Born in Samsun in 1943 to Georgian father and Laz mother. Crowned Miss Turkey 1960 and represented Turkey in Miss World 1960. Graduated from Fatih Kız Ortaokulu and Akşam Kız Sanat Okulu
Yeşilçam means "Green Pine" and refers to Turkey's 1970s film industry. Industry produced around 300 films annually during its golden age. Television's rise led to Yeşilçam's decline
Route spans 38 km from Doyran to Sarısu, named after Yeşilçam films. Aims to provide free nature walks and cycling without guides. Digital maps available via QR codes on signboards. Route marked with red-white international standards
Cinema arrived in Turkey in 1895, initially operated by non-Muslims. First Turkish cinema opened in 1914 at Fevziye Kiraathane' Cafe. Military supported film production during early years. First film "Ayastefonos Abidesinin Yıkılısı" (1914) documented Russian monument destruction