29.10.2026 21:56
Emel Yıldırım, who was etched in memories with İbrahim Tatlıses's 1995 music video for "Bir Kulunu Çok Sevdim" and was married to businessman Erdal Acar for 19 years, appeared after a long absence. The 52-year-old former model, spotted at Deha Bilimlier's concert at the Harbiye Open-Air Theatre, drew attention with her age-defying appearance. When asked what she does now, Yıldırım replied, "I retired."
Emel Yıldırım, who made her mark on the 1990s by appearing in İbrahim Tatlıses's music video, has broken her long silence. The 52-year-old former model drew attention at a concert where she was filmed years later, both with her current appearance and with her statements about her new life.
SHE EMERGED AT HARBİYE AFTER YEARS
Emel Yıldırım, once among the most recognized names on the catwalks, was seen at a concert Deha Bilimlier gave at Harbiye Open-Air Theatre. Yıldırım, who has lived away from cameras for a long time, answered journalists' questions before the concert. While the 52-year-old former model's change over the years and her appearance drew attention, it was also wondered what kind of life she leads now. Yıldırım, who was once involved in modeling, acting, and fashion design, said that she has now withdrawn from working life.
SHE TOLD OF HER NEW LIFE, SAYING 'I HAVE RETIRED'
Chatting with members of the press, Emel Yıldırım stated that she is not currently engaged in any work. The celebrity, who said 'I have retired,' said that she devotes her time to her children and to traveling. Yıldırım, who for many years was one of the familiar faces of the entertainment world, now prefers to lead a calmer life.
SHE WAS ETCHED INTO MEMORIES WITH İBRAHİM TATLISES'S MUSIC VIDEO
Emel Yıldırım, who was born in Istanbul in 1974 and is originally from İzmir, came second in the Miss Turkey beauty pageant she entered in 1993. After this success, Yıldırım rose in her modeling career and became one of the sought-after names of the era. In 1995, she appeared in the music video for İbrahim Tatlıses's song 'Bir Kulunu Çok Sevdim' (I Loved One Servant Very Much). Appearing on camera with Tatlıses helped Yıldırım become known to wider audiences in the television world. After the music video, the pair also starred together in the 13-episode series 'Aşık Oldum' (I Fell in Love).
THERE HAD BEEN LOVE RUMORS WITH TATLISES
During the period when Emel Yıldırım and İbrahim Tatlıses worked together, rumors of love about them were put forward. While the pair's closeness received wide coverage in the entertainment press, it was said that their relationship soured after the series ended. When Erdal Acar entered Yıldırım's life, her paths with Tatlıses completely separated. The two names, who did not see each other for about 25 years, met again at a charity bazaar held in Nispetiye in early 2020. Remembering the old days, Tatlıses and Yıldırım ended their feud, which had lasted for many years, here.
HER 19-YEAR MARRIAGE TO ERDAL ACAR HAD ENDED
Emel Yıldırım also appeared in the entertainment press for a long time with her marriage to businessman Erdal Acar. The couple had two children from this marriage, named Cansu and Eremcan. However, the marriage, which lasted 19 years, ended in 2014 with an uncontested divorce.