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Kivanc Tatlitug was born on October 27, 1983 in Adana, Turkey.
Graduated from Istanbul Kultur University Communication Designs-Multimedia and Cinema. His mother is from Edirne, Turkey. His paternal grandmother is Bosnian immigrant from Sarajevo. His paternal grandfather is Albanian immigrant from Pristina. His professional career started with modeling in 2002. After modeling career, his acting career began with the TV Series "Gumus" (2005) by the leading role "Mehmet". "Gumus" is known as first Turkish TV series which was sold to Middle East. He had guest role in fantasy series Acemi Cadi (2006) of Turkish adaptation "Sabrina The Teenage Witch" with Merve Bolugur for second time.
Afterwards Kivanc Tatlitug has gained large fan base abroad predominantly in Middle East, Balkans, North Africa and Turkic Republics. He was invited by many Film Festivals like Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Muscat, Doha Tribeca (as a Guest of Honor) and won many honorary awards.
Right after "Gumus" he continued his acting career in leading roles as Halil in the series "Menekse ile Halil", as Muzaffer in the movie "Amerikalilar Karadeniz'de", as Behlül in the TV series "Ask-i Memnu", as a guest star Sekiz in the TV series "Ezel", as Kuzey in the TV series "Kuzey Guney", as Muzaffer Tayyip Uslu in the movie "Kelebegin Ruyasi", as Kurt Seyit in the TV series "Kurt Seyit ve Shura" , Cesur in the TV series "Cesur ve Guzel", Ali in the movie "Hadi Be Oglum" and as Saruhan in the movie "Organize Isler Sazan Sarmali" and as Kadir Adali in the Tv series called " Carpisma ".
Throughout his acting career he won numerous "Best Actor" awards such as 36th Golden Butterfly TV Awards (2009), 17th Sadri Alisik Theatre and Cinema Awards (2012), 39th Butterfly TV Awards (2012), 18th Golden Lens Award (2012), Siyad-Turkish Film Critics Association Best Actor Award (2014),
"Creators of Their Own Miracles Award" in 44.Golden Butterfly Awards (2017) and "The Male Brand Award" presented by Marketing Turkey in 2018.
Recently, Kivanc Tatlitug was awarded as "Best Actor in Comedy " in 19th Sadri Alisik Theater and Cinema Awards (2019).
Furthermore, Kivanc Tatlitug also won "Best Actor" awards from many Universities, Educational and Public Institutions internationally.
Off-screen, Kivanc Tatlitug is the youngest Unicef Goodwill Ambassador ever in the world and continues working for children.- Actress
- Manager
- Soundtrack
Pinar Deniz is a Turkish actress born in Adana, Istanbul. She grew up in Tarabya and studied Public Relations and Advertising at the University of Istanbul. Pinar made her television debut in 2014 with the TV series "Sil Bastan", in which she portrayed the character of Evrim. Her breakthrough came in 2016 with the popular TV series "Vatanim Sensin", in which she had the role of Yildiz. In 2020, Pinar participated in the movie "Insanlar Ikiye Ayrilir", portraying the character of Ceren, for which she won a Golden Artemis at the International Izmir Film Festival. The actress was globally recognized in 2021 for her performance in the International EMMY Award winning TV series "Yargi", which was sold in more than 100 countries and in which she portrays the fearless lawyer Ceylin. The actress has won many awards for her performance in Yargi, including the Produ Award (2023), Latin America's most prestigious television award, as well as the Golden Butterfly Award two years in a row (2022, 2023). She is best known for her performances in Vatanim Sensin (2016), Bir Deli Ruzgar (2018), Insanlar Ikiye Ayrilir (2020), Ask 101 (2020) and Yargi (2021).- Actor
- Cinematographer
- Soundtrack
Cihangir Ceyhan was born on 6 February 1989 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Chrysalis (2021), Sifir Bir (2016) and Trust Me (2023).- Dolunay Soysert was born on 25 March 1973 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Mavi Gözlü Dev (2007), Kayip (2013) and Ikimizin Sirri (2021). She was previously married to Sinan Tuzcu.
- Actor
- Producer
- Script and Continuity Department
Early in his career, he mainly acted in comedy movies with Kemal Sunal such as "Hababam Sinifi", "Tosun Pasa", "Davaro" etc. Later, he had roles in movies criticizing Turkish society for its moral weaknesses as in "Milyarder", " Çiplak Vatandas" and the ones that reflected the contemporary social developments and problems as in "Zügürt Aga". He played in "Gönül Yarasi-Lovelorn" that was nominated to be the candidate for Academy Awards in 2005. He had many national and international awards and honored as a state artist by Turkish Republic in 1998.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Necip Memili was born on 27 May 1980 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Karakomik Filmler: Kaçamak (2019), The Pit (2016) and Kaçma Birader (2016).- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Casting Director
Burak Safak was born on 19 February 1991 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Sifir Bir (2016), Ramo (2020) and DENGELER: Biri Olmak (2024).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Güney and his work were almost entirely unknown outside of his homeland Turkey until his 1981 escape from imprisonment in Turkey and his "discovery" the following year at the Cannes Film Festival for his autobiographical screenplay for The Road (1982), the festival's grand prize winner. Born in 1937 in a village near the southern city of Adana, Güney studied law and economics at the universities in Ankara and Istanbul, but by the age of 21 he found himself actively involved in filmmaking. As Yesilcam, the Turkish studio system, grew in strength, a handful of directors, including Atif Yilmaz, began to use the cinema as a means of addressing the problems of the people. Only state-sanctioned melodramas, war films and play adaptations had previously played in Turkish theaters, but these new filmmakers began to fill the screens with more artistic, personal and relevant pictures of Turkish & Kurdish life. The most popular name to emerge from the Young Turkish Cinema was that of Yilmaz Güney. Güney was a gruff-looking young actor who earned the moniker "Cirkin Kral," or "the Ugly King." After apprenticing as a screenwriter for and assistant to Atif Yilmaz, Güney soon began appearing in as many as 20 films a year and became Turkey's most popular actor. More than a screen idol, Güney was a Kurdish who believed in the Kurdish people and their way of life, as well as being personally committed to social change. Although the early 1960s brought some political reform to Turkey, Güney was imprisoned in 1961 for 18 months for publishing a "communist" novel. The country's political situation and Güney's relationship with the authorities only became more tense in the ensuing years. Not content with his star status atop the Turkish film industry, Güney began directing his own pictures in 1965 and, by 1968, had formed his own production company, Güney Filmcilik. Over the next few years, the titles of his films mirrored the feelings of the Kurdish people: Hope (1970); Agit (1972); _Acý (1971)_; Umutsuzlar (1971). After 1972, however, Güney would spend most of his life in prison. Arrested for harboring anarchist students, Güney was jailed during preproduction on Zavallilar (1975) (completed in 1975), and before completing Endise (1974), which was finished in 1974 by Güney's assistant, Serif Gören. This was a cherished role that Gören would repeat over the next dozen years, directing several scripts that Güney wrote laboriously while behind bars. Released from prison in 1974 as part of a general amnesty, Güney was re-arrested that same year for shooting a judge. During this stretch of incarceration, his most successful screenplays were The Herd (1978) and Düsman (1980), both directed by Zeki Ökten. After escaping from prison in 1981 and fleeing to France, Güney was greeted at the Cannes Film Festival with a Palme d'Or for The Road (1982), again directed by Gören. It was not until 1983 that Güney resumed directing, telling a brutal tale of imprisoned children in his final film, The Wall (1983), made in France with the cooperation of the French government. At that point, Güney's name was unspeakable in his homeland; eleven of the films he directed or appeared in were confiscated and reportedly burned to ashes; even so much as writing about Güney was forbidden. Despite the great international success of Yol and Duvar, Güney was ultimately a Kurdish director for the Kurdish people; his final separation from his home audience must have been even more painful to endure than his years of imprisonment.- Actor
- Producer
Caner Cindoruk was born on 17 April 1980 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor and producer, known for Aramizda Kalsin (2013), Ember (2016) and Içerdekiler (2018).- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Writer
Mahsun Karaca, also known as "Interview Man", is a Turkish YouTuber and actor. He shoots videos in the genre of agenda, News and Mockumentary.
Mahsun Karaca was born on June 25, 1992 in Adana. After completing his education at Adana Çukurova University, Karaca started to produce content by shooting Interview videos, especially for strange and funny news about the agenda. Interview Adam Mahsun Karaca, who was not known enough at first, reached a large audience in early 2018.- Kamil Güler was born on 12 October 1972 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Adi Ask Olsun (2004), Güzel Çirkin (2013) and Kizim Nerede (2010). He has been married to Neslihan Demir Güler since 17 June 2014. He was previously married to Sevim Gözay and Yesim Büber.
- Actor
- Casting Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Özgür Meric was born on 5 February 1992 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor and casting director, known for Sifir Bir (2016), Chrysalis (2021) and Gazapizm Feat. Cash Flow & Esat Bargun: Pusula (2017).- Ferit Aktug was born on 17 November 1978 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Oregon (2023), Oh Where (2022) and Pilav Üstü Ask (2021).
- Erkan Meriç was born in Adana, he has completed primary and high school education in Mersin and then graduated from Mersin University Electronics Automation Department in 2008. He participated in Best Model of Turkey competition in 2008, was chosen as The Best Male Photomodel. In 2009 he also participated in the Best Model of Turkey held in Cyprus and this time he won and became The Best Model Of Turkey. In the Best Model of the World competition held in Bulgaria in 2010, Erkan Meriç represented Turkey and selected as The Best Male Model Of World.
Erkan Meriç, who has been an amateur goalkeeper for 8 years and he is almost interested at all sports such as Basketball, speedboat, swimming, fitness, budy building. - Producer
- Actor
Burak Sagyasar was born on 29 October 1987 in Adana, Turkey. He is a producer and actor, known for The Oath (2017), Bitter Lands (2018) and Gülperi (2018). He has been married to Hatice Sendil since 2015. They have one child.- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Erol Afsin is an actor, writer, director, and producer, known for "Es brennt" (2023), "Homeland" (2011), "Saf" (2018), and "Mustang" (2015). Erol Afsin was born in Adana, Turkey, and moved to Germany at 19 to pursue acting. After studying at a German state acting school, he performed in theater and films in many countries, including Palestine. He stands out as a Folkwang University graduate who completed a screenplay. His directorial debut, "The Way" (2015), explores religious themes. Erol Afsin gained recognition for acting in films presented at major festivals like Cannes and Toronto. In 2023, Erol Afsin debuted his first feature film "Es brennt," which he wrote, directed, and produced. The film premiered at Filmfest München.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Timuçin Esen (born 14 August 1973) is a Turkish actor.
Timuçin Esen was born on 14 August 1973 in Adana to lawyer parents. After studying at TED Ankara College, he went to study theatre at Ankara University state conservatory and ultimately graduated from Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts. He then went to the California Institute of the Arts in the United States to do his master's degree. He received coaching from acting teacher Larry Moss.
After returning to Turkey, he played in the series Gurbet Kadini (2003). Esen starred in the film Lovelorn (2005) for which he won both a Golden Orange and a SIYAD award.- Görkem Sevindik was born on 17 October 1986 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Oath (2017), Ramo (2020) and Valley of the Wolves: Ambush (2007).
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Menderes Samancilar was born on 1 May 1954 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for My Father's Wings (2016), Bullshit (1993) and Sis (1989).- Funda Müjde was born on 4 September 1961 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Medisch Centrum West (1988), Vrouwenvleugel (1993) and Koen Kampioen (2012).
- Kemal Uçar was born on 29 March 1985 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Adi: Yunus (2015), Ezel (2009) and Ask Oyunu (2014).
- Emre Karayel was born on 18 October 1972 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for A Chaster Marriage (2016), Last Summer (2021) and 1 Erkek 1 Kadin 2 Cocuk (2014).
- Halil Ibrahim Kurum was born on 15.11.1990 in Adana. The young actress, who completed her university education at the Acting Department of the Çukurova University State Conservatory, is acting at the Çukurova Municipality City Theater. After his conservatory education, he improved himself by taking various acting courses in Germany and India. Halil Ibrahim Kurum makes music professionally as well as acting. The actress, who appeared on the stage as a soloist, is simultaneously advancing her music career and acting career.
- Özlem Onursal was born in August 1958 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Umutsuzlar (1986), Beyaz Yaz (1987) and Deliye Hergün Bayram (1985).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Ayse Hatun Önal, (born July 29, 1978) is a Turkish model, actress, singer and Miss Turkey 1999 who represented her country in the 49th Miss World 1999 in London, England. Önal's voice is alto.
She graduated from Adana Borsa High School in Adana. Ayse was a professional model while she was a university student. She studied Public relations at Anadolu University in Eskisehir but left after second grade.
She participated in the Miss Turkey contest in 1999, and won the title. That same year in December, she represented her country at the Miss World 1999.
Since 2004, she successfully played in a number of films, mini television series and commercials. She is interested in music and listens Sezen Aksu, Sertab Erener, U2, Madonna, Depeche Mode, and Prince.- Münir Can Cindoruk was born on 30 May 1990 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Hot Skull (2022), Brother's Keeper (2021) and About Dry Grasses (2023).
- Eda Özerkan was born on 11 March 1984 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Jack Hunter and the Lost Treasure of Ugarit (2008), Forbidden Love (2008) and Pars: Kiraz Operasyonu (2007). She has been married to Timur Acar since 2016. They have one child.
- Aytaç Arman was born on 22 June 1949 in Adana, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Düsman (1980), Melekler Evi (2000) and Gece Yolculugu (1988). He was married to Radife Baltaoglu. He died on 26 February 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Gökhan Gürdeyis was born on 21 June 1997 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Shadow Team (2021), Kan Çiçekleri (2022) and Rüzgarli Tepe (2024).
- Producer
- Executive
- Additional Crew
Timur Savci is a Turkish film and television producer, founder and head of the prolific Turkish shingle, TiMS Productions. He spearheaded the Turkish TV boom, with the historical drama 'Magnificent Century' broadcast in 100+ countries so far with an average share of %40 of total viewers. He is a visionary entrepreneur; a serial philanthropist; a passionate pioneer at heart, always exploring new horizons in search of surpassing himself; a true creative force with an eye for what works; and above all, a family man, father of three with a caring soul. Coming from a crowded southern family, his self-made path to success is an inspiration for all unprivileged youngsters to believe that they can make it too. Though a hard worker, he also knows how to enjoy life with a gusto which is composed of his gourmet taste as well as a penchant for yachting, art, and music. As the glue factor among his friends, he is notorious with his appetite for gatherings and connecting people from all walks of life. As he once said in an interview, 'No matter how global we become, we protect our authentic features' his personal character is marked by authenticity - a trait that extends to everything he does: lifestyle, dining, friendship, and business.- Kenan Dogan Ciniviz was born on 11 April 1992 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Dünya Mali - Eksi Bir (2024), Emanet (2024) and Behzat Ç: An Ankara Detective Story (2010).
- Açelya Akkoyun was born on 31 December 1972 in Ceyhan, Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Sessizlik (1994), Ekmek Teknesi (2002) and Dünyanin En Güzel Kokusu (2016). She has been married to Enis Gergel since 5 July 2006. She was previously married to Civan Canova.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Halil Söyletmez was born on 19 March 1992 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Cumali Ceber: Allah Seni Alsin (2017), Cumali Ceber 2 (2018) and Düses 1 - Mafya Sizintisi (2023). He has been married to Seyma Eke since 28 April 2019. They have one child.- Levent Özdilek was born on 13 March 1955 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Kurtulus (1994), Miras (2008) and Türkler Çildirmis Olmali (2009).
- Actress
Tanju Tuncel was born in 1940 in Adana, Turkey. She was a theater, cinema and television actress. Her birth name is Tanju Tunçel, he translated "Tunçel" into "Tuncel" due to the difficulty in speaking. She is a graduate of Akhisar Secondary School, Erenköy Girls High School and the Theater Department of Istanbul Conservatory. She started the theater at the Youth Theater. She was retired at the Istanbul City Theater with the law of 60. She died on 15 July 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Seray Gözler was born on 28 August 1961 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Cilali Ibo: Beni Anneme Götür (1985), Yalanci (1994) and Meleklerin Mucizesi (2014). She has been married to Saydam Yeniay since 1992. They have one child.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
He is a Turkish Arabesque music singer. He was born in Adana in 1945. His name was given by his father after inspired from a famous theatre artist "Ferdi Tayur". After his father was murdered, he started a new school. At the same age he worked in a farm. But he left his country with a passion to be a singer when he is 17. After he tried his chance a few times, one company called him to make a record when he is 25. At 1973 and 1974 he recorded 5 single and stepped into a new life. But in spite of this it was not enough for him. His made a new album "Aksam Gunesi" from his new own company then he closed it and agreed with Elenor Company. He played in his first movie "Cesme" in 1976 with his wife Necla Nazir. This movie was one of the biggest milestones in his life. In this period Arabesque music was spread all around the Turkey with his help. He was the biggest Arabesque Star. He didn't stop after that movie and made lots of them so far... Nowadays he continues his style with different music sounds and some TV series.- Riza Akin was born on 15 September 1957 in Adana, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Between Family (2017), Hair (2010) and Kerr (2021). He was married to Miho Shimotashiro. He died on 2 November 2022 in Turkey.
- Ali Sen was born in 1918 in Adana, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Süt Kardesler (1976), Turkish the Wizard of Oz (1971) and Erkekçe (1983). He died on 15 December 1989 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Erdal Cindoruk was born on 10 May 1965 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Between Family (2017), For My Son (2015) and The Valley of the Wolves (2003).
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
He is a Turkish screenwriter and director, born in Adana. After moving to Istanbul in 2006, he started his career by making video edits. He gained recognition with the internet series 1 Kezban 1 Mahmut, which he wrote and directed. He has also directed Music videos, web series and feature films.- Altan Gördüm was born on 1 December 1958 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Cars of the Revolution (2008), Kurtulus (1994) and Labyrinth (2011). He was previously married to Vahide Perçin.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Aytekin Atas was born on 12 March 1978 in Adana, Turkey. Aytekin is a composer, known for The Magnificent Century (2011), Bitter Lands (2018) and Suskunlar (2012).- Actress
- Casting Director
Gamze Topuz was born on 8 October 1983 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress and casting director, known for Güzel Çirkin (2013), Sipahi (2022) and The Oath (2017).- Ayhan Tas was born on 25 June 1971 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Kardes Payi (2014), Bir Baba Hindu (2016) and Gider Ayak.
- Actor
- Producer
Fatih Terim, Commendatore OSSI, T.C, (born 4 September 1953) is a Turkish association football manager and former player. He is the manager of [error], a position he previously held three times.
Terim has managed several clubs in Italy and Turkey, as well as the Turkish national football team, most recently from 2013 to 2017. In a survey conducted by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics in 80 countries, he was placed among the best eight managers in the world, receiving his award at a ceremony held in Rothenburg, Germany, on 8 January 2001. Terim received a nomination for UEFA manager of the year 2008, and Eurosport named him the best coach at UEFA Euro 2008. In December 2008, he was ranked the seventh-best football manager in the world by World Soccer Magazine in 2008. His Turkish nickname is "Imparator", and his Italian nickname is "Imperatore". Both names mean "emperor".
In 1969, Terim began his professional football career with Adana Demirspor. Because of his financial difficulties, he was the only player in the team who was being paid secretly by the club at the time. He became the team captain three years later. Terim played for Adana Demirspor until 1974, when he joined Galatasaray as a sweeper. As the team captain, he had to fill in for injured defenders and eventually he ended up playing regularly as a sweeper/defender. Terim played 11 years for the Istanbul club. During that time, the club never won the Turkish league championship trophy.
He played for the Turkey national team 51 times between 1974 and 1985 and was the national team captain for 35 international matches, setting the national record in both categories at that time. He ended his playing career at Galatasaray in 1985. Abdullah Gegiç, a famous football coach with Partizan in the former Yugoslavia and Eskisehirspor in Turkey, knew Terim from his days as a central defender and described him as an intelligent defender with "Beckenbauer-like" qualities. Gegiç attributed Terim's successes as a coach to the unique understanding of the game that he developed while playing as a central defender.
After retiring from professional football his first training appointment came from Jupp Derwall while they were both at Galatasaray. Terim's coaching career began when he was appointed the coach of Ankaragücü. He coached the club for 18 months before moving on to coach Göztepe in Izmir for a year. He had no significant success with either team. He was appointed as assistant to Turkey's national coach, Sepp Piontek, in 1990. He also coached the Turkey under-21 team. After serving as assistant coach for three years, he was appointed coach in 1993. Under his management, Turkey qualified for the final tournament of European Football Championship in 1996, for the first time in its history. Although they did not perform well in the tournament, losing all their matches and not scoring any goals, qualification was still considered a great achievement for Turkish football.
After Euro 1996, Terim signed a contract with Galatasaray. Under his management Galatasaray won the Turkish league championship for four consecutive years and the UEFA Cup in 2000, making Terim the most successful Galatasaray manager in its history. His departure allowed Mircea Lucescu to clinch the UEFA Super Cup in 2000 for Galatasaray.
Terim moved from Galatasaray to the Italian Serie A, signing a one-year contract with Fiorentina. His aggressive style of football and his tense relationship with club president and owner Vittorio Cecchi Gori made Terim popular among Fiorentina fans. He made a good start, defeating Milan (4-0), holding Juventus F.C. to a 3-3 draw and eliminating Milan 4-2 on aggregate to reach the final of the Coppa Italia. However, in the middle of the 2000-01 season, he announced he would not renew his contract, because Cecchi Gori did not intend to make the investments that he requested. The team's performance declined significantly from then on, and his continuing clashes with Cecchi Gori led Terim to resign before the season ended. The Romanian football legend Gheorghe Hagi praised his work in Florence: "In five months he built up a phenomenal side at Fiorentina. Name me another foreigner capable of that. He's extraordinary - he could coach any side."
In the summer of 2001, Terim was appointed coach of Milan after turning down offers from FC Barcelona and Liverpool F.C.. He transformed Milan's system, employing a style very similar to the total football of Rinus Michels, playing a 4-3-1-2 formation with Rui Costa as a key player. Terim built a highly attacking side, but during this period Milan was well known for being vulnerable at the back, conceding goals and drawing against lesser teams. After several disappointing results, his contract was terminated after only five months.
In the summer of 2002, Terim returned to Galatasaray. However, internal problems within Galatasaray's management, financial difficulties at the club and the failure of his transfer policies led to a disappointing performance, and he resigned in March 2004, taking a break in his managing career. Clubs like Inter Milan and A.S. Roma tried to lure him back to Serie A, but he did not depart.
In the summer of 2005, Terim became the manager of the Turkey national team for a second time, taking charge of their last three qualifying matches (held in September and October 2005) - against Denmark, Ukraine and Albania - in UEFA qualifying Group 2 of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Turkey finished second in the group and thus advanced to the two-leg play-off against Switzerland, who won the first leg 2-0 in Bern. Turkey won the second leg 4-2 in Istanbul, but Switzerland advanced to the 2006 World Cup finals on the away goals rule.
Turkey started Euro 2008 by losing to Portugal. Against Switzerland, they were trailing at half-time but snatched a win two minutes into stoppage time. In the final group match, against the Czech Republic, Turkey reversed a two-goal deficit by scoring three goals in the final 15 minutes. Their evenly matched quarter-final clash with Croatia went to a penalty shootout, which Turkey won. Turkey lost to Germany in the semi-finals. During their estimated 490 minutes of playing time in this tournament, Turkey only led for 13 minutes.
After the successful Euro 2008 campaign, Terim was recommended by former Newcastle United manager Bobby Robson for the Newcastle position, but he was not appointed. Terim's contract was extended to 2012 at the conclusion of the tournament, despite heavy speculation that he might return to Italy or go to England to manage at club level.
In 2010 World Cup UEFA qualifying, Group 5, as of April 2009, Turkey had won two matches, drawn two and lost two, leaving them four points behind second-placed Bosnia and Herzegovina. This performance saw Turkey move up to tenth position in the FIFA World Rankings. On 11 October 2009, seeing that his country could no longer finish in the top two of Group 5, Terim announced his resignation. Turkey finished Group 5 in third position.
Galatasaray failed to qualify for European football in the 2010-11 season. After internal conflict among board members and the poor performance of the team during the 2010-11 Süper Lig season, Galatasaray appointed a new chairman, Ünal Aysal. Aysal's first act was to appoint Terim, his first and only choice, as manager - his third time to manage Galatasaray.
Galatasaray finished the 2011-12 Süper Lig season with 77 points, nine points ahead of rivals Fenerbahçe SK. The top four teams in the regular season - Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe SK, Trabzonspor and Besiktas - entered the Championship Group of the European play-offs. A new round-robin play-off format was introduced this season for the first time in the Süper Lig. In the last round of the play-offs, Galatasaray won its 18th title with a scoreless draw against Fenerbahçe SK at the Sükrü Saraçoglu Stadium. It was one of Galatasaray's best seasons, marked by the good performances of young players such as Semih Kaya and Emre Çolak.
In the third week of the 2012-13 Süper Lig season, Terim earned his 200th win as a Galatasaray coach against Bursaspor. In addition, Terim was invited to the UEFA Elite Managers Forum for a second time in 2012. (The first time was in 2002.) Galatasaray made a poor start to the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League season, losing the first two group matches in Group H, but they won three of their last four group matches to advance to the Round of 16. Galatasaray player Burak Yilmaz finished the group stages of the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League as top scorer, with 6 goals in 501 minutes, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the same number of goals in 540 minutes.
In the round of 16, Galatasaray eliminated Schalke 04 4-3 on aggregate. In the quarter-finals, they played Real Madrid - their first official match since the 2000-01 UEFA Champions League. Galatasaray lost 3-0 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, but won the second match 3-2 in Türk Telekom Arena. On 5 May 2013, Galatasaray secured its 19th title in the Süper Lig two weeks before the end of the season.
On 24 September 2013, Terim was relieved of his club duties after overseeing one win and three draws in four league matches in the 2013-14 Süper Lig season, plus a 6-1 home defeat in the 2013-14 Champions League group stage opening match against Real Madrid. The club's decision to sack Terim was taken after Terim and the board members had held a two-hour meeting at the Türk Telekom Arena in the afternoon of 24 September, followed by a unanimous vote by the board. The club stated Terim had rejected an offer of a two-year extension on his current contract, which had been due to expire in June 2014. Terim was directing a training session at the club's facilities when the board's decision was publicized later that day. As the news filtered out, dozens of supporters reportedly assembled in front of the training facilities to protest the decision, calling on the board to resign.
On 22 August 2013, Terim was appointed interim manager of Turkey, replacing Abdullah Avci, ahead of four critical 2014 World Cup UEFA Group D qualifying matches. Turkey won their next three qualifying matches (against Andorra, Romania and Estonia), but lost their last qualifying match against the Netherlands 2-0 in Istanbul. Turkey finished Group D in fourth position and therefore did not qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals.
Under his tenure, Turkey also lost the first two group matches against Iceland and the Czech Republic. They also drew the next game against outsiders Latvia, lost in a friendly clash against Brazil by a wide margin and closed the year with a brink of success by beating Kazakhstan in a final qualifier of 2014. Later in the UEFA Euro qualifiers, in 2015 Turkey drew 1-1 with the Netherlands, defeated Kazakhstan 1-0, drew with Latvia 1-1, defeated the Netherlands 3-0, defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 and defeated Iceland 1-0, therefore qualifying as the best third-placed team and automatically being sent to the Euro 2016 final stages.
On 22 December 2017, Terim was announced as manager of Galatasaray, replacing Igor Tudor, on a contract that will see him at the helm until the end of the 2018-19 season.- Actress
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Seyhan Arman was born on 26 February 1980 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Drawers (2015), Behzat Ç: An Ankara Detective Story (2010) and Beyza'nin Kadinlari (2006).- Jülide Kural was born in 1965 in Adana, Turkey. She is an actress, known for Kanimdaki Barut (2009), Çinar Agaci (2011) and Son Cellat (2008).
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Tomris Giritlioglu was born in 1955 in Adana, Turkey. She is a producer and writer, known for Mrs. Salkım's Diamonds (1999), 80. Adim (1996) and Suyun Öte Yani (1991).- Yüksel Arici was born on 18 March 1963 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Kurtulus (1994), Melekler Evi (2000) and The Valley of the Wolves (2003).