Bülent Ersoy facts for kids
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Bülent Ersoy
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Bülent Ersoy performing during a concert
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| Birth name | Bülent Erkoç |
| Also known as | Diva |
| Born | 9 June 1952 Siirt, Turkey |
| Genres | Turkish classical music, Arabesque |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1974–present |
Bülent Ersoy (pronounced by-LENT er-SOY; born Bülent Erkoç on June 9, 1952) is a famous Turkish singer and actress. Her fans call her "Diva" because she is one of the most popular singers in Turkish music.
Bülent Ersoy has many well-known songs. Some of her hits include "Ümit Hırsızı" (Hope Thief), "Geceler" (Nights), "Beddua" (Curse), and "Maazallah" (God Forbid). She has released more than thirty albums. Her music has made a big mark on Turkish music history.
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A Look at Her Life
Early Years and Music Start
Bülent Ersoy was born in 1952 in Malatya, Turkey. She later changed her last name from Erkoç to Ersoy. This new name means "brave lineage."
She started her music journey as a singer of Turkish classical music. Her grandparents also loved classical Turkish music. Bülent took private lessons and then studied at the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory. She quickly became a popular singer and actress.
A Time of Change and Challenges
In the early 1980s, Bülent Ersoy faced some difficulties. Public performances by some artists were not allowed for a while. To continue her career, she moved to West Germany in 1983.
While in West Germany, she kept making music and movies. Later in the 1980s, the rules changed, and she was able to return to Turkey.
New Music and Collaborations
In 2010, Bülent Ersoy announced she was working on a new album. She listened to many songs to pick the best ones. Her album, Aşktan Sabıkalı (Love Convict), came out on October 3, 2011.
This album included a song by Can Tanrıyar called "Alışmak İstemiyorum." It also featured a classic song by Orhan Gencebay called "Bir Teselli Ver." The album's title song, "Aşktan Sabıkalı," was written by Gülşen.
A very popular song on the album was a duet with Tarkan. It was called "Bir Ben Bir Allah Biliyor" (Only I and Allah know). This song was special because it brought together two of Turkey's top artists. A music video for the song was released in December 2011.
Focusing on Classical Music
In 2013, Bülent Ersoy appeared on TRT. She explained that her pop and arabesque songs were mainly for earning money. She said her true passion was classical music, which she studied in college.
Her last album with classical and Alaturka (Turkish style) songs was Alaturka 2000. After that, she focused on other styles for a while.
In late 2015, she talked about making more Alaturka music. She mentioned that Orhan Gencebay had noticed a lack of new Alaturka songs from famous artists. They planned to work together on an album in this style.
In early 2016, Bülent Ersoy said she had listened to many new songs. However, she was not happy with the pop and arabesque songs offered to her. She seemed to be returning to making new music after a break. In March 2019, she released a new song called "Ümit Hırsızı," written by Tarkan.
Music Albums
- Albums
- 1973: Ah Tut-i Mucize Guyem
- 1975: Şöhretler
- 1975: Konser 1
- 1976: Toprak Alsın Muradımı
- 1976: Bir Tanrıyı Bir de Beni
- 1976: Konser 2
- 1977: Konser 3
- 1978: Orkide 1
- 1978: Ölmeyen Şarkılar (eternal songs)
- 1979: Orkide 2
- 1979: Meyhaneci (the innkeeper)
- 1980: Beddua
- 1981: Mahşeri Yaşıyorum
- 1981: Yüz Karası
- 1983: Ak Güvercin (white dove)
- 1983: Ne Duamsın Ne De Bedduam (you are neither in my prayers nor in my curses)
- 1984: Düşkünüm Sana
- 1985: Yaşamak İstiyorum
- 1986: Anılardan Bir Demet
- 1987: Suskun Dünyam
- 1988: Biz Ayrılamayız
- 1989: Avustralya Konseri
- 1989: İstiyorum
- 1989: Seçmeler
- 1989: Bizim Hikayemiz
- 1990: Öptüm
- 1991: Bir Sen Bir de Ben
- 1992: Ablan Kurban Olsun Sana
- 1993: Türk Sanat Müziği Konseri 1
- 1993: Türk Sanat Müziği Konseri 2
- 1993: Türk Sanat Müziği Konseri 3
- 1993: Türk Sanat Müziği Konseri 4
- 1993: Şiirlerle Şarkılarla
- 1993: Sefam Olsun
- 1994: Akıllı Ol
- 1995: Alaturka 1995
- 1995: Benim Dünya Güzellerim
- 1997: Maazallah
- 2000: Alaturka 2000
- 2002: Canımsın
- 2011: Aşktan Sabıkalı
- 2018: Alaturka
- Singles
- "Dolmamış Çilem" (1980)
- "Ümit Hırsızı" (2019)
Movies and TV Shows
Film
- Sıralardaki Heyecan (1976)
- Ölmeyen Şarkı (1977)
- İşte Bizim Hikayemiz (1978)
- Beddua (1980)
- Söhretin Sonu (1981)
- Acı Ekmek (1984)
- Asrın Kadını (1985)
- Tövbekar Kadın (1985)
- Benim Gibi Sev (1985)
- Efkarlıyım Abiler (1986)
- Yaşamak İstiyorum 1 (1986)
- Yaşamak İstiyorum 2 (1986)
- Kara Günlerim (1987)
- Biz Ayrılamayız (1988)
- Anılar (1989)
- İstiyorum (1989)
Television
- Bülent Ersoy Show (1995–1996; 2013–2014) – Presenter
- Bülent Ersoy'la Hatırla Bakalım (2005) – Presenter
- Popstar Alaturka (2007–2009) – Judge
- Beyaz Show (2012) – Guest
- Arkadaşım Hoşgeldin (2015) – Guest appearance
- Bu Tarz Benim (2015) – Guest judge
- Var Mısınız Yok Musunuz (2016) – Contestant
- Dünya Güzellerim (2017) – Herself
- Çukur (2017) – Guest appearance
- Popstar 2018 (2018) – Judge
- Kuaförüm Sensin (2020) – Judge
- Benzemez Kimse Bize (2021) – Presenter
- Dünya Güzellerim Masada (2023–2024) – Herself
- Dünya Güzellerim Tatilde (2024–2025) – Herself
See also
In Spanish: Bülent Ersoy para niños
- List of Turkish musicians
- Music of Turkey
