03.11.2026 08:41
It has emerged that Ferdi Özkul, the son of Münir Özkul, who is etched in memories as Mahmut Hoca of Hababam Sınıfı, has been living in Canada for years. It was stated that Özkul, who did not follow in his father's footsteps and chose acting, operates 6 restaurants in Ottawa.
Münir Özkul, one of the unforgettable actors of Turkish cinema, won the love of millions with his characters Mahmut Hodja in Hababam Sınıfı and Master Yaşar in the film Our Family. The life of Ferdi Özkul, the son of the master artist who passed away in 2018, which he has led away from the spotlight for years, has once again become a matter of curiosity. The life Ferdi Özkul established in Canada drew attention, as he chose a different profession instead of acting, unlike his father.
HE OPERATES 6 RESTAURANTS IN CANADA
Ferdi Özkul, the son born from Münir Özkul's first marriage, turned to the gastronomy sector instead of stepping into the art world. It was stated that Özkul, who has lived in Canada's capital Ottawa for many years, is interested in cooking and operates 6 restaurants in the city.
Despite his father's great fame in the cinema world, Ferdi Özkul chose to live a life away from the cameras and built his career on restaurant management.
MÜNİR ÖZKUL HAS 3 CHILDREN
Münir Özkul, a master name of Turkish cinema, married four times throughout his life. The artist, who made his first marriage to Şadan Özkul Işık, had two children named Ferdi and Hayriye from this union. From his second marriage to the actress Suna Selen, Özkul had a daughter named Güner.
HIS WORDS AT HIS FATHER'S FUNERAL WERE NOT FORGOTTEN
Ferdi Özkul, who came from Canada to the funeral ceremony of Münir Özkul, who passed away on January 5, 2018, thanked Umman Özkul, who was by his father's side in his final years.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ferdi Özkul said, "There is something I want to say: I thank Ms. Umman."