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Period: to
1910's
1910: Born in Istanbul. -
Period: to
1920's
1929: Graduated from Istanbul Girls' High School.
During this period, she studied music and stage performance at the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory. -
Period: to
1930's
1931: Began her acting career at Darülbedayi (Istanbul City Theaters).
1934: Achieved great success by performing in Turkey's first opera, "Özsoy."
1939: Moved to Berlin at the invitation of Carl Ebert to study at the Berlin State Opera. -
Period: to
1940's
1941: Achieved international success by performing in Richard Strauss's "Ariadne auf Naxos" at the Berlin State Opera. She became the first Turkish woman to play a leading role in an opera in Europe.
1944: Returned to Turkey and joined the Ankara State Opera. -
Period: to
1950's- 1980's
During these years, she played roles in many significant productions at the Ankara State Opera and made substantial contributions to Turkish opera. -
Period: to
1990's
1998: Was awarded the title of State Artist.
During this period, she also engaged in painting and exhibited her works. -
Period: to
2000's
2000: A retrospective exhibition was held in Istanbul on her 90th birthday.
2004: Passed away in Istanbul.