History of Filiz Akın in Timeline

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

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

January 1943: Filiz Akın's Birth

In January 1943, Filiz Akın, originally named Suna Akın, was born. She would become a renowned Turkish actress, writer, and TV presenter.

January 1943: Filiz Akın was born in Ankara

On January 2, 1943, Filiz Akın was born in Ankara to Habibe Leman Şaşırmaz, a tailor, and Bekir Sami Akın, a judge. Her family had Albanian and Circassian roots. She lived in Beypazarı until age 3 and started primary school at age 5.

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.

1965: Birth of Filiz Akın's son

In 1965, Filiz Akın's son İlker was born from her first marriage to Türker İnanoğlu. The family lived in Şişli during this time.

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.

1974: Filiz Akın's divorce

In 1974, Filiz Akın and Türker İnanoğlu divorced after 10 years of marriage.

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.

September 1979: Stabbing Attack on Filiz Akın

In September 1979, Filiz Akın was stabbed in the leg by an attacker while entering the İzmir Efes Hotel. The attacker claimed to be in love with her and later changed his confession, stating that he was hired by mafia boss Mehmet Nabi İnciler. Akın survived with a slight wound and appeared on stage the same night.

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.

1982: Filiz Akın married Bubi Rubinstein

In 1982, Filiz Akın married Bubi Rubinstein.

1989: Filiz Akın in series "Geçmiş Bahar Mimozaları"

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

1991: Death of Sami Akın

In 1991, Filiz Akın's father, Sami Akın, passed away in İzmir.

1993: Filiz Akın divorced Bubi Rubinstein

In 1993, Filiz Akın and Bubi Rubinstein divorced after 11 years of marriage.

May 1994: Filiz Akın married Sönmez Köksal

In May 1994, Filiz Akın married Sönmez Köksal, the chief of the National Intelligence Organization, in Ankara. The witnesses to their marriage were President Süleyman Demirel and Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Hüsamettin Cindoruk.

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.

2002: Filiz Akın Diagnosed with Nasopharynx Cancer

In 2002, Filiz Akın learned that she had nasopharynx cancer. She received treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center of the University of Texas and was cured.

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.

2006: Filiz Akın Street Named in Beypazarı

In 2006, the city council in Beypazarı named the street where Filiz Akın lived until she was 3 years old as "Filiz Akın Sokak".

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.