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Ajda Pekkan Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Ajda Pekkan
Place Of Birth
Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey
Age
77 years old
Birth Date
December 2 1946

Ajda Pekkan Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter
Education & Qualifications
Net Worth
$1,000,000
Current Partner
Turkish
Parents
Rıdvan Pekkan , Gülten Nevin Dobruca
Siblings
Semiramis Pekkan

About Ajda Pekkan

Ajda Pekkan, born on February 12, 1946, in Istanbul, Turkey, is a Turkish pop singer known as Superstar in Turkish media.

Her songs, in which she tries to create a strong female figure, made her famous and an important figure in Turkish pop music. Ajda Pekka has been popular for more than five decades because of her musical style and has been praised by various vocal and music critics.

Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Ajda Pekkan’s net worth?

The net worth of Ajda Pekkan is around $1 million.

How much does Ajda Pekkan earn per year?

Ajda Pekkan's annual earnings are not yet known.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Ajda Pekkan?

Ajda Pekkan is 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall.

How old is Ajda Pekkan?

Ajda Pekkan is 76 as of 2022. She was born on February 12, 1946.

Childhood And Education

Ajda Pekkan was born in Istanbul to parents Rıdvan Pekkan and Gülten Nevin Dobruca. Her father was an officer in the Turkish Navy, and her mother was a housewife. She and her family moved to Gölcük, Kocaeli later because of her father's work.

She grew up with her sister Semiramis Pekkan. She studied at Çamlıca Girls High School but did not finish her education. She started her music and acting career early. Pekkan took lessons from Leyla Demiriş.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Ajda Pekkan’s partner?

Ajda Pekkan has been married twice, but her marriages have not lasted. She has not revealed whether she is currently dating someone.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Ajda Pekkan became one of the young faces of Turkish cinema when she won the Ses Magazine's cinema artist competition and starred in over 50 black and white films. This pop singer sang and released cover versions during the first twenty years of her career.

Her fame grew in the 1970s, and she started gaining international attention. In 1978, Ajda Pekkan recorded a French album and represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980.

Charity Work

Ajda Pekkan has spoken against domestic violence, women abuse, and discrimination and has released a music video addressing violence against women.

What awards has Ajda Pekkan won?

This pop singer was awarded the Art-Cultural and Human Artist Award by the International Eurasian Institute in 2013. She has been awarded the honorary distinction of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.

Other Interesting Ajda Pekkan Facts And Trivia

  • This pop singer married Coşkun Sapmaz in 1973, but the marriage lasted six days.
  • She was engaged to journalist Erol Yaraş at the Izmir Fair. She married Ali Bars in 1984, but the couple divorced after six years.
  • Her father was a member of the Turkish Navy.
    Main image credit: ymphotos /Shutterstock
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