs. Ferdi swears an oath to rescue his girlfriend and get his money back.

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi, a singer in a nightclub, lost his wife years ago. As a result, he had to raise his son Burak on his own. However, due to his busy work schedule, he was unable to spend as much time with his son as he would have liked. One day, an incident involving his son would change Ferdi's entire world.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi is released from prison after serving his sentence. His rivals are waiting for him in the small town where he lives. During his sentence, a woman named Selma moves to the same small town. Selma works as an oriental dancer in a bar to support her child's education. However, Selma's presence causes a stir in the peaceful town. It is revealed that Ferdi's rivals are the cause of the conflict, and having mutual enemies brings Selma and Ferdi together.

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi comes to Istanbul to seek treatment for his mentally disabled sister, Oya. During the treatment process, he works as a singer in a nightclub. When he goes to work, his sister stays home alone. One day, when he returns home, he cannot find his sister. Thinking she is lost, he reports it to the police. Some time later, he receives the news that his sister has been murdered. Ferdi will try to take revenge on his sister's killers.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
The film tells the story of Ferdi, who becomes known as a notorious killer while trying to escape a blood feud. Ferdi's uncle is killed by a hired assassin working for his enemies. Although everyone witnesses the murder, no one except Ferdi can identify the killer as Kara Hikmet. When Hikmet comes to kill Ferdi, Ferdi kills him and his men. This murder, committed by Ferdi to protect himself, makes him famous as a ruthless killer. Over time, Ferdi becomes a folk hero. However, Ferdi's greatest test will be Pınar, the woman he loves, and her brother.

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
After graduating from university, Ferdi starts working at a real estate company. Every weekend, he visits his mother, who lives in the village. One day, Ferdi helps a woman named Leman and from that day on, a relationship begins between them. After some time, they decide to get married...Ferdi's life will completely change as she is not who he thought she was.

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi is released from prison after a long term behind bars. During his incarceration, his mother has been institutionalized in a psychiatric hospital due to schizophrenia.He tries to rebuild his life and cope with the burdens that followed him during his time inside. He also has to deal with the emotional and practical weight of his mother’s condition. Meanwhile, a young journalist (Meral) is interested in exposing and writing about the lives of “prisoners of fate”. Ferdi and Meral’s paths cross and her work brings her into contact with Ferdi and the struggles he’s facing.

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
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.

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi, a taxi driver who works nights, encounters many of the city’s more hidden and harsh sides after dark. Zeynep is on the run from a mob connected to the nightlife business. One faithful night brings them together

Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi works as a school bus driver in his local neighborhood. One day, Billur, a young woman, moves into the neighborhood and Ferdi falls in love with her. Ferdi wants to marry Billur but she sharply rejects his advances. Her reluctance isn’t because she doesn’t care — there’s a painful reason behind it.

Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
The film tells the story of a man's quest for revenge after his father is killed in a land dispute.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Ferdi (twin brothers)
The story of a driver who abandoned his wife and child after becoming addicted to heroin, and his brother who fought to save him from this path.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Everything is ready for Ferdi and Necla to get married. However, Ferdi has to leave town for a short time due to a last-minute business trip. Necla's mother, who wants to marry her off to a wealthy man, does everything she can to end the relationship. She pressures Necla to be with Murat. When Ferdi returns to Istanbul, he has lost Necla. The only thing left for him to do is to confront Murat.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
When a naive gatekeeper at a factory starts a love affair with a secretary, at first fortune seems to be favoring him. But then factory workers put an end to his relationship with her due to an inheritance lawsuit of hers.

Movie - 1977, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
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.

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
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.

Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Famous singer Ferdi lives a happy life with his wife Sevil and son Cengiz. This picture of happiness is suddenly shattered one day by a gang. Naci, who has a score to settle with Ferdi from the past, and his men take Ferdi and his family hostage in their home one day. The gang takes all of Ferdi's assets and flees the house. However, Ferdi cannot bring himself to report the incident to the police. This is because the gang had taken precautions beforehand and taken inappropriate photos of Ferdi's wife. The family therefore chooses to act as if the incident never happened. However, despite their efforts to keep their distance, Naci will once again descend upon the family like a dark cloud.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi, a sailor, and Seher, a shop assistant, are preparing for their wedding. Ferdi quits his job as a sailor and starts looking for a steady job so that he can be with Seher all the time. Seher, on the other hand, wants a life free from financial difficulties. Meanwhile, she finds an marriage proposal from Ekrem, the son of her boss, appealing. However, upon hearing the news of Ekrem's murder, a friend of his, realizing that the blame will fall on Ferdi, kidnaps him. Ferdi wakes up on a shore. Years later, Ferdi and Seher, who manage to return to Istanbul, will cross paths again.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi's father Yakup is cheating on his wife with Şükran, who lives in the city. Şükran, who has a child with Yakup, wants him to divorce his wife Elvan. Yakup then divorces Elvan. Ferdi wants to stay with his mother. Yakup, separated from his wife and child, returns to Şükran's side, tormented by guilt, but dies in a traffic accident. Şükran had already arranged everything before Yakup's death and seized all of his wealth. However, Şükran's cruelty toward Ferdi and his mother does not end there.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi works as a bus driver in a small town. However, the money he earns barely supports Ferdi. Ferdi, who is engaged to Gül, cannot save enough money to have a wedding as he wishes. Therefore, she applies to go to Libya to earn money for the wedding.

Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Cumali Çakıroğlu
Cumali, a native of Adana, comes to Istanbul for work. Cumali, who is in love with a singer named Neslihan, brings her to Adana to introduce her to his family. However, Neslihan had a relationship with Cumali's brother Tahsin in the past and is seeking revenge. The family, already struggling due to Tahsin's gambling debts, suffers a heavy blow when confronted with this reality.

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Story of two lovers who are forced to separate due to difficulties of making ends meet. Zeynep, who earns money by tailoring, provides for her poor family. Her lover Ferdi works as a repairman and saves money. The two lovers want to get married as soon as possible, but their financial circumstances prevent them from doing so. During this time, Yalçın, one of the wealthy residents of the neighborhood, falls in love with Zeynep. He tries to win her over but fails. Yalçın will be the cause of the two lovers' demise.

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi and Gülcan have been in love since childhood. Ferdi's father was forced to kill Gülcan's uncle. After this incident, Ferdi was forced to flee to Germany due to a blood feud. Many years later, Ferdi returns to his village. During the years they were apart, their love for each other grew even stronger. However, Gülcan's brother Kazım wants to marry her off to his cousin Seyit. Upon learning of Ferdi's return, he resolves to kill both Ferdi and his mother Fatma. The two lovers will face a great struggle to reunite while the blood feud continues.

Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
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.

Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
"Haram Oldu" marks Ferdi Tayfur's directorial debut. The story centres around Ferdi, a famous singer, who is married to Nuran. Their marriage is an unhappy one, largely because of Nuran’s flamboyant, showy lifestyle — she seems to crave the public appearances, extravagance and social status that comes with being married to a celebrity. Ferdi, despite his fame, feels stifled by this and isn’t able to find peace or happiness within the marriage. In the midst of his marital problems, Ferdi meets Şerife, another woman with whom he falls in love. He decides he wants to leave Nuran and divorce her in order to be with Şerife. However, his plans are far from straightforward; Nuran refuses to accept a divorce and this creates tension and conflict.

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi, who went to Germany with his father years ago, now wants to return to his homeland. He marries his girlfriend Ayten and returns to his country. He begins living with his mother and uncle, who have been waiting for him for years. However, his relationship with his uncle, to whom he has been sending money for years, deteriorates. Because he did not marry his uncle's daughter, his uncle and cousins become hostile toward Ferdi. While Ferdi and Ayten try to establish a new life together, his cousins will seek revenge against him.

Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Ferdi Tayfur
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.

Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
The film follows Ferdi, a popular singer in the Turkish music scene, who has achieved both career success and a comfortable family life. As his fame grows, he performs in casinos and goes on tours. An important plotline is his past connection with Davut, who had been in prison. Davut was someone who helps Ferdi rise to fame earlier in his career. Before one of his upcoming tours, Ferdi hears that Davut has been released from prison. This creates dramatic tension, as Davut’s return forces Ferdi to confront both his past and some of the consequences of fame.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
Ferdi is a trainer (coach) who meets Leyla, a midwife transferred to Bodrum. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by Dündar, who intervenes in some way, leading to obstacles in Ferdi and Leyla’s romance.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Ferdi
It tells the story of Ferdi and Cemile's impossible love. Ferdi's father takes the blame for Zeki Ağa's crime and is executed. Zeki Ağa raises Ferdi alongside his own children. Years later, Ferdi returns home as a highly educated agricultural engineer. Zeki Ağa loves Ferdi dearly and wants him to marry Cemile. Davut, who is jealous of Ferdi, rubs the kindness shown to him in his face. Ferdi, who wants to repay the kindness shown to him, takes the blame for Davut's murder and goes to prison. Years later, when he is released from prison and reunited with Cemile, Davut's anger has not subsided.
