Seyyal Taner

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Seyyal Taner
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Seyyal Taner in 2010
Background information
Born (1952-09-28) September 28, 1952 (age 71)
Şanlıurfa, Turkey
GenresPop, rock, dance, schlager
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actress
Years active1968–present
Labels
  • Bir Numara (1974–1975)
  • Yavuz Plak (1976–1986)
  • Güneş (1991–1993)
  • Elenor Plak (2002–2009)
  • Majör Müzik (2012)

Seyyal Taner (born September 28, 1952) is a Turkish singer and actress. [1]

Contents

Early life and career beginnings

Taner was born in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, and later moved to Istanbul with her family. She graduated from the Amerikan Kız Lisesi. She received vocal training from Şerif Yüzbaşıoğlu in 1965 and started to sing as an amateur with the Kanat Gür Orkestrası.

In 1968 Los Bravos played in Istanbul and, having caught her act, offered Taner a role in a Spanish musical. Whilst promoting in Spain, she attracted the attention of Paramount Pictures and was offered a small part in Villa Rides . On returning to Turkey, Taner continued her acting career until she left for Germany and marriage to Peter Harold, Los Bravos's guitarist. The couple had a daughter; after divorcing, Taner returned to Turkey and began directing her career toward music.

Career

Taner signed a record deal with the 1 Numara Plakçılık, a label belonging to Ali Kocatepe. Her debut 45 rpm record "Tanrı Şahidimdir – Şimdi Sen Varsın" was released in 1974. [2] The following year, her second single "Nene Hatun – Yalnızlığı Bir de Bana Sor" was released. However, her first two records did not bring her great success. Meanwhile, she began an acting career, with "Lalezar Gazinosu." Later, she took to the stage as a group with Seyhan Karabay and Sedat Avcı. In 1976, she transferred to Yavuz Asöcal's record company and released her third single "Son Verdim Kalbimin İşine – Elveda" which was a success, as was her film Çizmeli Kedi that same year. Other 1970s singles include "Kalbimi Affettim", "Seni Çok Özledim," "Gülme Komşuna." In 1980, she released her first album "Lider," and in 1986, her second: "Leyla". In 1979, she appeared on TRT with Halil Ergün with a presentation of the first Turkish TV musical [2] Çırpınış, a version of Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur. She opened a dance school with Sait Sökmen and taught dancers for show business, including Hakan Peker.

With the song "Dünya" Taner came second in the Turkish National Final for the Eurovision Song Contest 1986. The following year, she and the group Lokomotif came first with the song "Şarkım Sevgi Üstüne". They failed to score any points and finished last in the 1987 Eurovision Song Contest. [3] After the result, she took a break. Then she returned to music and recorded "Nanay". Other 1980s singles include "Elalem Ne Der", "Naciye", "Leyla", "Nanay" and "Neler Oluyor". [4]

In 1990, Taner moved to Bodrum. In 1991, she released the album "Alladı Pulladı" for which she contributed some lyrics and music. Early 1990s singles include "Alladı Pulladı", "Şiirimin Dili", "Kırk Yılık Kani", "La Havle Ya Settar". In 1993, she released "Geliyorum", after which she took a long break from music.

In 2002, Taner released her best of album "Seyyalname", "En İyileriyle Seyyal Taner" in 2005 and "En İyileriyle Seyyal Taner 2" in 2007. In 2007, she duetted "Erkek Adamsın" with Zakkum in his first studio album. In March 2012, she released her maxi-single album; Ethnic Rock. [5] and toured. In 2014, she sang "Canımsın Deme Bana" on the "Wonderland" album of İlhan Erşahin.

Taner has many gay fans and is considered a Turkish gay icon. [6] According to the LGBT magazine, KAOS GL, she is their "greatest gay icon." [7]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

LP recordings

Compilations featuring Seyyal Taner

Filmography

Films
YearTitleRoleNotes
1968 Aslan Bey Süreyya
1968Kara GüneşZeynep
1968Ölümsüz Adam The first feature film
1968 Villa Rides Guerrilla Girl
1972Vur
1972Vur Gardaş VurKemal's lover
1972Vahşi AşkSultan
1972Vahşetin EsirleriEsma
1972Tehlikeli GörevReyhan
1972Suya Düşen Hayal OyuncuSeher, Nevin
1972MahkumLamia
1972Karaoğlan Geliyor
1972Kanun AdamıRozita
1972Kanlı ÖçBerna
1972KalleşlerSelma
1972İlk Aşk
1972Haydut Avcısı
1972Hacı Murat'ın İntikamı
1972Benimle Sevişir MisinSibel
1972Batıda Kan Vardı / Batıda Ölüm Var
1973Yaralı
1973Bu Toprağın Kızı
1973VahşetAyşe
1973Ömer HayyamSemra Omar Khayyám's biography was discussed.
1973Katran BebekSeyyal
1973Talihsizler
1973Harman SonElif
1973Gönülden YaralılarGönül Sunar
1973Gecelerin HakimiSema
1973FelekBurcu
1973DüşmanNatasha
1973Dağ KanunuMeryem
1973ÇobanSevda
1973Cengiz Han'ın FedaisiChun-Li
1974Televizyon NiyaziYaprak
1974KısmetSeyyal Taner
1974Kiralık SerseriSuna
1974İmparatorOkşan
1974Gecelerin Ötesi / İster Darıl İster SarılLeyla
1974Düşmanlarım Çatlasın
1974Cafer'in NargilesiOyuncu
1974Beş Tavuk Bir HorozOkşan
1975Şehvet Kurbanı ŞevketNuran
1976Çizmeli KediSeyyal
2016Bana Git DeLeyal's mother
Television Series
YearTitleRoleNotes
1986–1988 Perihan Abla Gülsüm Percons Meriç
2002AzadDeniz
2004İstanbul ŞahidimdirAylin
2006MaçolarDilan Hala
2000–2006Bizim Evin HalleriPür Neşe
2012Canımın İçiSeyyal Taner
2014Güldür GüldürSeyyal TanerGuest player

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest
with Lokomotif

1987
Succeeded by
MFÖ
with "Sufi"