Fatma Girik (; 12 December 1942 â 24 January 2022) was a Turkish actress and politician. She was an icon for the golden age in Turkish cinematography and is regarded as one of the four most important actresses in Turkish cinema.
Girik was born in Istanbul on 12 December 1942. She graduated from CaÃÂaloÃÂlu Girls High School in the city. Her first appearance in front of the camera was as a walking lady in Günahkar Baba (Sinful Father) by Arà Âavir Alyanak.
With Cüneyt Arkñn, she played in Sevià Âmek Yasak, Kolsuz Kahraman, KöroÃÂlu, Vatan ve Namñk Kemal, Büyük Yemin, Satñn Alñnan Koca, Murat ile Nazlñ, Gönülden yaralñlar, ÃÂnce Vatan, Gelincik.
After a stint in small parts, she landed the leading role in Leke (The Stain) by Seyfi Havaeri in 1958. Three years later, she became a respected movie star with her leading role in ÃÂlüm Peà Âimizde (Death is Chasing Us) by Memduh ÃÂn. She went on to star in over 180 films. Later on, she ventured into politics, becoming the mayor of the district of à Âià Âli in Istanbul between 1989 and 1994.
Girik died in Istanbul from multi-organ failure due to pneumonia caused by COVID-19 on 24 January 2022, at the age of 79.