Portrait of Ajda Pekkan

Ajda Pekkan

Acting

Biography

Ayşe Ajda Pekkan (born 12 February 1946) is a Turkish singer. She is known by the title "superstar" in the Turkish media. Pekkan became a prominent figure of Turkish pop music with her songs, in which she tried to create a strong female figure. By keeping her works updated and getting influence from Western elements, she managed to become one of Turkey's modern and enduring icons in different periods. Her musical style has kept her popular for more than 50 years and has inspired many of her successors. Pekkan is highly respected in the music industry and her vocal techniques together with many of her albums were praised by music critics.

Born: February 12, 1946

Place of Birth: Istanbul, Turkey

Known For

Filmography

2025
Champions

as Beyaz At (Voice)

2011
2010
2007
2001
Dadı

as Self

2001
Şöhret Sandalı

as Yelda Kaner

1975
Numéro un

as Self

1975
1973
Golden Butterfly Awards

as Self - Performer

1973
Golden Butterfly Awards

as Self - Winner

1966
1966
Avare Kız

as Ayla

1966
Black Car

as Selma

1966
1965
1965
I'm Under My Hat

as Çıplak Selma

1965
Kart Horoz

as Fatoş

1965
Avare

as Selma

1965
1965
1965
1964
1964
Hızır Dede

as Leyla

1963
1956
Eurovision Song Contest

as Self - Contestant