Yonca Evcimik

Yonca Evcimik was born on September 16, 1963, in Istanbul, Turkey. She graduated from the Ballet Department of the Mimar Sinan University State Conservatory. From 1978 to 1990, she worked as a dancer and singer in musicals. She gained widespread popularity as a singer. Her debut album "Abone" (Subscriber, 1991) became one of the best-selling albums in Turkey, with over 2.8 million copies sold. She has released over seven studio albums, including "Kendine Gel" (Get a Grip, 1993), "Yonca Evcimik '94" (1994), "I'm Hot For You" (1995), and "Günaha Davet" (Invitation to Sin, 1998). Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including "Best Female Pop Artist of the Year" at the 5th Kral TV Video Music Awards (1998). As an actress, she appeared in the films "Hababam Sınıfı Güle Güle" (The Hababam Class: Goodbye, 1981) and "Kızlar Sınıfı" (The Girls' Class, 1984). On television, she played the lead role of Bediş in the series "Çılgın Bediş" (Crazy Bediş, 1996-2001). She has also worked as a TV host and served as a judge on dance shows. She is actively involved in charity work, particularly animal rights advocacy. In 2011, she initiated the social project "Var Olmak Haktır" (The Right to Exist). She was married to Harun Özakıncı in 1992, and the couple divorced in 1997. She has no children.