Leyla Sayar

Leylâ Sayar (December 27, 1939 – July 22, 2016) was a Turkish actress, author, ballerina, beauty queen, and singer of Circassian and Macedonian Turkish descent.[1] Sayar was considered to be one of the most beautiful women of the Cinema of Turkey.[1][2][3]

Leyla Sayar
Born(1939-12-27)December 27, 1939
Istanbul, Turkey
DiedJuly 22, 2016(2016-07-22) (aged 76)
OccupationActress
Years active1957–1976

Early life and career
Sayar's mother Handan Hanım and brother İbrahim

Sayar was born in 1939 to Circassian mother and Macedonian Turkish father from İstanbul.[4] Before pursuing an acting career, she attended the American Academy for Girls. In 1957, she was crowned Miss Cinema Star.[1] Leyla Sayar briefly held the first runner-up title for the beauty pageant Miss Turkey.[4] She also finished first in the Miss Beach Beauty competition.

She took acting lessons at the Turkish State Theatre in Ankara.[5] Between 1957 and 1976, she has acted in 170 films.[1] Her aunt was married to a business magnate from the United States, and this contact led Leyla Sayar to get offers abroad. However, she steadfastly refused calls from Hollywood.[1]

In the late 1950s, despite rumors that Leyla Sayar and Muzaffer Tema would be married were circulated, she dated Göksel Arsoy briefly after her breakup with Tema.[6]

In 1976, Sayar renounced her career and devoted herself to religion and charity.[1] From then on, she has not used any electronic appliances or devices.[1]

Leyla Sayar released various books, including Altın Kalem, Erdemin Sırları, Meleğin Sözleri, Mühür, and Mürşit.[7]

Publications

Books
  • Altın Kalem
  • Erdemin Sırları
  • Meleğin Sözleri (2002)[8]
  • Mühür
  • Mürşit

Selected filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
1957 Üç Garipler Leading role
1958 Dertli Irmak Leading role
1958 Duvaklı Göl Leading role
1959 Bizim Mahalle Leading role
1959 Kaderim Böyle İmiş Leading role
1959 Ninno Leading role
1959 Üç Kızın Hikâyesi Leading role
1960 Aslan Yavrusu Leading role
1960 Aşk Hırsızı Leading role
1960 Aşk Rüzgârı Leading role
1960 Ayşecik Leading role
1960 Can Mustafa Leading role
1960 Devlerin Öfkesi Leading role
1960 Ölüm Perdesi Leading role
1960 Yangın Var Müjgan Leading role
1961 Ayrı Dünya Leading role
1961 Boş Yuva Leading role
1961 Çapkınlar Leading role
1961 Gönülden Gönüle Leading role
1961 İki Yetime Leading role
1961 Kara Dut Leading role
1961 Şeytanın Kılıcı Melike Leading role
1961 Vahşi Kedi Leading role
1961 Yaban Gülü Leading role
1961 Yabancı Adam Leading role
1962 Aşk Güzeldir Leading role
1962 Aşka Kinim Var Leading role
1962 Bir Çiçek Üç Böcek Leading role
1962 Çifte Nikâh Leading role
1962 Dilberler Yuvası Leading role
1962 Geçti Buranın Pazarı Leading role
1962 Gümüş Gerdanlık Leading role
1962 İki Çalgıcının Seyahati Leading role
1962 Kadın ve Tabanca Leading role
1962 Leyla Leyla Leading role
1962 Öldüren Bahar Leading role
1962 Şoförün Karısı Leading role
1962 Ver Elini İstanbul Leading role
1963 Aşk Hırsızı Leading role
1963 Büyük Yemin Leading role
1963 Çapkın Hırsız Leading role
1963 Çapraz Delikanlı Leading role
1963 Dişi Örümcek Leading role
1963 Kavgasız Yaşayalım Leading role
1963 Kezban Leading role
1963 Leylâ ile Mecnun Gibi Leading role
1963 Makber Leading role
1963 Öldür Beni Leading role
1963 Sabah Olmasın Leading role
1963 Şafak Bekçileri Zeynep Leading role
1963 Yakılacak Kitap Leyla Leading role
1963 Zehir Hafiye Leading role
1964 Ankara'ya Üç Bilet Leading role
1964 Love and Grudge Nevin Leading role
1964 Baba Hasreti Leading role
1964 Beş Şeker Kız Leading role
1964 Suçlular Aramızda Nükhet Leading role
1964 Şehrazat Şehrazat Leading role
1964 Ve Allah Gençleri Yarattı Leading role
1965 Aman Dünya Ne Dar İmiş Leading role
1965 Ateş Gibi Kadın Leading role
1965 Şeytanın Kurbanları Leading role
1970 Ankara Express Irma Leading role

References
  1. Özkartal, Miraç Zeynep (2011-11-20). "Ölümü Beklemekten Bıkıp Döndüm". Milliyet. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  2. "Maneviyata Yönelen Ünlüler". Sabah. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  3. http://www.mynet.com/magazin/detay/guncel/leyla-sayar-sessiz-sedasiz-hayata-veda-etti/88796/
  4. Leyla Sayar
  5. Leyla Sayar (1939)
  6. Olgun, Ayşe (2007-02-14). "Sus Sus Sus Kimseler Duymasın!". Yeni Şafak. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  7. Özgentürk, Nebil (2000-04-29). "Aslolan Hayattır!". Sabah. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  8. "Yeni Çıkanlar". Radikal. 2002-02-21. Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
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