Yildiz Kenter was an American actress best known for her performances in Agaçlar Ayakta Ölür, Hanim, and Kizim Ayse. Born on October 11, 1928, in Istanbul, Turkey, she had a significant career in the film industry until her passing on November 17, 2019.
Personal and Family Life
Yildiz Kenter was married twice, first to Nihat Akçan, with whom she had one child, and later to Sükran Güngör until his death in 2002. She was the sister of Müsfik Kenter and the mother of Leyla Kenter. Kenter’s family background played a crucial role in her artistic journey.
Death and Legacy
Yildiz Kenter passed away on November 17, 2019, in Istanbul due to a lung disease. Her contributions to Turkish cinema and theater have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered as a talented actress who brought many characters to life on screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sen Ne Dilersen | 2005-12-02 | Mimi |
| Hanım | 1989-03-03 | Olcay |
| Ağaçlar Ayakta Ölür | 1964-01-01 | |
| Fatma Bacı | 1972-01-02 | |
| Büyük Adam Küçük Aşk | 2001-10-19 | Müzeyyen Hanım |
| Kartal Yuvası | 1974-04-01 | Makbule |
| Güle Güle | 2000-02-04 | Zarife |
| Beyaz Melek | 2007-11-14 | Melek |
| Kızım Ayşe | 1974-09-01 | |
| Bir Ana Bir Kız | 1975-03-01 | |
| Balıketi | 2007-02-17 | |
| Anneler ve Kızları | 1971-10-01 | Fatma |
| Zulüm | 1983-04-02 | |
| Ablam | 1974-01-01 | |
| Elmacı Kadın | 1971-01-01 | |
| Yaşlı Gözler | 1967-01-01 | |
| İsyancılar | 1966-01-01 | |
| Pembe Kadın | 1966-06-01 | Pembe |
| Caniko | 2022-06-20 | Self (Archive Footage) |
| Zaten Tiyatro Dediğin Nedir ki? | 1999-06-16 | Herself |
| Yaz Evi | 1993-01-04 | Selma |
| Uğurlugiller | 1988-06-26 | |
| Eylül | 2005-02-14 |