Ajda Pekkan

Ajda Pekkan
Born Ayşe Ajda Pekkan
(1946-02-12) 12 February 1946
Istanbul, Turkey
Residence Bebek, Beşiktaş, Istanbul[1]
Other names Superstar, Pop diva[2]
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
Spouse(s)
Coşkun Sapmaz
(m. 1973; div. 1973)

Ali Bars
(m. 1984; div. 1989)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active 1960–present
Labels
Website www.ajdapekkan.com

Ayşe Ajda Pekkan (Turkish pronunciation: [aʒˌda pe̞kˈkan]; born 12 February 1946[3][4][5]) is a Turkish singer and actress. She is known by the titles "Superstar"[6] and "Diva" in the Turkish media.[7] Perkkan who started her professional career as a movie actress, first came to attention as a singer in 1964 with the release of the song "Göz Göz Değdi Bana", followed by her first solo single "Her Yerde Kar Var" which brought her critical acclaim. The success of her album Süperstar in 1977, made her commonly known as Superstar in Turkey. Three further albums with the same title have been released throughout her career. Her songs "Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti", "Bambaşka Biri", "Hoşgör Sen" and "Uykusuz Her Gece" made her an influential figure in Turkish music industry.

During the time of the 33rd government of Turkey and with the recommendation of the Ministry of Culture, Pekkan was honored with the title "State Artist" in 1998.[8] Pekkan has performed in many places inside and outside Turkey, and in addition to Turkish, has song in English, French, Italian[9], Arabic and Japanese.[10] Pekkan is recognized as the Turkish pop diva by the public.[11] She was awarded the honorary distinction of Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2013.[12]

Early life

Ajda Pekkan was born on 12 February 1946 in Istanbul.[13] Her father Rıdvan Pekkan was a marine major, and her mother Nevin Dobruca was a housewife. Pekkan and her family later moved to Gölcük, Kocaeli, due to her father's work. Pekkan who always wanted to have a child[14], married for the first time in her 20s and as her husband wanted her to finish her career in music[15] she got divorced and later cited not having children as the greatest sacrifice she had made to continue her career.[16] She had her first cosmetic surgery at the age of 22 and has said "Even if I get 100, I'll still do cosmetic surgery".[17] Sezen Aksu, who is a close friend of Pekkan, said about her influence on her: "She has opened this way to us, thanks to her I am here too. Ajda's nickname is Angela. We meet quite often at home. We do not have any hidden secrets. Where Ajda goes or what she eats, I also go there and eat the same thing.".[18][19]

Career

1960s

With the help of her sister Semiramis Pekkan,[20] she met İlham Gencer, the owner of "Çatı" nightclub in 1961[21] and began her music career by singing Mina's song "Il Cielo In Una Stanza"[22] With the help of "Los Çatikos" music community, she performed at a few places for a while. In 1963, at a singing and acting competition organized by Ses magazine named "Ses Sinema Artisti Yarışması", Pekkan ranked first in women's category[22] followed by Hülya Koçyiğit.[23] By winning the competition and with her new style,[24] she started to attract attention.

First record: "Her Yerde Kar Var"

Before starting her acting career, she met Fecri Ebcioğlu who helped her through her career and in 1965 arranged Pekkan's first record Her Yerde Kar Var. In addition to recording many songs in Turkish, she sang songs in foreign languages many of which were arranged by Ebcioğlu. She also recorded a song by Salvatore Adamo which she performed with French accent.[26] In 1967, her record İki Yabancı broke the sales records in Turkey. She continued to release many records and songs including Dünya Dönüyor, Saklanbaç, Boş Sokak, Boşvermişim Dünyaya and Üç Kalp, and in 1968 and 1969 she performed at the International Apollonia Music Festival in Athens. She later represented Turkey at the Mediterranean Song Festival in Barcelona, performing the song "Ve Ben Şimdi". Her songs have been used on the soundtracks of many films. She also did casino programs with Zeki Müren.[27]

1970s onwards

The artist, who switched to İstanbul Plak in 1972,[28] broke sales records with his second album, Dert Bende Derman Sende, which includes arabesque songs.[29] The song "Dert Bende Derman Sende" was featured in her collection album Hoşgör Sen in 1993. The same song was rerecorded for the studio album Ajda Pekkan 1996. By 1973, Ajda Pekkan was not in favor of continuing her singing career,[30] but with the insistence of Fikret Şenş, she released the record Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti, and the song "Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti" which was featured on the B-side of the phonograph Kaderimin Oyunu sold 65,000 copies.[22]

Pekkan collected her songs from all previous records, except the one published by Istanbul Plak in 1972, and put them in her first compilation album Ajda, which was published in July 1975. A new song "Erkek Adın" was included in the album as well. The album received interest. Cüneyt Türel was featured on the song "Palavra Palavra" from this album.[31]

Pekkan, which was known as "Superstar" by 1977, published her new album Süperstar with different cover design and production. At the same year, she performed the song "A Mes Amours" at Yamaha Music Festival in Tokyo, and with its successful result, her records were sold in Germany, France, Japan and Greece. Pekkan gave a concert in Tehran at that time and then this concert which was also broadcast on television which was well-received by Turkish audience. This led to the beginning of her career in France, and eventually she prepared a French album titled Pour Lui.[32]

In the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest, Ajda Pekkan and her group represented Turkey

On 19 April 1980, Pekkan represented Turkey with the entry "Petr'Oil" at the Eurovision Song Contest in Den Haag, the Netherlands.[33][34][35]

In 2002, Pekkan was cast in a leading role in the movie Şöhret Sandalı alongside Ediz Hun and Halil Ergün. The film which was produced by Oya Demirtok and directed by Ayşe Ersayın has not been released to this day.[36][37]

In 2011, Pekkan released her single Yakar Geçerim, written by acclaimed Turkish singer Tarkan. A month later the single was followed by her album, Farkin Bu, which was another major hit. In 2013 she released another single, Ara Sıcak. The song was written by Gülşen.

Personal life

On 17 November 1973, Pekkan married Coşkun Sapmaz. The marriage lasted for only 6 days.[38] She married for a second time in 1979 to journalist İzmir Fuarı. The couple's engagement rings were presented to them by Metin Akpınar and Zeki Alasya.[6]

Pekkan who did not finish her education at Çamlıca Girls High School,[39] started her music and acting career early and took singing lessons from Leyla Demiriş.[40]

Other ventures

Style

Pekkan performing at a concert in 2009

Pekkan who appeared in many movies in 1960s, was criticized by some men in the media for her new style and physics, and in the second year of her acting career she published a sensational article on the magazine Bikini titled "I destroy the idols".[41]

Pekkan, who had become known for her songs[42] and new style,[42] was also much talked about in the media due to her fashion sense. In an interview, she said "How I have been seen until today, I continue to be like that in the future. As a soldier's daughter, I can not do anything different from my style."[43] Naim Dilmener published a book entitled Hür Doğdum Hür Yaşarım written in 2007, about Ajda Pekkan's life and music career.[44] Pekkan's views on feminism are included in her biography.[45]

Image

Pekkan is an activist for women and has spoken against issues such as domestic violence, abuse of women, illiteracy, discrimination, and has release a music video addressing the issue of "violence against women".[46] In 2013, Hürriyet prepared a report for Istanbul Pride in which Pekkan was featured,[47] and she also participated on a TV commercial about liberty for all and performed the song "Hürriyet Benim" (Liberty is Mine).[48]

In the album Güldünya Şarkıları, which various artists prepared for the purpose helping the Domestic Violence Emergency Helpline, Pekkan sang the song "Kadın Dediğin", and together with Aynur Doğan she promoted the album by performing the song "Keçe Kurdan" which had previously banned by a court decision.[49] Pekkan was the first artist to support to the democratic initiative proposed by the 60th government of Turkey.[50]

Relationship with other musicians

Ajda Pekkan, who is among the respectable names of Turkish pop music, has a number of connections with many other Turkish artists. As a part of Güldünya Şarkıları's project, she visited Bakırköy Women's Prison where she also met and comforted Deniz Seki who was being held in captivity.[51]

Pekkan, who is a close friend of Sezen Aksu, is also known for her friendly relations with Nilüfer and Nükhet Duru. Sertab Erener[52], Funda Arar and Bengü[53] are said to be her favorite artists. Like Hande Yener and İzel, Pekkan continues to release songs that are similar to her previous works in terms of style and arrangement.[54]

Gay icon

Ajda Pekkan is accepted as a gay icon in Turkey's LGBT community.[55] In a survey done by KAOS GL in 2007, she was chosen as the second most popular gay icon of Turkey.[56]

Supporting animals

Pekkan, who is a supporter of animal rights[57], participated in a meeting in February 2011 to meet Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and discuss issues about animals.[58][59] She has adopted and cared for a number of street animals including a cat named Beyaz and a dog named Apple[60][61] On 7 May 2013, Pekkan visited the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and saw a discussion about animal rights which took place in the assembly.[62]

Political trips

In August 2011, together with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and a group of artists, Pekkan visited Somalia.[63] In October 2011, she gave a concert to help Somalians who have settled in Istanbul.[64] In April 2018, she and a number of artists accompanied President Erdoğan on a visit to Hatay to meet soldiers who have participated in Turkish military operation in Afrin.[65]

Discography

  • Ajda Pekkan (1968)
  • Fecri Ebcioğlu Sunar: Ajda Pekkan (1969)
  • Ajda Pekkan Vol. III (1972)
  • Süperstar (1977)
  • Pour Lui (1978)
  • Süperstar II (1979)
  • Sen Mutlu Ol (1981)
  • Sevdim Seni (1982)
  • Süperstar III (1983)
  • Ajda Pekkan ve Beş Yıl Önce On Yıl Sonra (1985)
  • Süperstar IV (1987)
  • Ajda 90 (1990)
  • Seni Seçtim (1991)
  • Ajda 93 (1993)
  • Ajda Pekkan (1996)
  • Cool Kadın (2006)
  • Aynen Öyle (2008)
  • Farkın Bu (2011)
  • Ajda Pekkan & Muazzez Abacı (2014)
  • Yakarım Canını (2015)
  • Ayrılık Ateşi (2016)
  • Düşman mısın Aşık mı? (2017)

Filmography

As an actress
Year Title Role Notes
1963 Şıpsevdi Filiz
Kendini Arayan Adam Gönül
Adanalı Tayfur Filiz
Şaşkın Baba
Öpüşmek Yasak Sema Selamet
1964 Abudik Gubidik
Çanakkale Aslanları
Plajda Sevişelim Ressam Lale
Kaynana Zırıltısı Fatma
Avare
Hızır Dede
Koçum Benim
Sokakların Kanunu Emine
1965 Artık Düşman Değiliz Alev
Cici Kızlar Nermin Gürsoy Çiftbaş
Kart Horoz Hizmetçi Fatoş
Kolla Kendini Bebek
Pantolon Bankası
Şaka ile Karışık Ayla
Şepkemin Altındayım
Yabancı Olduk Şimdi
Bir Caniye Gönül Verdim
Şehvetin Esiriyiz Sevim
Babamız Evleniyor Leyla
Sevdalı Kabadayı
Taçsız Kral Hülya
Dalgacı Mahmut
Berduş Milyoner
Helal Adanalı Celal
Bir Gönül Oyunu
Lafını Balla Kestim
Sevinç Gözyaşları Filiz Erkmen
1966 Avare Kız Ayla Doğanoğlu
Kara Tren Türkân
Şoför Deyip Geçmeyin
Seher Vakti Ajda
Ümit Sokağı
Düğün Gecesi Güler
Siyah Otomobil Selma
Dişi Düşman İren
Dağda Silah Konuşur
Günah Çocuğu
Affet Sevgilim Leyla
Ayrılık Şarkısı
Erkek Severse Serap
1967 Harun Reşid'in Gözdesi Dilaram
Düşman Âşıklar Gonca
1968 Kalbimdeki Yabancı .
1969 Tatlı Günler
Hancı
2002 Şöhret Sandalı Yelda
2013 Romantik Komedi 2 Herself (Guest)

Awards and honors

Ribbon Award and order Country Date City Note Source
Art-Cultural and Human Artist Awards  Azerbaijan 14 July 2013 Baku The award was given by the International Eurasian Institute, headed by Ganire Pashayeva. [66]
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres  France 1 November 2013 Istanbul The French Ambassador to Turkey, Laurent Bili, was introduced. [67][68]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Crossing Generations and Borders: A Turkish Pop Diva's Musical Tour". The New York Times. 21 December 2009.
  3. ↑ "Gazinocular Kralı Ajda'yı kızdıracak". Hürriyet. 2002-12-23.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Nilüfer & Nazar
with "Sevince"		 Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest
1980		 Succeeded by
Ayşegül Aldinç & Modern Folk Trio
with "Dönme Dolap"
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