Songül Öden
Encyclopedia
Songül Öden is a Turkish
actress.
, Songül's father moved to Ankara
where she spent her childhood. She graduated from the Turkish Academy of Theatrical Arts.
" (2005–2007), "Vazgeç Gönlüm" (2008) and "Mükemmel Çift" (2010).
In 2005, She landed the title role in the series "Gümüş" ("Silver") where she acted side by side with Kivanc Tatlitug
. The series lasted for 2 and a half years.
"Gümüş" is also known by its Arabic title "Noor," became an obsession for many Arabs and it is believed that a whopping 85 million viewers watched the translated Turkish sudser throughout the Arab World when it aired in 2008 by MBC
.
"Gümüş" has also been adored by the Bulgarian viewers when it was broadcasted in Bulgarian by the title "Перла" in 2009. The Bulgarian private TV channel bTV recently airing the show dubbed into Bulgarian with the title "Perla" ("Pearl").
Songül Öden was invited to visit Bulgaria to meet her fans and make interviews with some Bulgarian programs.
Her other series "Vazgeç Gönlüm" ("Abandoned Heart"), in which she played the leading role "Ezra" in the second season was made in late summer/fall of 2008.
"Acı Aşk" ("Bitter Love") her film which she co-stars with Halit Ergenç
, Cansu Dere
and Ezgi Asaroğlu
is her first-ever cinematic performance was released on December 18, 2009.
Songül Öden returned to television in 2011 with the series "Umutsuz Ev Kadınları".
On 19th of November 2011, due to the popularity of her series Gümüş, she was invited to host Kënga Magjike 2011 Final in Albania
alongside Ardit Gjebrea
.
for Arab viewers after it was dubbed into modern Arabic dialect having an Arabic name "Noor" meaning light.
The show obtained a huge success to the extend there becomes a Noor-mania throughout Arabic people all around the world.
Songül Öden as "Noor" or "Gümüş
" attracted viewer's attention as the pretty , strong and emotional woman. Female viewers became more attached to this show because of "Noor" or "Gümüş" as she represents the role-model for married women in particular.
"Gümüş," is a successful woman who is also a loving, caring wife who struggles to have a successful life with her husband throughout many problems. 85 million viewers watched the translated Turkish soap opera throughout the Arab World and 50 millions of them were females. Female viewers commented that they related to the character of "Noor" because they thought she was independent as an individual. In fact, she has a high profile job as a successful fashion designer and also as a wife and a mother.
"Noor," presents a more moderate society, one that values traditions and family, but also gives freedom, power and independence to women. Thus, "Noor" gives them hope and strength for the future.
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
actress.
Early life
Born in DiyarbakırDiyarbakır
Diyarbakır is one of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey...
, Songül's father moved to Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
where she spent her childhood. She graduated from the Turkish Academy of Theatrical Arts.
Career
Songül has been acting on tv since 1999 when she did a TV series entitled "Ferhunde Hanımlar". After that, she acted in five other TV series "Vasiyet" (2001), "Havada Bulut" (2002), "GümüşGümüs
"Gümüş" , a Turkish melodrama originally broadcast in Turkey by Kanal D from 2005 to 2007. The sudser became a pop-culture phenomenon when it aired across the Arab world as "Noor" last year...
" (2005–2007), "Vazgeç Gönlüm" (2008) and "Mükemmel Çift" (2010).
In 2005, She landed the title role in the series "Gümüş" ("Silver") where she acted side by side with Kivanc Tatlitug
Kivanç Tatlitug
-Early life:Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ was born in Adana in southern Turkey. He has four siblings. The name Kıvanç means "pride" in Turkish and Tatlıtuğ is a portmanteau of the Turkish words tatlı and tuğ . Tatlıtuğ is of Bosnian ancestry. Kıvanç was sent to Yenice Çağ Private High School by his family where...
. The series lasted for 2 and a half years.
"Gümüş" is also known by its Arabic title "Noor," became an obsession for many Arabs and it is believed that a whopping 85 million viewers watched the translated Turkish sudser throughout the Arab World when it aired in 2008 by MBC
Middle East Broadcasting Center
The Middle East Broadcasting Center Group is the first private free-to-air satellite broadcasting company in the Arab World which was launched in London in 1991 and later moved to its headquarters in Dubai in 2002. MBC Group provides multiple channels of information, interaction and entertainment...
.
"Gümüş" has also been adored by the Bulgarian viewers when it was broadcasted in Bulgarian by the title "Перла" in 2009. The Bulgarian private TV channel bTV recently airing the show dubbed into Bulgarian with the title "Perla" ("Pearl").
Songül Öden was invited to visit Bulgaria to meet her fans and make interviews with some Bulgarian programs.
Her other series "Vazgeç Gönlüm" ("Abandoned Heart"), in which she played the leading role "Ezra" in the second season was made in late summer/fall of 2008.
"Acı Aşk" ("Bitter Love") her film which she co-stars with Halit Ergenç
Halit Ergenç
Halit Ergenç is a Turkish actor.-Biography:Halit Ergenç was born as the son of actor Sait Ergenç on 30 April 1970 in İstanbul. He completed his secondary education at Beşiktaş Atatürk High School in 1989 and entered İstanbul Technical University to study Marine Engineering...
, Cansu Dere
Cansu Dere
Cansu Dere is a Turkish film actress, beauty pageant contestant, and model.-Biography:Having received her primary and secondary education in Izmir, Dere graduated from the department of Archaeology at İstanbul University.She has starred in TV and movies since 2004...
and Ezgi Asaroğlu
Ezgi Asaroglu
Ezgi Asaroğlu is a Turkish film and television actress.She first appeared on television in the TV series "Bir Dilim Ask", which marked her screen debut at age 17. During the years, she had roles in the top-rated TV series and the popularity of the series made Ezgi Asaroglu well known to audiences...
is her first-ever cinematic performance was released on December 18, 2009.
Songül Öden returned to television in 2011 with the series "Umutsuz Ev Kadınları".
On 19th of November 2011, due to the popularity of her series Gümüş, she was invited to host Kënga Magjike 2011 Final in Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
alongside Ardit Gjebrea
Ardit Gjebrea
Ardit Gjebrea is an Albanian singer, song-writer, producer and presenter.- Career as a Singer/Composer :Born in Tirana, Albania, he began singing as a child, at the age of 5...
.
Filmography
- Ferhunde Hanımlar (series) (1999)
- Vasiyet (series) (2001)
- Havada Bulut (mini series) (2002) Ayşe
- GümüşGümüs"Gümüş" , a Turkish melodrama originally broadcast in Turkey by Kanal D from 2005 to 2007. The sudser became a pop-culture phenomenon when it aired across the Arab world as "Noor" last year...
(series) (2005–2007) Gümüş
- Sınır (short movie) (2007) Didem
- Vazgeç Gönlüm (series) (2008) Ezra
- Acı Aşk (movie) (2009) Ayşe
- Mükemmel Çift (series) (2010) Ayça
- 72. Koğuş (movie) (2011) Meryem
- Umutsuz Ev Kadınları (series) (2011) Yasemin
Gümüş
It was originally aired from 2005 to 2007 on Kanal D. But it achieved more success when it broadcast on MBCMiddle East Broadcasting Center
The Middle East Broadcasting Center Group is the first private free-to-air satellite broadcasting company in the Arab World which was launched in London in 1991 and later moved to its headquarters in Dubai in 2002. MBC Group provides multiple channels of information, interaction and entertainment...
for Arab viewers after it was dubbed into modern Arabic dialect having an Arabic name "Noor" meaning light.
The show obtained a huge success to the extend there becomes a Noor-mania throughout Arabic people all around the world.
Songül Öden as "Noor" or "Gümüş
Gümüs
"Gümüş" , a Turkish melodrama originally broadcast in Turkey by Kanal D from 2005 to 2007. The sudser became a pop-culture phenomenon when it aired across the Arab world as "Noor" last year...
" attracted viewer's attention as the pretty , strong and emotional woman. Female viewers became more attached to this show because of "Noor" or "Gümüş" as she represents the role-model for married women in particular.
"Gümüş," is a successful woman who is also a loving, caring wife who struggles to have a successful life with her husband throughout many problems. 85 million viewers watched the translated Turkish soap opera throughout the Arab World and 50 millions of them were females. Female viewers commented that they related to the character of "Noor" because they thought she was independent as an individual. In fact, she has a high profile job as a successful fashion designer and also as a wife and a mother.
"Noor," presents a more moderate society, one that values traditions and family, but also gives freedom, power and independence to women. Thus, "Noor" gives them hope and strength for the future.
Theatre Plays
- YermaYermaYerma is a play by the Spanish dramatist Federico García Lorca. It was written in 1934, and first performed that same year. Lorca describes the play as "a tragic poem."-Plot:...
(1993) - Ankara Deneme Stage - Yasar Ne Yasar Ne Yasamaz (1999–2000) - Trabzon National Theatre
- Birimiz Hep Icin (1999–2000) - Trabzon National Theatre
- Dort Mevsim (2003–2004) - Diyarbakir National Theatre
- Hortlak (2003–2004) - Diyarbakir National Theatre
- Ne Kadinlar Sevdim (2003–2004) - Cisenti Theatre
- Kadinciklar (2007–2008) - Sadri Alisik Theatre
- Keşanlı Ali Destanı (2011) - Sadri Alisik Theatre
Awards
- 2008 8. Lions Theatre Awards, "Best Lead Actress" (Kadinciklar)
- 2008 Ismet Kuntay Theatre Awards, "Ismet Kuntay Incentive Award" (Kadinciklar)
- 2011 Siyaset Magazine Awards, "Special Award of Year"