Personal Info
Birth date
1945-11-15 (79 Years)
Day of death
2025-01-02
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Adana, Turkey
Also known as
Ferdi Tayfur Turanbayburt
Ferdi Tayfur
Biography
Ferdi Tayfur (Born: Ferdi Tayfur Turanbayburt, born November 15, 1945) is one of Turkey's most successful and famous Turkish arabesque singer, actor and composer. In recent years, he has also become popular in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Trinidad and Tobago,Syria and Iran. He achieved estimated sales of over 50-60 million records worldwide. He was born in Hurriyet neighbourhood of Adana, Turkey and he has led a successful career in arabesque music. Being successful in his arabesque career he has been announced as the King of Arabesque, a music type very popular in today's Turkey and the middle east. His father, Cumali, who was a big fan of a famous theater and dubbing actor "Ferdi Tayfur" named his youngest son after him. After his father was killed, he was not able to continue his education because he had to work in the cotton fields of Cukurova to support his family. Ferdi Tayfur went to Istanbul when he was 17 with dreams of becoming a famous singer. He was not able to succeed on doing this and so he returned to Adana after a short stay in Istanbul. He came back to Istanbul in the early 1970s and his constant attempts to become a singer finally started to pay off. He has got over 100 music albums and over 30 films in his credit and he has received the prestigious Golden Album Award nine times. In 2000, he almost lost one of his toes due to diabetes. He has got millions of fans both in Turkey and in Europe (particularly among Turks in Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark and The Netherlands).
Filmography
Derbeder
8.5
Overview:
This is a tragic love story between the Agha's daughter İpek and the poor farmhand Ferdi. The two lovers, who grew up in the same village, separated when İpek moved to the city, but their love continued. Despite the kinship between Abbas Agha and Ferdi's father, the Agha's change of heart when he inherits money puts an end to the friendship. Despite his father's warnings about Ipek, Ferdi doesn't listen and moves to the city, thinking that Abbas Agha will help him. As Agha despises Ferdi, he endures every insult and hardship for his love. Realizing that he cannot be with İpek while he's poor, there is only one way left for the young man to realize his dreams: to go to Istanbul.Utanıyorum
NYR
Overview:
Famous singer Ferdi lives a happy life with his wife Sevil and son Cengiz. This picture of happiness is suddenly shattered one day by a gang. Naci, who has a score to settle with Ferdi from the past, and his men take Ferdi and his family hostage in their home one day. The gang takes all of Ferdi's assets and flees the house. However, Ferdi cannot bring himself to report the incident to the police. This is because the gang had taken precautions beforehand and taken inappropriate photos of Ferdi's wife. The family therefore chooses to act as if the incident never happened. However, despite their efforts to keep their distance, Naci will once again descend upon the family like a dark cloud.Çeşme
5.8
Overview:
Debut film of Ferdi Tayfur, one of the most popular singers of Turkey. It tells the love story between the son of a poor butler and the daughter of a rich landlord.Kalbimdeki Acı
NYR
Overview:
A revenge story of a man whose lover was blinded by his enemies and who was forced to shoot his own grandfather and was imprisoned.Yadeller
NYR
Overview:
The story of two childhood friends, Ferdi and Leyla (Necla Nazır) who grow up in the same household like brother and sister. Despite their love for each other, Leyla goes to her uncle in Istanbul, while Ferdi wins a vocal competition in Adana. After becoming successful, Ferdi marries Leyla and they have a baby that will strengthen their happiness, but comes with an unexpected pain.Batan Güneş
5.7
Overview:
The film tells the struggle of two young lovers trying to reunite with each other. Nazlı's father Asım asks for bride price for his daughter. Ferdi spent the bride price he had saved, for his brother Kemal's surgery. In order to save money again, he travels to Germany to find work. Nazli is pregnant with Ferdi's child. Sait, the son of the village's landlord, has set his eyes on Nazli. In order to have Nazli, Sait spreads the rumor that the child is from Kemal. Nazli, Kemal and her mother are forced into exile by the villagers. As if these pains were not enough, the news of Ferdi's death comes. The reunion of these two lovers is now a miracle.Bir Damla Ateş
4.5
Overview:
The film tells the story of Ferdi, who becomes known as a notorious killer while trying to escape a blood feud. Ferdi's uncle is killed by a hired assassin working for his enemies. Although everyone witnesses the murder, no one except Ferdi can identify the killer as Kara Hikmet. When Hikmet comes to kill Ferdi, Ferdi kills him and his men. This murder, committed by Ferdi to protect himself, makes him famous as a ruthless killer. Over time, Ferdi becomes a folk hero. However, Ferdi's greatest test will be Pınar, the woman he loves, and her brother.Günaha Girme
5
Overview:
The story of a driver who abandoned his wife and child after becoming addicted to heroin, and his brother who fought to save him from this path.Bu Talihimin Canına Okuyacağım
NYR
Overview:
Ferdi, who went to Germany with his father years ago, now wants to return to his homeland. He marries his girlfriend Ayten and returns to his country. He begins living with his mother and uncle, who have been waiting for him for years. However, his relationship with his uncle, to whom he has been sending money for years, deteriorates. Because he did not marry his uncle's daughter, his uncle and cousins become hostile toward Ferdi. While Ferdi and Ayten try to establish a new life together, his cousins will seek revenge against him.Durdurun Dünyayı
4
Overview:
Everything is ready for Ferdi and Necla to get married. However, Ferdi has to leave town for a short time due to a last-minute business trip. Necla's mother, who wants to marry her off to a wealthy man, does everything she can to end the relationship. She pressures Necla to be with Murat. When Ferdi returns to Istanbul, he has lost Necla. The only thing left for him to do is to confront Murat.İnsan Sevince
NYR
Overview:
Ferdi comes from a very wealthy family, but has a passion for music. His father sends Ferdi to Istanbul to take care of business matters and allows him to follow his musical dreams at the same time. While there, Ferdi meets Arzu, a passionate, hard-driven young music student, that sets the start of a bitter sweet and tumultuous love story.Çılgın Arzular
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the story of a man's quest for revenge after his father is killed in a land dispute.Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa
10
Overview:
The film tells the story of the struggle between Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha and Count Vespasiano. Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha and his fleet engage in battle off the coast of Fondi Castle. They capture Count Reinaldi and his niece, Countess Julia, from the defeated fleet to obtain ransom. Barbaros Hayrettin demands the ransom from Julia's fiancé, Count Vespasyo of Fondi Castle. Julia, who does not want to marry Vespasyo, asks Barbaros to help her. However, Barbaros remains indifferent to this request. In response, Vespasio attacks the island of Midilli, where Barbaros resides, and takes many people captive. A major battle erupts between Vespasio and Barbaros. Countess Julia will await her next encounter with Barbaros.Hasret Sancısı
NYR
Overview:
Ferdi, a sailor, and Seher, a shop assistant, are preparing for their wedding. Ferdi quits his job as a sailor and starts looking for a steady job so that he can be with Seher all the time. Seher, on the other hand, wants a life free from financial difficulties. Meanwhile, she finds an marriage proposal from Ekrem, the son of her boss, appealing. However, upon hearing the news of Ekrem's murder, a friend of his, realizing that the blame will fall on Ferdi, kidnaps him. Ferdi wakes up on a shore. Years later, Ferdi and Seher, who manage to return to Istanbul, will cross paths again.Son Sabah
4
Overview:
Ferdi and Gülcan have been in love since childhood. Ferdi's father was forced to kill Gülcan's uncle. After this incident, Ferdi was forced to flee to Germany due to a blood feud. Many years later, Ferdi returns to his village. During the years they were apart, their love for each other grew even stronger. However, Gülcan's brother Kazım wants to marry her off to his cousin Seyit. Upon learning of Ferdi's return, he resolves to kill both Ferdi and his mother Fatma. The two lovers will face a great struggle to reunite while the blood feud continues.Benim Gibi Sevenler
NYR
Overview:
Ferdi's mother was thrown out on the street by her lover before Ferdi was born and she had to take shelter with her drunk, thieving brother. Now days of pain and suffering begin for Ferdi and his mother. His uncle forces Ferdi to steal, but one day the young man manages to overcome his bad fate.Ah Bir Çocuk Olsaydım
NYR
Overview:
Ferdi, a singer in a nightclub, lost his wife years ago. As a result, he had to raise his son Burak on his own. However, due to his busy work schedule, he was unable to spend as much time with his son as he would have liked. One day, an incident involving his son would change Ferdi's entire world.Olmaz Olsun
NYR
Overview:
Ferdi is released from prison after serving his sentence. His rivals are waiting for him in the small town where he lives. During his sentence, a woman named Selma moves to the same small town. Selma works as an oriental dancer in a bar to support her child's education. However, Selma's presence causes a stir in the peaceful town. It is revealed that Ferdi's rivals are the cause of the conflict, and having mutual enemies brings Selma and Ferdi together.Sevgiler Çiçek Gibi
NYR
Overview:
Ferdi comes to Istanbul to seek treatment for his mentally disabled sister, Oya. During the treatment process, he works as a singer in a nightclub. When he goes to work, his sister stays home alone. One day, when he returns home, he cannot find his sister. Thinking she is lost, he reports it to the police. Some time later, he receives the news that his sister has been murdered. Ferdi will try to take revenge on his sister's killers.Elveda Mutluluklar
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the story of two lovers who are forced to separate due to poverty. Zeynep, who earns money by tailoring, provides for her poor family. Her lover Ferdi works as a repairman and saves money. The two lovers want to get married as soon as possible, but their financial circumstances prevent them from doing so. During this time, Yalçın, one of the wealthy residents of the neighborhood, falls in love with Zeynep. He tries to win her over but fails. Yalçın will be the cause of the two lovers' separation.Acting
2008Memur Muzaffer (7 Episodes) as Muzaffer Mutlu
2007Yersiz Yurtsuz (18 Episodes) as Emrullah
2007Yönetmen Natuk Baytan Belgeseli as Unknown
2001İki Kere Kiki (1 Episode) as Unknown
1995Reyting Hamdi (1 Episode) as Unknown
1995Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri (5, 6, 2 Episode) as Self - Winner, Nominee, Presenter
1989Elveda Mutluluklar as Ferdi
1989Allahım Sen Bilirsin as Ferdi
1989Bu Şehrin Geceleri as Ferdi
1988Ah Bir Çocuk Olsaydım as Ferdi
1988Olacak O Kadar (1 Episode) as Unknown
1988Sevgiler Çiçek Gibi as Ferdi
1988Bu Talihimin Canına Okuyacağım as Ferdi
1988Ya Benimsin Ya Toprağın as Ferdi
1986İçimde Bir His Var as Ferdi
1986Affet Allahım as Ferdi
1985Her Şeyim Sensin as Unknown
1984Çılgın Arzular as Ferdi
1984Utanıyorum as Ferdi
1983Kalbimdeki Acı as Ferdi Tayfur
1983Yaktı Beni as Cumali Çakıroğlu
1983Yıldızlar da Kayar as Unknown
1982Hasret Sancısı as Ferdi
1982Sen De Mi Leyla as Ferdi
1982Olmaz Olsun as Ferdi
1982Günaha Girme as Unknown
1982Bir Damla Ateş as Ferdi
1981Kara Gurbet as Ferdi
1981Ben De Özledim as Unknown
1980Huzurum Kalmadı as Ferdi
1980Boynu Bükük as Unknown
1980Durdurun Dünyayı as Ferdi
1979Yuvasız Kuşlar as Ferdi
1979Yadeller as Ferdi
1979İnsan Sevince as Ferdi
1978Son Sabah as Ferdi
1978Benim Gibi Sevenler as Unknown
1978Derbeder as Ferdi
1978Batan Güneş as Ferdi
1977Çeşme as Ferdi
Directing
1988Sevgiler Çiçek Gibi ... Director
1988Bu Talihimin Canına Okuyacağım ... Director
1988Ya Benimsin Ya Toprağın ... Director
1986Affet Allahım ... Director
Writing
1988Bu Talihimin Canına Okuyacağım ... Writer
1979İnsan Sevince ... Musical
1978Benim Gibi Sevenler ... Writer