17.09.2025 14:21
The beloved Turkish television actor Çiçek Dilligil and musician Bora Öztoprak's son, Ardahan, who was born in 1997, changed gender in recent years and took the name 'Ayda.' Living in America, Ayda Öztoprak has been making headlines with her social media posts and noticeable transformation.
Çiçek Dilligil, one of the beloved faces of Turkish television, has starred in unforgettable projects such as Kaygısızlar, Çılgın Bediş, Yılan Hikayesi, Kuzenlerim, and Avrupa Yakası throughout her long and successful career.
Most recently, the master actress received high praise from the audience for her character Asuman in the series Dilek Taşı, and she is also in the spotlight for her private life.
Çiçek Dilligil and her musician husband Bora Öztoprak, who are considered one of the exemplary couples in the magazine world, attract attention with their happy marriage that they have maintained for a long time. The couple expanded their family with their son Ardahan, who was born in 1997.
However, Ardahan Öztoprak came to the public's attention in recent years due to his gender transition process. After completing the surgery process, the young person, who took the name "Ayda," is currently living in America. Ayda, who draws attention with her active social media posts, has quickly become a topic of discussion with her latest posts.
"IT'S NOT A FAD, NOT A MARGINAL SITUATION"
Previously commenting on the matter, Çiçek Dilligil stated, "At 26, he is now an individual. As a family, we stand by our child. His name is now Ayda. It’s not a process of waking up one morning and saying 'let's go.' It’s not a whim or a marginal situation either."