04.08.2026 09:40
Engin Koç, known as the "King of Models" of an era, left behind Istanbul's intense pace and settled in Hafik district of his hometown Sivas. Koç, who had a prefabricated house built, lives a peaceful life intertwined with nature together with his family, and the photo he shared with his mother received great interest from his followers.
Engin Koç, the 'King of Models' of his era and one of the recognized faces of Turkish cinema, moved away from Istanbul's crowds and tiring pace to settle in his hometown, Sivas. The famous name, who had a prefabricated house built in the Hafik district, now lives a quiet life intertwined with nature together with his family.
HIS NEW ROUTE BECAME SIVAS HAFIK
Engin Koç, originally from Sivas, built a new life for himself in Yeniköy, a village in the Hafik district, with his wife Pınar and his son Burga. Completely disconnected from the city's noise, Koç enjoys nature by working with the soil in the garden of the prefabricated house he built in his village.
HIS SHARE WITH HIS MOTHER RECEIVED A FLOOD OF COMMENTS
The famous name, who has been living a life away from the screens and public eye for a long time, recently shared a sincere photo taken with his mother, Gül Koç, in Sivas for his fans to see.
Koç's share, which made him a trending topic again with his latest appearance, drew great attention on social media. His followers made many positive comments to the famous name, such as "You look very good" and "You are the spitting image of your mother."
"ISTANBUL IS NO LONGER A PLACE TO STAY FOR LONG"
Stating that he loves Istanbul but that the crowds now tire people out, Engin Koç expressed his thoughts behind his decision to leave the big city with these words:
"I don't want to live in Istanbul anymore. There are too many people, it's very energetic. It was very beautiful before, in the times I passed through. Istanbul is still beautiful and a very enjoyable place, but I think it's no longer a place to stay for a long time. People are now looking for quiet places where they can clear their heads and rest their souls. Here, a person relaxes."