Tarkan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tarkan
Occupation	World Music Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 17, 1972(1972-10-17)
Age	52
Birthplace	Alzey
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Libra

Tarkan Biography

Tarkan is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on October 17, 1972 in Alzey, Germany. World Music award winning pop singer who has released numerous platinum-selling albums. He was also known as”the Prince of Pop.

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Tarkan Tevetoğlu was born on 17 October 1972 in Alzey, West Germany, to Neşe and Ali Tevetoğlu. His mother named him after the comic book character Tarkan. The name Tarkan is said to originate from an ancient Turkic king or title, meaning bold and strong. Tarkan’s interest in music began in childhood. Tarkan and his five siblings moved to Turkey in 1986 with their parents settled in Karamürsel, Kocaeli. After his father’s death, his mother married an architect, Seyhun Kahraman. Tarkan has three step-siblings named Adnan, Gülay and Nuray, from his mother’s first marriage, and a brother, Hakan, and a younger sister, Handan, from her marriage to his father.

Tarkan Tevetoğlu (Turkish pronunciation: [taɾˈkan teveˈtoːɫu] ; born 17 October 1972) is a Turkish singer-songwriter. Since the early 1990s, with the successful sales of his albums, he has been a prominent figure of the Turkish pop music, being known in both Turkey and Europe.

His birthplace was Alzey, West Germany. He was in a long-term affair in a relationship with He was born in Alzey, West Germany. He had a long term relationship with Bilge Ozturk, a lawyer. He then married Pınar Dilek in 2016. They welcomed a daughter named Liya in July 2018. who was who was a lawyer. He later got married to Pinar Dilek in June of 2016. They welcomed their daughter Liya in July, 2018.

Tarkan Net Worth

Tarkan is one of the richest World Music Singer from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tarkan 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The album he released as his debut, Yine Sensiz was released in December 1992, following his attendance at Uskudar Musiki Cemiyeti Academy in Istanbul for a brief time.

The well-known single “Simarik” is a key piece of European pop music’s history.

Alongside his music career, Tarkan has taken part in numerous social projects and is known as “Megastar” and “Prince of the Bosporus” in the press. One of few European singers who has managed to span chart success without singing in English, he is also noted for his live stage performances. Tarkan’s effect on Turkey has been compared by the Washington Post to that of Elvis Presley in the US around 1957 and Atlantic Records’s co-founder Ahmet Ertegun described him as one of the best live performers he had ever seen. He has also been listed by Rhapsody as a key artist in the history of European pop music, with his signature song “Şımarık” as a keystone track that moved the genre forward. His albums have sold over 15 million copies. Throughout his career, he has won four Turkey Music Awards, six Golden Butterfly Awards and one World Music Award and has received various nominations.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tarkan height 5 ft 8 in Tarkan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Tarkan Dating?

According to our records, Tarkan married to Pınar Dilek. As of December 1, 2023, Tarkan’s is not dating anyone.

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Tarkan released his first album Yine Sensiz in late 1992 with “Kıl Oldum” being chosen as its lead single. His second and third albums, Aacayipsin and Ölürüm Sana, were released in 1994 and 1998 respectively. The song “Şımarık” from Ölürüm Sana became popular in a number of countries. In 1998, he signed a new contract with Universal Music Group. In 1999, his compilation album, Tarkan, received platinum and gold certifications in several countries. In 2001, he made music videos for the songs “Kuzu Kuzu, “Hüp” and “Verme” from his fourth studio album Karma. Two years later, the album Dudu performed well on the sales charts, and in 2006 with the release of his first English album, Come Closer, he became known in Europe. “Bounce” and “Start the Fire” were the lead singles of this album. The lyrics of the songs included in the album Metamorfoz were praised by the Turkish Language Association. In 2010, his seventh studio album, Adımı Kalbine Yaz, became the best-selling album of the year in Turkey. In 2016, his ninth studio album, Ahde Vefa, which has a Classical Turkish theme, was released.

Facts & Trivia

Tarkan Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Tarkan celebrates birthday on October 17 of every year.

In May 1994, his second studio album Aacayipsin was released in Turkey; it was subsequently released in Germany and Russia in 1996 and 1998 respectively. Artists Sezen Aksu, Ümit Sayın, Ozan Çolakoğlu and Yıldız Tilbe were among those who were featured on the album. Tarkan wrote the lyrics for four songs, three of which were also composed by him; “Hepsi Senin mi?”, “Unutmamalı”, “Gül Döktüm Yollarına”, “Kış Güneşi”, “Şeytan Azapta”, “Dön Bebeğim” and “Bekle” were the songs that got separate music videos. Aacayipsin sold two and a half million copies and earned Tarkan the “Best Male Pop Music Artist” award at the Turkey Music Awards. The song “Hepsi Senin mi?” was also awarded with the “Best Lyrics”, “Best Composition” and “Best Song” awards.

Why is Tarkan famous?

Alongside his music career, Tarkan has taken part in numerous social projects and is known as “Megastar” and “Prince of the Bosporus” in the press. One of few European singers who has managed to span chart success without singing in English, he is also noted for his live stage performances.

Where is Tarkan today?

German-born Tarkan, who uses only one name, also has made the pop charts around the world. In recent years, it was reported, he has been living in New York City.

What kind of name is Tarkan?

Tarkan is a Turkish given name. Notable persons with that name include: Tarkan (singer) (born 1972), German-Turkish pop singer (full name: Tarkan Tevetoğlu)

What nationality is Tarkan?

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What does the name Tarkan mean?

Meaning of Tarkan: Name Tarkan in the Turkish origin, means He who is bold and strong. Name Tarkan is of Turkish origin and is a Boy name. People with name Tarkan are usually Muslim, Islam by religion.