Azra Akın facts for kids
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Azra Akın
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Akın at the 2004 Megahit-International Mediterranean Song Contest
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| Born | 8 December 1981 |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Title | Miss Turkey 2002 (Winner) Miss World 2002 (Winner) |
| Spouse(s) |
Atakan Koru
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
Azra Akın is a famous Turkish-Dutch actress, dancer, and model. She is also a beauty queen who won the title of Miss World 2002. This big event happened in London on December 7, 2002. Many people know her best from the TV series Yağmur Zamanı.
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Azra Akın's Early Life
Azra Akın was born in Almelo, Netherlands, on December 8, 1981. Her parents, Nazım and Ayda, moved to the Netherlands from Turkey in 1971. Azra has a younger sister named Doruk.
Starting Her Modeling Career
When Azra was 17 years old in 1998, she was chosen as the Elite Model of Turkey. This was a big step for her. She then went to the Europe Elite Model competition in Nice, France. There, she made it to the top 15 finalists. After that, she continued her modeling career in Germany. She worked for a German company called Otto, appearing in their catalogs.
Becoming Miss World
In 2002, Azra won the Miss Turkey competition. This meant she would represent her country in the Miss World beauty pageant. The Miss World event took place on December 7, 2002, at Alexandra Palace in London. Azra won this competition too, becoming Miss World 2002!
Her Reign as Miss World
After winning, Azra received the crown and a prize from the previous year's winner, Agbani Darego. During her time as Miss World, Azra traveled a lot. She visited many countries, including the United Kingdom, Turkey, the United States, New Zealand, Ireland, Jamaica, Australia, and China.
Azra Akın's TV and Film Work
Azra Akın has also shown her talents in television and movies. She has appeared in several shows and films.
Sports and Dance Shows
In 2003, Azra took part in a British TV sports game show called The Games. She did very well and even won a gold medal! Later, in 2010, she competed in a Turkish dance show called Yok Boyle Dans. This show is like the Turkish version of Dancing With the Stars. Azra won that competition too, showing off her amazing dance skills.
Other TV Appearances
In 2004, Azra Akın was part of the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. She modeled for the postcards that were shown before each song. She has also been a judge for the Miss World competition several times, including in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Azra Akın's Family Life
In 2017, Azra Akın married Atakan Koru, who is a Turkish dancer and model. They have two children together.
Films Azra Akın Has Been In
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2010 | PesPese | Pelin |
| 2006 | İlk Aşk | Bahar |
| 2005 | Teberik Şanssız | Fulya |
| 2004 | Anlat İstanbul | Pamuk Prenses |
TV Shows Azra Akın Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2016 | Miss World 2016 | Judge |
| 2015 | Miss World 2015 | Judge |
| 2014 | Miss World 2014 | Judge |
| 2013 | Miss World 2013 | Judge |
| 2012 | Muck | Elif |
| 2009 | Ayrılık | Firengiz Babayev |
| 2009 | Ah Kalbim | Herself |
| 2008 | Rüzgar | Leyla |
| 2005 | Miss World 2005 | Judge |
| 2005 | Barend en Van Dorp | Herself |
| 2004 | Nationaal songfestival | Herself |
| 2004 | Yağmur Zamanı | Eylül |
| 2003 | The Games | Herself |
| 2003 | Mister World 2003 | Judge |
External links
- (suspended site)
- Azra Akın Pictures at TurkishStarsDaily.com
| Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Agbani Darego |
Miss World 2002 |
Succeeded by Rosanna Davison |
| Preceded by Tuğçe Kazaz |
Miss Turkey 2002 |
Succeeded by Tuğba Karaca |
See also
In Spanish: Azra Akın para niños
