
Türkan Şoray
ActingAbout Türkan Şoray
Türkan Şoray (born 28 June 1945) is a Turkish actress, writer and film director. She is known as "Sultan" of the Cinema of Turkey. Having appeared in more than 222 films, Şoray has starred in the most feature films for a female actress worldwide. She started her career in 1960, and won her first award as the most successful actress at the 1st Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for the movie Acı Hayat (Bitter Life). On 12 March 2010, Şoray was chosen as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in Turkey, about which she said: "I think there is nothing that cannot be done with love. If we combine power with love, we can overcome many problems".
Türkan Şoray Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Türkan Şoray reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Türkan Şoray's work falls within the Romance genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Türkan Şoray's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ağla Gözlerim, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Türkan Şoray Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Türkan Şoray's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Türkan Şoray has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Bir Aşk Uğruna | Selma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Mistress | Feride | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Crazy People | Selma/Cavidan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Prisoner | Ümmühan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Liar | Zeynep | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Forgotten Woman | Zeynep / Hilda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Mağrur Kadın | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Is It My Fault? | Müvin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Kölen Olayım | Azize | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Buruk Acı | Ülker Demirel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Ağla Gözlerim | Leyla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Beautiful Coffee Girl | Nermin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kadın İntikamı | Handan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mother | Döndü | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Her Zaman Kalbimdesin | Fatma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ayrılsak da Beraberiz | Fatma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Kelepçeli Melek | Nevin Erdem | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kenarın Dilberi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Wedding Night | Zeynep / Tülin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Karanfilli Kadın | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Virago | Nermin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Meyhanenin Gülü | Gül | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Anaların Günahı | Sevim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Evening Sun | Jülide | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Wild Bride | Ayşegül Arsev | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Strange Wedding | Zeynep Gökalp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Farewell Kiss | Türkan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dağlar Aslanı Ali Efe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Orphan Girl | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Adventure Woman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Wind of Youth | Fatma Nur Erden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | İki Kocalı Kadın | Sibel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Stolen Love | Aysel / Günsel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Badem Şekeri | Güner Pirinçeken | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Naughty Girl | Suna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bütün Suçumuz Sevmek | Türkan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Tough Groom | Gönül | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Allah Seviniz Dedi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Billur Köşk | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Man in Glass | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Biz de Arkadaş mıyız? | Nihal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Charming Bandit | Emine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Siyah Melek | Nesrin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Kardeş Uğruna | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Heart to Heart | Nazan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Love and Punch | Tülin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Afacan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Angels are My Witnesses | Zeynep | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Wind of Love | Nil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Güzeller Resmi Geçidi | Ayşe Güner | Super Hit | Similar → |
Türkan Şoray - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Türkan Şoray?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Türkan Şoray is "Ağla Gözlerim" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Türkan Şoray acted in?
Türkan Şoray has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Türkan Şoray?
Other notable films include "Güzeller Resmi Geçidi", "Siyah Melek", and "Kardeş Uğruna".




