Türkan Şoray
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Şoray's career is marked by extraordinary longevity and volume. She holds the Guinness World Record for most film appearances by a female actress, a testament to her tireless work ethic. She was among the first women to direct films in Turkish cinema, paving the way for future generations. Her UNICEF ambassadorship reflects her commitment to children's rights. She has been honored with multiple lifetime achievement awards from Turkey's most prestigious film festivals, and her nickname "Sultan" remains unmatched in Turkish popular culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Record
Most film appearances by a female actress (222+ films).
State Artist Title
One of Turkey's highest cultural honours.
Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award
Awarded by President Abdullah Gül.
Turkish Grand National Assembly Award of Honour
Honour from the national legislature.
Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
Wax figure unveiled at the Istanbul branch.
Rankings & Lists
Most Influential Turkish Actresses
Turkey's 50 Most Important Women
100 Years of Turkish Cinema: The Most Important Figures
Magazine Covers
Vogue Turkey
December 2015
Turkish Cinema Icons
TIME Magazine (Turkish edition)
2004
Turkish Cinema Legends
Hello! Turkey
2010
UNICEF Ambassadorship Announcement
Cosmopolitan Turkey
2008
Age is Just a Number
GQ Turkey
2016
The Eternal Icon
Records & Feats
Most film appearances by a female actress
Guinness World Record with over 222 feature films, surpassing Hollywood legends.
First female film director in Turkish cinema
One of the first women to direct a feature film in Turkey with Dönüş (1972).