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Nil Burak | |
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| Birth name | Pembe Nihal Munsif |
| Born | 27 April 1948 Lefka, Cyprus |
| Origin | Turkish Cypriot |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Raks |
| Website | Official website |
Pembe Nihal Munsif (born 27 April 1948), better known as Nil Burak, is a Turkish Cypriot pop singer and actress who is famous in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
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