Hande Yener

Hande Yener, born 12 January 1973, is a Turkish pop singer and actress widely regarded as one of the most prominent figures in modern Turkish pop music. Rising to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s, she built a career defined by constant reinvention, moving through dance-pop, electronic, R&B and rock-influenced sounds across her many albums, which has kept her at the center of Turkey's popular music scene for over two decades.

Her catalogue includes hits such as «Kırmızı», «Hasta», «Naber?», «Sopa» and «Bodrum», songs known for their catchy hooks, dramatic vocal delivery and often provocative or bold visual styling, which has made her a fixture of Turkish television and tabloid culture as well as music charts. Tracks like «İki Deli» and «Bir Bela» showcase her ability to blend emotional balladry with dance-club energy.

Beyond music, Yener has also appeared in acting roles, further cementing her status as a multifaceted celebrity in Turkey. Her willingness to experiment with genre and image with each new release has made her a distinctive and influential presence in the evolution of Turkish pop.