Bülent Ersoy is one of the most revered Turkish entertainers ever. As a very popular singer in her youth, Bülent announced her transgender identity and travelled to England to have a sex change in 1981. She was banned from public performances by the military coup government upon her return. Ersoy left entertainment in protest until 1988, when changes in the Turkish legal code lifted the ban on sex change. Her fame multiplied since then and when Bülent returned to recording, she became one of the most popular entertainers in Turkey. She continues her career as a musician and a TV personality.

Bülent Ersoy

Acting Born June 9, 1952 Istanbul, Turkey

Bülent Ersoy is one of the most revered Turkish entertainers ever. As a very popular singer in her youth, Bülent announced her transgender identity and travelled to England to have a sex change in 1981. She was banned from public performances by the military coup government upon her return. Ersoy left entertainment in protest until 1988, when changes in the Turkish legal code lifted the ban on sex change. Her fame multiplied since then and when Bülent returned to recording, she became one of the most popular entertainers in Turkey. She continues her career as a musician and a TV personality.

Known For

Golden Butterfly Awards

Self - Winner

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Nominee

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Presenter

Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri

Self - Winner

Laf Lafı Açıyor

Popstar Alaturka

Sacred Demijohn 5: Zombie!

Bülent Ersoy

Asrın Kadını

Benzemez Kimse Bize

Tövbekar Kadın

Efkârlıyım Abiler

Bitter Bread

Zeynep / Gulbahar