Leyla Sayar

Leylâ Sayar (December 27, 1939 – July 22, 2016) was a Turkish actress, author, ballerina, beauty queen, and singer of Circassian and Macedonian Turkish descent. Sayar was considered to be one of the most beautiful women of the Cinema of Turkey.

Early life and career

Sayar was born in 1939 to Circassian mother and Macedonian Turkish father from İstanbul. Before pursuing an acting career, she attended the American Academy for Girls. In 1957, she was crowned Miss Cinema Star. Between 1957 and 1976, she has acted in 170 films.

In 1976, Sayar renounced her career and devoted herself to religion and charity.

Publications Books Altın Kalem Erdemin Sırları Meleğin Sözleri (2002) Mühür Mürşit

Selected filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1957 Üç Garipler Leading role 1958 Dertli Irmak Leading role 1958 Duvaklı Göl Leading role1959 Bizim Mahalle Leading role 1959 Kaderim Böyle İmiş Leading role 1959 Ninno Leading role 1959 Üç Kızın Hikâyesi Leading role 1960 Aslan Yavrusu Leading role 1960 Aşk Hırsızı Leading role 1960 Aşk Rüzgârı Leading role 1960 Ayşecik Leading role 1960 Can Mustafa Leading role 1960 Devlerin Öfkesi Leading role 1960 Ölüm Perdesi Leading role 1960 Yangın Var Müjgan Leading role 1961 Ayrı Dünya Leading role 1961 Boş Yuva Leading role 1961 Çapkınlar Leading role 1961 Gönülden Gönüle Leading role 1961 İki Yetime Leading role 1961 Kara Dut Leading role 1961 Şeytanın Kılıcı Melike Leading role 1961 Vahşi Kedi Leading role 1961 Yaban Gülü Leading role 1961 Yabancı Adam Leading role 1962 Aşk Güzeldir Leading role 1962 Aşka Kinim Var Leading role 1962 Bir Çiçek Üç Böcek Leading role 1962 Çifte Nikâh Leading role 1962 Dilberler Yuvası Leading role 1962 Geçti Buranın Pazarı Leading role 1962 Gümüş Gerdanlık Leading role 1962 İki Çalgıcının Seyahati Leading role 1962 Kadın ve Tabanca Leading role 1962 Leyla Leyla Leading role 1962 Öldüren Bahar Leading role 1962 Şoförün Karısı Leading role 1962 Ver Elini İstanbul Leading role 1963 Aşk Hırsızı Leading role 1963 Büyük Yemin Leading role 1963 Çapkın Hırsız Leading role 1963 Çapraz Delikanlı Leading role 1963 Dişi Örümcek Leading role 1963 Kavgasız Yaşayalım Leading role 1963 Kezban Leading role 1963 Leylâ ile Mecnun Gibi Leading role 1963 Makber Leading role 1963 Öldür Beni Leading role 1963 Sabah Olmasın Leading role 1963 Şafak Bekçileri Zeynep Leading role 1963 Yakılacak Kitap Leyla Leading role 1963 Zehir Hafiye Leading role 1964 Ankara'ya Üç Bilet Leading role 1964 Love and Grudge Nevin Leading role 1964 Baba Hasreti Leading role 1964 Beş Şeker Kız Leading role 1964 Suçlular Aramızda Nükhet Leading role 1964 Şehrazat Şehrazat Leading role 1964 Ve Allah Gençleri Yarattı Leading role 1965 Aman Dünya Ne Dar İmiş Leading role 1965 Ateş Gibi Kadın Leading role 1965 Şeytanın Kurbanları Leading role 1970 Ankara Express Irma Leading role