04.02.2026 18:37
Murat Ormiyak, the Vedat Director from Arka Sokaklar, stated that he is living in a nursing home in Taksim at the age of 79 and that he really wants to return to the sets.
The master actor Murat Ormiyak, who is etched in memories with the character Vedat Müdür he portrayed in the series Arka Sokaklar, has come back into the spotlight after a long hiatus. It has been learned that the 79-year-old artist has been living in a nursing home in Taksim for some time.
"NO OFFERS ARE COMING ANYMORE"
Speaking to Tatlı Röportajlar, Ormiyak sincerely expressed both his longing for the sets and the process he has been going through. "I miss Arka Sokaklar a lot, but no offers are coming anymore. I am staying in a nursing home in Taksim. Naturally, I am not happy at all," said Ormiyak, expressing his desire to be part of a long-term project again. The master actor stated, "If they come to me with a project like Arka Sokaklar that I can act in for 17-20 years, I would be so happy."
EMOTIONAL COMMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Ormiyak's latest state also resonated widely on social media. Users commented, "I am very sad," "true value is recognized again over time," and "he has aged a lot."