21.10.2025 13:40
Master actor Selahattin Taşdöğen shared sincere glimpses of his life in his modest 3+1 apartment, dominated by black and cream tones. Taşdöğen, who revealed that he narrowly escaped death in an accident while filming the series "Çılgın Bediş," stated that he owes his life to Yonca Evcimik. He emphasized that he has never been away from the stage in his 58-year artistic career.
Master actor Selahattin Taşdöğen shared glimpses of his life in his 3+1 apartment dominated by black and cream tones. The artist, who said he narrowly escaped death in an accident while filming the series "Çılgın Bediş," explained that he owes his life to Yonca Evcimik.
Renowned for his character Necmi Dede in the series "Çılgın Bediş," master actor Selahattin Taşdöğen hosted Evrim Akın in his 3+1 apartment, which features a six-person dining table, a black coffee table, two armchairs, and a cream sofa. Taşdöğen's home attracted attention with its simple yet elegant details. The butterfly paintings on the walls, awards, and photographs with old friends created a memory gallery that spans from the artist's past to the present.
While touring the house with Evrim Akın, Taşdöğen described the decor as having a "bachelor pad vibe" and humorously commented, "It has been touched by a man's hand, but it's tidy."
"YONCA EVCİMİK SAVED MY LIFE"
Taşdöğen shared for the first time about a serious accident he experienced during the filming of "Çılgın Bediş."
"In one scene, I hit the chandelier, fell to the ground, and fainted. I was taken to the hospital, but at that moment, I was face to face with death. I owe my life to Yonca Evcimik. She saved my life by taking me to another hospital," he said.
The master actor stated that he experienced memory loss for 15 days after the accident and collected tragicomic memories during that time.
EXPERIENCED VISION LOSS BUT DID NOT QUIT THE STAGE
The artist also shared another health issue he faced on a film set in Akçay. "Due to light sources, I experienced vision loss for 15 days. I played with glasses that were size 12 and weighed 222 grams in 'Dürüyenin Güğümleri' for years," he said.
Despite all these challenges, he emphasized that he has not given up on his passion for the stage and has lived intertwined with theater for 58 years.
HIS FAMILY AND MESSAGE: "YOUNG PEOPLE, PUT DOWN YOUR PHONES"
Taşdöğen, who has been married four times, has a daughter from his first marriage, a son from his third marriage, and a daughter from his fourth marriage. The artist, who stated that he has good relationships with his children, expressed pride in his daughter Yağmur's artistic talent and his son's education in fine arts. Taşdöğen called on young people, saying, "Phone and tablet addiction kills imagination. Engage in art, create, and do not be afraid of the stage."
THE STAGE IS HIS LIFESTYLE
The master actor defined his love for theater and the stage as "my way of life," saying, "For me, the stage is like breathing. When the lights come on, I am reborn." Selahattin Taşdöğen's dedication to art and his resilience in life continue to make him one of the unforgettable faces of Turkish television.