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Leyla Sayar
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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]
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Early life and career
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]
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Publications
Books
- Altın Kalem
- Erdemin Sırları
- Meleğin Sözleri (2002)[8]
- Mühür
- Mürşit
Selected filmography
Film
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