Career Timeline of Filiz Akın: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 22, 2025

Discover the career path of Filiz Akın, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Filiz Akın is a prominent Turkish actress, writer, and TV presenter. She is well-regarded in Turkish cinema (Yeşilçam) for her portrayal of noble, modern, urban, and elegant characters. Her work has earned her a significant following in Turkey.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 1960: Filiz Akın Graduated from College

In June 1960, Filiz Akın graduated from TED Ankara College Foundation Schools. She had been a successful student, earning awards for her paintings and compositions, and was chosen as an ideal student. After graduation, she began working at the Ankara branch of American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines.

May 1962: Filiz Akın started her film career

From May 1962, Filiz Akın starred in more than 105 films.

1971: Filiz Akın won best actress award

In 1971, Filiz Akın won the best actress award at the 8th International Antalya Film Festival for her role in Ankara Ekspresi.

September 1972: Filiz Akın continued in films

Until September 1972, Filiz Akın starred in more than 105 films.

1975: Filiz Akın ended her cinema career

In 1975, after appearing in 116 films, Filiz Akın ended her cinema career. She is remembered as one of the four influential actresses of her time, along with Türkan Şoray, Hülya Koçyiğit, and Fatma Girik.

1977: Filiz Akın presented the Podyum Show

In 1977, after ending her cinema career, Filiz Akın presented the music program "Podyum Show" on TRT.

1979: Filiz Akın performed at İzmir International Fair

In 1979, Filiz Akın performed as a headliner at the İzmir International Fair.

1979: Filiz Akın took role in a play

In 1979, Filiz Akın took a role in Haldun Dormen'in play Bir Ayrılık.

1989: Filiz Akın in series "Geçmiş Bahar Mimozaları"

In 1989, Filiz Akın played in the series "Geçmiş Bahar Mimozaları".

February 1998: Sönmez Köksal appointed ambassador to France

In February 1998, Filiz Akın's husband, Sönmez Köksal, was appointed as ambassador to France, leading them to live at the Turkish embassy in Paris for four years. During this time, Filiz Akın promoted Turkish culture.

2004: Filiz Akın became columnist for Sabah

From 2004, Filiz Akın worked as a columnist for Sabah.

2005: Filiz Akın launched cancer campaign

In 2005, Filiz Akın launched a campaign to benefit the Turkey Breast Foundation and support the "yellow bracelets against cancer," which sold over 1 million bracelets. She also supported the "blue bracelet" campaign for the Hacettepe University Hope House project.

2007: Filiz Akın supported 'Türkiye'de İşitmeyen Kalmasın' project

From 2007, Filiz Akın has been a supporter of "Türkiye'de İşitmeyen Kalmasın", a project initiated by The Starkey Hearing Foundation's and Turkey EMÖV Foundation.

2007: Filiz Akın stopped working as columnist for Sabah

Until 2007, Filiz Akın worked as a columnist for Sabah.

2008: Filiz Akın presented "Filiz Akın'la Sohbetler"

In 2008, Filiz Akın presented the program "Filiz Akın'la Sohbetler" on Kanal 1.

2009: Filiz Akın presented "Filiz Akın'la Hafta Sonu Sohbetleri"

In 2009, Filiz Akın presented "Filiz Akın'la Hafta Sonu Sohbetleri" on Habertürk TV.

November 2013: Filiz Akın Signed "Lezzete Merhaba" at Tüyap Istanbul Book Fair

In November 2013, Filiz Akın met her fans for her third book, Lezzete Merhaba's signature day at the 32nd Tüyap Istanbul Book Fair. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of TED University.