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Filiz Ahmet was born into a family of immigrants from Turkey. Its history began in 1981 in the Yugoslav city of Skopje. Filiz celebrates her birthday on April 15th. The girl considers Macedonia her homeland, since it was there that she spent her childhood. Filiz had not yet grown up when her family emigrated to Sweden. The endless bloody wars between the Serbs and Croats pushed them to this decision.
Filiz was raised at the crossroads of many cultures. Proof of this is the girl’s multilingualism. She speaks not only her native Turkish, but also Macedonian, English, and Swedish. In addition, the actress knows Bulgarian and Serbian quite well.
Filiz's parents were actors, and her grandfather's profession was related to the theater.
Biography[ | ]
Filiz Ahmet was born on April 15, 1981 in the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. During the Bosnian War, Filiz moved to Sweden with her entire family. In this country, the girl entered the medical lyceum and became a specialist in the field of medical education. Returning to her hometown of Skopje, Filiz decided to follow in the footsteps of her famous grandfather Luftyu Seifullah, who is a famous theater figure. She entered the Academy of Fine Arts and studied there until 2003. In addition, the actress studied at the Turkish Theater Conservatory, where she still continues to work.
Filiz is fluent in Turkish, Macedonian, Albanian, Swedish, English, Serbian and a little Bulgarian[1]. After viewers began watching “The Magnificent Century” not only in Turkey, but also abroad, the actress gained fans all over the world.
Education Filiz Ahmet
The girl received her first diploma while living in Sweden. Initially, Filiz Akhmet did not intend to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors. She graduated from a medical lyceum and tried to work in her specialty for some time. Gradually Filiz realized that she had made a mistake. The chosen task seemed boring to her. Providence led her to the play “The Idiot”. The acting shocked the girl so much that she wanted to devote herself to drama.
Then Ahmet graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Skopje, and a few years later from the Theater Conservatory in Istanbul.
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Turkish film and theater actress Filiz Ahmet is known to Russian viewers for her role as Nigar Kalfa in the series “The Magnificent Century” .
Biography of Filiz Ahmet
Filiz Ahmet was born into a Turkish theater family living in Macedonia since 1950. Her grandfather Luftyu Seyfullah was known as an actor.
When the war began in the Balkans, Filiz’s family moved to Sweden, where the girl graduated from a medical lyceum, where teaching was conducted in Turkish, and for several years she seriously planned to study medicine, but upon returning to Skopje, she entered the Academy of Fine Arts. At the same time, the girl graduated from the Turkish Theater Conservatory in Istanbul and began teaching there after receiving her diploma.
Filiz is primarily a theater actress: she plays on the stage of several Istanbul theaters.
The creative path of Filiz Ahmet
The actress first appeared on television in 2001. She played a supporting role in the Macedonian TV series " Establishments ". In 2007, she played the role of Zarifa in the historical series Farewell Rumelia , dedicated to the Turkish-Macedonian wars of the early twentieth century. In 2009, she played in the Turkish TV series " Balkan Wedding ".
Filiz’s most interesting film work was the role of Nigar Kalfa in the TV series “The Magnificent Century”. Her partners on the set were Halit Ergench, Meryem Uzerli, Nebahat Chehre, Okan Yalabyk, Selma Ergech and others.
In 2020, the actress starred in the full-length drama Endless Love .
First roles
Initially, Filiz Akhmet believed that she should devote herself only to the theater. During her studies, she changed her mind. “Temptation” is the name of the first series with her, the girl played a supporting role in it.
Filiz’s first victory can be called her work on the series “Farewell, Rumelia.” This historical drama examines the Turkish-Macedonian conflict that took place at the beginning of the last century. Akhmet embodied the image of Zarifa. Many viewers watched the series only because they were hooked by the fate of her heroine. Zarife is a poor Turkish girl whose manners are far from perfect. She is one of the five daughters of milkman Ramiz who dreams of escaping poverty.
Directors began vying with each other to offer Filiz the roles of girls with a difficult fate, but she chose to prove her ability to reincarnate and change. The film “Guys from Another District,” in which she played the role of Beyza, was filmed in the genre of a crime action film. Filiz was not afraid to appear before the world in a completely different role. Her heroine feels organically in an atmosphere that is saturated with the horrors of the world of crime.
"Balkan wedding"
From the biography of Filiz Ahmet it follows that in Turkey she became a star after the release of the film “Farewell, Rumelia”. The series “Balkan Wedding” helped her consolidate her success. The main character Ali fled his native Macedonia with his parents at the age of 4. The family settled in Turkey. Ali lived a bright and amazing life, filled with sorrows and joys. In old age, he decides to go to Macedonia. When Ali was a child, his father told him a secret about a buried treasure. The hero does not believe in the existence of the treasure, but still decides to make sure that it is all just fiction.
The audience was amazed by the heroine Akhmet in “Balkan Wedding”. Filiz managed to transform into a real badass. The audience of the series saw before them the beautiful Galina with bright “war paint”, piercings and a contemptuous look. This girl is not afraid of anything or anyone. She takes everything from life and does not agree to any compromises.
"Magnificent century"
The series “The Magnificent Century” became a kind of springboard to world fame for many actors. Filiz Ahmet cannot but be included in this list. A photo of her in the image of Nigar-kalfa can be seen below.
The series tells the story of the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, one of the most famous rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Attention is paid not only to conquests, domestic and foreign policies. An important role is played by the love line. Suleiman went down in history not only because of his achievements. He was also glorified by his love for his beautiful concubine Hurrem.
Filiz played Nigar-kalfa in The Magnificent Century. Her heroine can be compared with Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska herself in ingenuity and fortitude. Nigar’s prudence and intelligence allowed her to achieve what she wanted for a long time. She not only made a career in the harem, but also became the mistress of Ibrahim Pasha. Love and the willingness to sacrifice oneself for the sake of a loved one ultimately destroyed the girl.
Filiz once admitted to reporters that for a long time she could not figure out what role she got. She didn't understand whether her character was positive or negative. As a result, Akhmet tried to work out all aspects of Nigar-kalfa’s personality.
Role in the TV series “The Magnificent Century”
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But real fame and popularity came to Filiz Akhmet after participating in the multi-part project “The Magnificent Century,” in which the artist played the role of Nigar Kalfa. The series premiere was scheduled for January 2011. The multi-part project was shown in fifty countries around the world. According to screenwriter Meral Okay, the inspiration for the series was taken from events that occurred during the existence of Suleiman the Magnificent.
TV viewers from all over the world instantly fell in love with the heroine played by Filiz. Nigar Kalfa was very selfless in love. According to many television viewers and famous film critics, the heroine played by the actress radiated a special drama. Moreover, the most fascinating fact is the way the artist presented her heroine to television viewers. Nigar Kalfa is full of ingenuity and prudence. She is ready to go to extremes for the sake of her own love. Using her own intelligence and intelligence, the heroine always gets what she wants. However, Nigar’s main problem was her frantic love for Ibrahim Pasha, which simply ruined the girl. The actress’s partner on the set, who played her lover, was Okan Yalabyk.
Gloomy end
Thousands of spectators tensely followed the fate of Nigar-kalfa. At first, the clever intriguer was lucky in all her endeavors. She took a high position in the harem and began secretly meeting with Ibrahim Pasha. Troubles began to haunt Nigar after she became pregnant by her lover. Ibrahim Pasha's wife Hatice Sultan, Suleiman's sister, found out about the secret affair. She took the illegitimate child from her husband's mistress and then ordered her to be killed. Nigar managed to survive, but she never got her child back.
Many fans of this heroine were dissatisfied with the way her life was cut short at the behest of the scriptwriters. After the death of Ibrahim Pasha, Nigar Kalfa searched for her daughter for a long time, but was never able to return her. She went crazy with grief and tried to kidnap the child of her ex-husband Rustem Pasha and Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Hurrem and Suleiman. Nigar did not succeed, and she committed suicide by throwing herself off a high cliff. Filiz herself liked the fact that her character’s line is one of the most dramatic in the series.
Filmography
What other series and films with Filiz Ahmet are worthy of attention?
- "A Year of My Life"
- “Women’s business. Bank robbery".
- "Mirror of our souls."
- "Protect me".
- "Song of Life".
- "Endless love".
- "Honey and sour cream."
Filiz continues to experiment with roles. For example, in the film “Women’s Business. Bank robbery” she embodied the image of a desperate woman. In the life of her heroine, everything is so bad that together with her friends she decides to commit a crime.
Several years have passed since the completion of The Magnificent Century, but Akhmet is still in demand as an actress. This year she played the main role in the series “Honey and Sour Cream.”
Film debut
The actress made her film debut while in Macedonia. In the early 2000s, the girl appeared in a multi-part project called “Temptation”, playing a supporting role. Three years later, Filiz was recognized as the best emerging artist.
Since 2007, a new multi-part project called “Farewell, Rumelia” has appeared on television screens. In the film of a historical nature, the actress appeared in one of the main roles, playing Zarifa. The plot of the series tells about the conflict between Turkey and Macedonia, which arose at the beginning of the twentieth century. Luran Ahmeti took part in this multi-part project, who later, together with Filiz Ahmet, played a role in the famous “Magnificent Century”. The historical series turned out to be a hit in Turkey and Germany. Naturally, the serial film helped the actress establish herself among film celebrities.
After participating in “Temptation,” the artist began to be invited to other projects. Filiz’s next work was a film called “Eclipse of Love,” and then a project called “Guys from Another District.” The actress became so popular that film projects with her participation began to appear on screens with a frequency of one film every six months. From that moment on, Filiz Ahmet became a true celebrity in Turkey and Macedonia.
Life behind the scenes
Many men dream of dating Filiz Ahmet. The star’s personal life has not yet settled down, so every fan has a chance. According to official data, she is not married and has no children. Relatively recently, a photograph appeared on the Internet showing Filiz with a baby. Fans bombarded the actress with questions about whether this was her child. Akhmet refrained from making any comments.
On her Instagram account, Filiz likes to post photo reports about her travels. The actress is easy-going and easily rushes to one country or another. Traveling is just one of her many hobbies. Filiz is interested in diving, goes in for horse riding, and loves snowboarding. Thanks to her active lifestyle, she remains in great shape. With a height of 168 cm, Akhmet weighs 51 kg. She, like any actress, takes care of her appearance, but is not keen on diets. Filiz believes that sport is the best cure for extra pounds.
Personal life
At the moment, the actress’s heart is free. Of course, the girl has plenty of fans, but she simply doesn’t have time for them. Filiz is constantly filming, she practically has no vacations or days off. The girl is not married and has no children. At least there is no official information on this matter.
Although in March 2020, a photo appeared on her Instagram where she sits with her back to the lens, and in her arms is a baby. The girl did not leave any explanatory signatures. Fans immediately attacked the actress with questions about whether this was her baby, daughter or son. But the actress left all the questions unanswered.
Filiz Ahmet
Girls often post travel photos on Instagram. In her free time, which she is sorely lacking, she and her friends visit various countries - snowboarding, horseback riding, and enjoys diving.
The girl is in excellent physical shape - with a height of 168 cm, Filiz weighs 51 kg.
