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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1945-11-15

Place of Birth

Adana, Turkey

Ferdi Tayfur

Biography

Ferdi Tayfur (Born: Ferdi Tayfur Turanbayburt, born November 15, 1945) is one of Turkey's most successful and famous Turkish arabesque singer, actor and composer. In recent years, he has also become popular in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Trinidad and Tobago,Syria and Iran. He achieved estimated sales of over 50-60 million records worldwide. He was born in Hurriyet neighbourhood of Adana, Turkey and he has led a successful career in arabesque music. Being successful in his arabesque career he has been announced as the King of Arabesque, a music type very popular in today's Turkey and the middle east. His father, Cumali, who was a big fan of a famous theater and dubbing actor "Ferdi Tayfur" named his youngest son after him. After his father was killed, he was not able to continue his education because he had to work in the cotton fields of Cukurova to support his family. Ferdi Tayfur went to Istanbul when he was 17 with dreams of becoming a famous singer. He was not able to succeed on doing this and so he returned to Adana after a short stay in Istanbul. He came back to Istanbul in the early 1970s and his constant attempts to become a singer finally started to pay off. He has got over 100 music albums and over 30 films in his credit and he has received the prestigious Golden Album Award nine times. In 2000, he almost lost one of his toes due to diabetes. He has got millions of fans both in Turkey and in Europe (particularly among Turks in Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark and The Netherlands).

Known for

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Laf Lafı Açıyor

Laf Lafı Açıyor

Olacak O Kadar

Olacak O Kadar

İki Kere Kiki

İki Kere Kiki

Memur Muzaffer

Memur Muzaffer

Yersiz Yurtsuz

Yersiz Yurtsuz

The Derelict

The Derelict

A classic tale of forbidden romance, class distinction, and perseverance in the face of relentless hardship. Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is a poor farmhand living in a small village who falls in love with İpek (Canan Perver), the daughter of the wealthy local landowner, Abbas Agha. Despite the deep feelings the two share, the vast difference in their social status makes their union impossible in the eyes of İpek's father. Hoping to keep them apart, Abbas Agha moves his family to Istanbul. Unwilling to give up on his love, Ferdi follows them to the city and takes up a humble job working in the landowner's stables, enduring severe humiliation and harsh treatment just to remain near İpek. When circumstances eventually force Ferdi out, he embarks on an arduous journey as he attempts to rebuild his life and rise above his impoverished roots and navigate deception, social prejudice, and cruel twists of fate that threaten to tear the lovers apart forever.

May It Never Be

May It Never Be

Upon being released from prison, Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) returns home hoping to put his past behind him and lead a quiet, peaceful life. However, his hometown offers little sanctuary, as local rivals and old enemies are waiting to settle scores. Around the same time, Selma (Necla Nazır), a mother driven by necessity to work as an oriental dancer in a local venue to fund her child's education, arrives in the conservative town. Her line of work creates immediate friction and moral judgment among the locals. When Ferdi's enemies instigate trouble for her as well, Ferdi and Selma find themselves facing common adversaries. Brought together by shared hardship and local hostility, the two form an unexpected bond, supporting one another in a town determined to push them to the margins.

When a Person Loves

When a Person Loves

Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is the heir to a wealthy, prominent family in Çukurova, but his true passion lies in music and songwriting. Recognizing his passion, his father agrees to send him to Istanbul, giving him a limited window of time to handle company affairs while pursuing his musical dreams. In Istanbul, Ferdi meets Arzu (Necla Nazır), a talented conservatory music student. Enchanted by her voice and potential, Ferdi falls deeply in love and decides to pour all his resources, time, and influence into launching her career as a major musical star. However, as Arzu rises to fame, her blind ambition and shifting motivations threaten to shatter Ferdi's selfless devotion, transforming a passionate romance into a painful tale of betrayal and heartbreak.

Those Who Love Like Me

Those Who Love Like Me

Abandoned before birth by his wealthy father Mithat, Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is raised by his struggling mother Zehra and her alcoholic, petty-thief brother. Pressured into crime during his youth by his uncle, Ferdi breaks free from the cycle after his uncle is arrested and builds an honest life as an auto mechanic. Meanwhile, Mithat grows into a wealthy businessman and becomes the guardian of Selma (Itır Esen), the daughter of a deceased friend. When Ferdi and Selma cross paths, they fall deeply in love, completely unaware of the hidden ties that link their families together. Determined to keep Selma for high society and protect his own status, Mithat fiercely opposes their relationship. Ferdi must fight against social prejudice, class hostility, and buried family secrets to protect his dignity and love.

Forgive Me, Lord

Forgive Me, Lord

Ferdi takes the fall and serves time in prison to protect two childhood friends after a robbery, leaving his share of the loot in their care. Upon his release, Ferdi seeks out his former companions to reclaim his money and rebuild his life, only to uncover a devastating betrayal. Not only do his friends refuse to return his money, but they have also dragged his girlfriend, Türkan (Necla Nazır), into addiction and ruin. Furious and deeply betrayed, Ferdi vows to take down his corrupt former friends, recover his stolen share, and rescue Türkan from the dark underworld into which she was pushed.

Oh, If Only I Were a Child

Oh, If Only I Were a Child

Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is a hardworking nightclub singer raising his young son, Burak (Burak Gülgen), as a single father after losing his wife years earlier. Exhausted by late-night performances and demanding schedules, Ferdi struggles with immense guilt over not being able to dedicate enough time to his son. His life is turned upside down when Burak is involved in a sudden, life-threatening incident. Forced to confront his priorities and the fragile bond with his child, Ferdi undergoes a deeply emotional journey—fighting to protect his son and reshape his world around what truly matters before it is too late.

You Belong To Me Or The Land

You Belong To Me Or The Land

Following his university graduation, Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) lands a job at a city real estate firm while maintaining a close connection to his roots through regular weekend visits to his mother in their rural village. His life takes an unexpected turn when he steps in to help a mysterious woman named Leman (Leyla Somer). A romance swiftly blooms between them, leading to marriage plans. However, Ferdi soon discovers that Leman is not the innocent woman she presented herself to be. As hidden truths and dangerous secrets about her past surface, Ferdi's idyllic vision of the future unravels into a high-stakes struggle of obsession, betrayal, and dark consequences.