Hande Yener facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hande Yener
Hande Yener performing in August 2014
Born	Makbule Hande Özyener (1973-01-12) 12 January 1973 (age 52) Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Education	Erenköy Girls High School (left)
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Musical career
Genres	Dance electropop pop
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1994–present
Labels	DMC Erol Köse Avrupa Poll

Makbule Hande Özyener (born 12 January 1973), known as Hande Yener, is a famous Turkish singer and songwriter. She started her music career in the early 2000s. Since then, she has become a very important artist in Turkish pop music, with many songs reaching the top of the music charts. Hande Yener is also known for her unique fashion choices and has changed her look many times over the years. She has also tried different music styles, even making electronic music for a short time before returning to pop.

Hande Yener's Journey in Music

Early Life and Starting Out (1973–1999)

Hande Yener was born in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey, on January 12, 1973. She always dreamed of becoming a singer. After middle school, she wanted to go to a music school, but her family preferred she go to a regular high school. She left Erenköy Girls High School in her second year.

To follow her dream, Hande tried to meet the famous singer Sezen Aksu. She worked in a shop, hoping to meet artists who could help her. One day, she met Hülya Avşar, who introduced her to Sezen Aksu. Hande then worked as a backing vocalist (a singer who supports the main singer) for Aksu for two years. This experience helped her prepare for her own music career.

First Albums and Big Hits (2000–2006)

Hande Yener's first album, Senden İbaret, came out in 2000. Her first song, "Yalanın Batsın", became a huge hit in Turkey that summer! People were very impressed with her debut. She won awards for Best Newcomer and Best Music Video.

In 2002, she released her second album, Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma.... This album was also very successful, selling over one million copies! Songs like "Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma..." became popular. She won awards for Best Female Pop Artist and Best-Selling Album.

Her third album, Aşk Kadın Ruhundan Anlamıyor, was released in 2004. Hande said she became more professional with this album. Songs like "Acele Etme", "Kırmızı", and "Acı Veriyor" were big hits on the radio. The album sold 400,000 copies.

In 2006, Hande released Apayrı, her fourth album. She called it an alternative pop album and wanted to try new sounds. Some critics liked her new style, which included elements of house music and R&B. Songs like "Kelepçe" and "Aşkın Ateşi" became popular.

Trying Electronic Music (2007–2009)

In 2007, Hande Yener released Nasıl Delirdim?, where she changed her style to electronic music. This was a big change from her usual pop songs. Some people didn't like the change, but others praised the album. Songs like "Kibir" and "Romeo" were hits.

She continued with electronic music in her next albums, Hipnoz (2008) and Hayrola? (2009). She wrote many of the songs herself. These albums were seen as high-quality electronic music.

Return to Pop Music (2010–2013)

At the end of 2009, Hande Yener announced she would return to pop music. Her fans were very excited! Her eighth album, Hande'ye Neler Oluyor?, was released in 2010. Songs like "Sopa" and "Bodrum" became big hits, with "Bodrum" reaching number one on the charts.

In 2011, she released her ninth album, Teşekkürler, which celebrated her 11th year in music. The album had popular songs like "Bana Anlat" and "Unutulmuyor".

Her album Kraliçe (meaning "Queen") came out in 2012. The song "Hasta" was a hit. In 2013, she released the single "Ya Ya Ya Ya", which quickly became one of the most played songs on YouTube in Turkey and won awards for Best Single and Best Song.

Recent Successes (2014–Present)

Hande Yener's eleventh album, Mükemmel, was released in 2014. The song "Alt Dudak" was very popular. She also performed at the Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre, which was a big event.

In 2015, her song "Sebastian" became a number-one hit for three weeks. She even named a beach and night club after the song!

In 2016, she released Hepsi Hit Vol. 1. The song "Mor" topped the music charts for three weeks and won an award for Best Music Video. In 2017, she released Hepsi Hit Vol. 2, with the song "Bakıcaz Artık" reaching number two on the charts.

In 2018, Hande Yener released "Beni Sev," which was well-liked by critics. She also released her first English song, "Love Always Wins." In 2019, she continued to release new singles, showing different styles.

In 2020, Hande Yener released her fourteenth studio album, Carpe Diem, to celebrate 20 years in music. In 2021, she shared that she had successfully recovered from breast cancer.

Hande Yener's Music Style

Hande Yener is known for always trying new things with her music. She likes to keep her sound fresh and modern with each album. She started her career with a mix of pop and fantasy pop songs. After becoming famous, she changed her style to include house music and later electronic music.

She has been inspired by many artists, especially Madonna. Hande admires Madonna's energy on stage and her courage to try new things. She has also been compared to other international stars like Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga because of her changing looks and music videos.

Beyond Music

Helping Others

Hande Yener cares about helping people and often takes part in projects for good causes, especially those involving children.

• In 2000, she helped raise money for people affected by an earthquake.
• She visited a foundation for children with leukemia and gave them gifts.
• In 2007, she joined a project to help abandoned animals.
• She supported Greenpeace in Turkey, speaking out against nuclear energy plans.
• She performed at a concert to help victims of an earthquake in Van in 2011.
• She has also helped raise money for school libraries and children with cancer.

Public Life

Hande Yener is known for her unique and often surprising outfits. She likes to change her image often to keep things exciting for her fans. She has been a judge on TV music shows and has appeared in commercials for different brands.

Hande Yener has received many awards and nominations throughout her career. She has won five Golden Butterfly Awards and four Kral Turkey Music Awards. Her album Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma... sold over a million copies, which is a huge achievement in Turkey.

Discography

• Senden İbaret (2000)
• Sen Yoluna... Ben Yoluma... (2002)
• Aşk Kadın Ruhundan Anlamıyor (2004)
• Apayrı (2006)
• Nasıl Delirdim? (2007)
• Hipnoz (2008)
• Hayrola? (2009)
• Hande'ye Neler Oluyor? (2010)
• Teşekkürler (2011)
• Kraliçe (2012)
• Mükemmel (2014)
• Hepsi Hit Vol. 1 (2016)
• Hepsi Hit Vol. 2 (2017)
• Carpe Diem (2020)
• Afrodizyak (2023)

Filmography

Film

Television

Commercials

Images for kids

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  Hande Yener during an interview in December 2004

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  Hande Yener performing at a concert in Dortmund, 2012

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  Hande Yener performing at the Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre in 2015

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  American singer Madonna has been a source of inspiration for Yener.

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  Hande Yener performing on stage

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  Hande Yener has been seen as a supporter of the LGBT community in Turkey.

See also

In Spanish: Hande Yener para niños