Cahide Sonku

She was a Turkish actress, director, model, and writer, and the first female film director in Turkey. Born in Sana'a, Yemen in 1919, she built a career that spanned five decades, from 1930 to 1980. She founded her own movie production company, Sonku Film, in 1950. Cahide was married and divorced three times. She passed away on 18 March 1981 at the age of 61. Her slim build and natural figure were part of her screen presence. She worked across the film industry in many roles, leaving a mark on Turkish cinema.