Demet Akalın

Demet Akalın (born 23 April 1972 in Gölcük, Kocaeli) is a famous Turkish pop singer and former model. Professional career: Akalın studied at Gölcük Barbaros Hayrettin Lisesi and initially wanted to become a journalist or a teacher. She won the 'Miss Mayo' beauty competition organized by Yaşar Alptekin. She joined Neşe Erberk Modeling Agency and worked as a professional model for six years. During this period, she also acted as the female lead in the movies 'Sensiz Olmaz' and 'Tele Anahtar'. In 1996, she started her music career with the song "Sebebim" (My Reason). Her album Unuttum (I've Forgotten) which released in 1997, can be called as her debut album, with this album she has returned active music career which she had break 2000. In 2004, she released her third studio album Banane (aşağı kasımpaşa), and the album's debut single "Bittim" (I'm Done) made her a famous popstar.