Zeki Alasya facts for kids
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Zeki Alasya
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| Born | 18 April 1943 Istanbul, Turkey
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| Died | 8 May 2015 (aged 72) Istanbul, Turkey
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Occupation | Actor, film director |
| Years active | 1959–2015 |
Zeki Alasya (born April 18, 1943 – died May 8, 2015) was a famous Turkish actor and film director. He was known for his funny roles. Zeki Alasya had family roots from Turkish Cypriots. He was also related to a well-known person named Kıbrıslı Mehmed Kamil Pasha.
Life and Career
Zeki Alasya was born in Istanbul, a big city in Turkey. Even though he was born there, his family came from Cyprus. He went to a school called Robert College. After finishing school, he started acting as a hobby. He joined a group called MTTB Theatre.
For a short time, he worked at other theaters. These included Arena, Gen-Ar, and Ulvi Uraz Theatre. Later, he and some friends created their own theater group. They called it the Devekuşu Kabare Theatre. This means "Ostrich Cabaret Theatre."
Becoming a Star
In 1973, Zeki Alasya began acting in movies. He quickly became very popular. He often worked with another actor, Metin Akpınar. They were a famous comedy duo. Together, they made many funny films.
Some of their popular movies include Salak Milyoner and Köyden İndim Şehire. They also starred in Güler misin Ağlar mısın and Güle Güle. These films made many people laugh.
Directing Films
Zeki Alasya also started directing movies in 1977. This means he was in charge of making the films. He directed many successful movies himself.
Some of the films he directed are Aslan Bacanak and Petrol Kralları. He also directed Doktor and Elveda Dostum. He was a talented person both in front of and behind the camera.
Later Years and Death
Zeki Alasya passed away on May 8, 2015. He was 72 years old. He had been getting treatment in a hospital for a liver disease.
His funeral service was held at Levent Mosque. After the service, he was buried in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery. This cemetery is in Istanbul.
