Neriman Köksal

Neriman Köksal, born smack in the middle of Istanbul on March 17, 1928, was basically a legend in Turkish cinema. People still talk about her—she just had that spark, you know? She wasn’t just in movies, she kind of *was* the movies back then. If you’ve ever seen “Cevriyem” from 1978, you’ll know what I mean. That film really gave her a platform to show off her chops, and she absolutely ran with it. But honestly, if you’re asking anyone with a clue about old Turkish films, they’ll probably mention “Fosforlu Cevriye” (1959) first. It’s got this iconic vibe, and Neriman just *owns* the screen. And then there’s “Fosforlu'nun Oyunu: Kitipiyoza Tuzak” also from ‘59—she was on fire that year. Crazy to think about how many roles she just nailed in a single year. She wasn’t just playing characters, she was basically setting the tone for a whole era. She was married to Feridun Kete, not that it overshadowed her own fame. Her career was way bigger than any headline about her personal life. She kept acting, kept entertaining, and never really faded into the background. Sadly, she passed away in Istanbul on October 22, 1999, but her movies? They haven’t gone anywhere. She’s still a staple for anyone who’s even a little obsessed with Turkish film history. Neriman Köksal—once you watch her, you get why her name still pops up.