04.08.2026 01:00
Engin Koç, one of the most charismatic faces of Yeşilçam and the catwalks of the 1980s, who holds the title of King of Models, has emerged with a new photo from his life, which he has long kept away from the public eye. The legendary model shared a sincere photo taken with his mother, Gül Koç, in Sivas, and his transformation over the years both moved his fans and made them say, 'How quickly time passes.'
In 1976, at just 17 years old, Engin Koç participated in the "King of Models" contest organized by Saklambaç Newspaper, where famous names of the era such as Ajda Pekkan, Cüneyt Arkın, Seyyal Taner, and Sezen Cumhur Önal sat on the jury, and he stepped into the world of the runway by finishing first.
In the 80s, Koç, who was one of the first names that came to mind when it came to male models along with Yusuf Azuz, Atilla Saral, and Yaşar Alptekin, has come back into the spotlight with his transformation over the years.
SHARED A PHOTO TAKEN WITH HIS MOTHER
Engin Koç, 67 years old, shared a candid photo taken in Sivas with his mother Gül Koç on his social media account. Koç's latest appearance did not escape the attention of his followers.
Those who saw the famous model's transformation from his youth to today left comments under the post such as "How time flies" and "Time, you are so cruel."
A CAREER EXTENDING FROM RUNWAYS TO YEŞİLÇAM
In addition to his modeling career, Engin Koç also pursued acting, taking part in many projects in both the cinema and television worlds over the years.
Koç became widely known by taking roles in productions such as Çiçek Taksi, Çocuklar Duymasın, Arka Sokaklar, Canısı, and Kahpe Bizans.