Tarkan
Personal Info
- Born
- 1972년 10월 17일
- Age
- 54
- Birth Name
- Tarkan Tevetoğlu
- Birth Place
- Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Spouse
- Pınar Dilek
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Height
- 173 cm (5' 8")
- Eye Color
- Green
- Hair Color
- Dark Brown
- Children
- 1
- Years Active
- 1992-Present
- Education
- Karamürsel Music Society & Üsküdar Musiki Cemiyeti
- Zodiac Sign
- ♎ 천칭자리
생애 및 경력 프로필
Verified Biography & Career DossierHis timeless single Şımarık (featuring his iconic kiss sound) turned into a massive worldwide sensation in the late 1990s, peaking inside the top-three on European charts, certified gold and platinum in France, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden, and later adapted into Holly Valance's global hit Kiss Kiss. At the 1999 World Music Awards in Monaco, Tarkan received the Best Selling Turkish Artist award. With over 15 million physical album sales, he is also an ardent environmentalist partnering closely with Doğa Derneği for environmental conservation.
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
Best-Selling Turkish Artist
Honored at the 1999 World Music Awards in Monaco for historic international sales
Career Milestone
Tarkan achieved major international acclaim as an acclaimed The "Megastar" of Turkish Pop, Singer-Songwriter & Conservation Activist.
15M+ Physical Album Sales
Sold over fifteen million physical records worldwide across four decades
Career Milestone
Spearheaded national biodiversity campaigns to protect river deltas and historic habitats
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History & Milestones
Career Milestone & Landmark Initiative
Tarkan achieved a distinguished professional milestone in 1994, reinforcing industry standing as an acclaimed The "Megastar" of Turkish Pop, Singer-Songwriter & Conservation Activist.
Career Breakthrough & Honors
Achieved major critical and commercial recognition, receiving prestigious industry accolades.
Career Milestone & Landmark Initiative
Tarkan achieved a distinguished professional milestone in 2003, reinforcing industry standing as an acclaimed The "Megastar" of Turkish Pop, Singer-Songwriter & Conservation Activist.
Signature Works & Milestones
Ölürüm Sana & Şımarık
Solist (Milyonlar Satan Başyapıt)
Karma
Stüdyo Albümü (Kuzu Kuzu, Hüp)
Dudu
EP Albüm (Gülümse Kaderine)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Why is Tarkan known as the Megastar?
He earned the title Megastar due to his unprecedented domestic sales, chart-topping international success, and revolutionary impact on Turkish pop music.
Q What defines Tarkan's career legacy?
Tarkan has built a distinguished reputation through dedicated professional leadership, high-profile projects, and lasting global influence as an acclaimed The "Megastar" of Turkish Pop, Singer-Songwriter & Conservation Activist.
Q What are Tarkan's primary creative and commercial partnerships?
Throughout their career, Tarkan has established successful collaborations with leading global studios, directors, and commercial brands across the world.
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