Cahide Sonku was an American actress and producer who is best known for Vatan ve Namik Kemal, Fedakar ana, and Beklenen Sarki. Born on December 27, 1916, in Yemen, she became a notable figure in Turkish cinema before her passing.
Personal and Family Life
Cahide Sonku was married three times to Talat Artemel, Ihsan Doruk, and Cahit Irgat, but all her marriages ended in divorce. She had one child, a son named Ender Sonku. In 1950, she founded her own film production company, Sonku Film, which allowed her to take control of her creative projects in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Cahide Sonku passed away on March 18, 1981, in Istanbul, Turkey, due to a heart attack. Her contributions to the film industry, including her acting and producing talents, have left a lasting impact on Turkish cinema. She is remembered as a pioneering figure for women in film production.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Vatan ve Namık Kemal | 1951-01-01 | |
| Çalıkuşu | 1966-01-01 | |
| Şehvet Kurbanı | 1940-01-02 | |
| Sevgim ve Gururum | 1965-10-17 | Esma Hanım |
| Fedakar Ana | 1949-01-01 | Cavidan |
| Yayla Kartalı | 1945-12-18 | Nermin |
| Beklenen Şarkı | 1953-01-01 | Seniha |
| Söz Bir Allah Bir | 1933-01-01 | Leyla |
| Serseriler Kralı | 1967-12-24 | |
| Kovboy Ali | 1966-01-01 | Cahide |
| At Avrat Silah | 1966-04-01 | |
| Düşman Kardeşler | 1965-09-05 | |
| Aysel: Bataklı Damın Kızı | 1934-01-01 | Aysel |
| Yahya Peygamber | 1965-01-01 | |
| Yeşilçam Sokağı | 1977-09-06 | |
| El Kızı | 1966-01-01 | |
| Ayşecik Yavru Melek | 1962-04-02 | Büyükanne |
| Akasya Palas | 1940-11-27 | Pakize |
| Kıskanç | 1942-01-01 | |
| Senede Bir Gün | 1946-01-01 | |
| Yuvamı Yıkamazsın | 1947-01-01 |