Emre Altug
Encyclopedia
Niyazi Emre
Altug (April 14, 1970, Istanbul
) is a Turkish
pop
singer, actor. He starred in popular television series, television films, movies and musicals. He is also one of the most popular male singers in Turkey.
as the second son to a housewife mother and dentist
father. He graduated in Theatrical Studies from the State Conservatory of Istanbul University
. He acted on stage in various plays and sang backing vocals to such established artists like Sezen Aksu
, Sertab Erener
, Levent Yüksel
or Nilüfer, before his first album, entitled İbreti Alem (A Lesson to Everyone) was released in August 14, 1999. In July 2000 he sang a song called Bir de bana sor (Ask Me, Too) for Melih Kıbar's album entitled Yadıgar. The song became a huge hit with radio stations. His second album, Sıcak (Hot) was released in March 3, 2003. In the meantime he appeared in commercials, television films and feature films, like Kolay Para (Easy Money). His third album, Dudak Dudağa (Lip to Lip) came out in 2004, followed by Sensiz Olmuyor (Won't Work Without You) a year later. The song, which the album was named after, became the theme song of a television series that was given the same title (Sensiz Olmuyor) and in which Emre played the leading character. The series was aired on Show TV
. In June 12, 2007 he released his latest album Kişiye Özel (Personal).
Emre Altug is planning to release an English
album, for which he traveled to the U.S.
and is about to start working with Mark Feist and Damon Sharpe
(who have worked with such artists like Anastacia
or Jennifer Lopez
and are the producers and co-writers of the charity song Come Together Now
), who found Emre's voice outstanding and have already started to work on four songs with him.
He has been married to Turkish model Çağla Şikel since August 2008.
Emre
Emre is a Turkish male given name.-Meaning:It is assumed that the name means poet or bard in an extinct Kypchak Turkic dialect. It also means man with passion, friend, brother, General or Grand Seignior. It has also been claimed that it means deeply in love with the house of P, as these poets were...
Altug (April 14, 1970, Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
) is a Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer, actor. He starred in popular television series, television films, movies and musicals. He is also one of the most popular male singers in Turkey.
Biography
Emre Altug was born in Levent, IstanbulIstanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
as the second son to a housewife mother and dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
father. He graduated in Theatrical Studies from the State Conservatory of Istanbul University
Istanbul University
Istanbul University is a Turkish university located in Istanbul. The main campus is adjacent to Beyazıt Square.- Synopsis :A madrasa, a religious school, was established sometime in the 15th century after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. An institution of higher education named the...
. He acted on stage in various plays and sang backing vocals to such established artists like Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe ....
, Sertab Erener
Sertab Erener
Sertab Erener is a Turkish pop music singer and also a cross-over soprano with a vocal range that extends to high F. She is one of the most successful female Turkish pop singers in her homeland, and is considered one of the divas of Turkish pop music...
, Levent Yüksel
Levent Yüksel
- Biography :Like Sertab Erener and Aşkın Nur Yengi, Levent Yüksel is one of the singers introduced to Turkish music by Sezen Aksu. During his education in the now İstanbul University State Conservatory, Department of Contrabass, he played his bass in various nightclubs, along many singers...
or Nilüfer, before his first album, entitled İbreti Alem (A Lesson to Everyone) was released in August 14, 1999. In July 2000 he sang a song called Bir de bana sor (Ask Me, Too) for Melih Kıbar's album entitled Yadıgar. The song became a huge hit with radio stations. His second album, Sıcak (Hot) was released in March 3, 2003. In the meantime he appeared in commercials, television films and feature films, like Kolay Para (Easy Money). His third album, Dudak Dudağa (Lip to Lip) came out in 2004, followed by Sensiz Olmuyor (Won't Work Without You) a year later. The song, which the album was named after, became the theme song of a television series that was given the same title (Sensiz Olmuyor) and in which Emre played the leading character. The series was aired on Show TV
Show TV
SHOW TV is a nation-wide television channel in Turkey owned by Çukurova Holding. The channel was established by the Turkish businessmen Erol Aksoy and Haldun Simavi on March 1, 1992. During the last years, Show TV extended its range of viewers by adding more channels like Show Plus, Show Max and...
. In June 12, 2007 he released his latest album Kişiye Özel (Personal).
Emre Altug is planning to release an English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
album, for which he traveled to the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and is about to start working with Mark Feist and Damon Sharpe
Damon Sharpe
Damon Sharpe is an award-winning music producer and songwriter who works in Los Angeles. He has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture and has been involved with the production of various popular albums that cumulatively have sold over 34 million copies.-Early life:Sharpe was born...
(who have worked with such artists like Anastacia
Anastacia
Anastacia is an American singer-songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United States...
or Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
and are the producers and co-writers of the charity song Come Together Now
Come Together Now
"Come Together Now" is a charity single made to benefit the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The song was written by Sharon Stone, Damon Sharpe, Mark Feist, and Denise Rich and released on November 21, 2005....
), who found Emre's voice outstanding and have already started to work on four songs with him.
He has been married to Turkish model Çağla Şikel since August 2008.
Albums
| Year | Album | Name | Label | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | İbret-i Alem | Topkapı Müzik | A Lesson To Everyone | |
| 2003 | Sıcak | DSM | Hot | |
| 2004 | Dudak Dudağa | DSM | Lips To Lips, Sales: 115,000 | |
| 2007 | Kişiye Özel | DMC | Personal Personal Personal may refer to:* Personal hygiene* Personal identity * Personal web pagePersonal may also refer to:* Personal advertisement, an ad, like a classified ad, generally meant to find romance or friendship... |
|
| 2011 | Zil Zil Zills, also zils or finger cymbals, are tiny metallic cymbals used in belly dancing and similar performances. They are called sājāt in Arabic. They are similar to Tibetan tingsha bells.... |
DSM | Bell Bell -Sound and music:* Bell , a percussion instrument, usually cup-shaped* Bell * Bell cymbal* Bell effect, a musical technique* Bell Orchestre, a six-piece instrumental band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada... |
Singles
| Year | Album | Name | Label | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sensiz Olmuyor | DMC | Doesn't Work Without You |
Television series
- 2001: Tatlı Hayat (Sweet Life): Başar Yıldırım
- 2003: Lise Defteri (High School Book): Genc
- 2005: Sensiz olmuyor (Won't work without you): Arda
- 2006: Hasret (Yearning): Poyraz (mini-series)
- 2006: Gülpare: Aslan (mini-series)
- 2008: Mert ile Gert: Mert
- 2010: Elde Var Hayat: Kenan Dağaşan
Feature films
- 1999: Asansör (Elevator)
- 2000: Ağaçlar ayakta ölür (Trees die at their roots) (television)
- 2002: Kolay para kazanma klavuzu: Eray
- 2004: Neredesin Firuze (Where's Firuze?): singer
- 2005: Balans ve Manevra (Balance and Maneuvre): guest appearance
- 2006: Eve giden yol (The road home): Halit
Sources
Emre in the media
- Sinematürk Data Sheet
- Emre Altug interview in HürriyetHürriyet-External links:* * ** * *...