How Tarkan looks now - 10 photos with his family

Tarkan is a singer, producer, composer and actor who has become one of the most famous and influential figures in the Turkish music industry. He captivated audiences with his explosive energy and talent, and his stage image and charisma made his performances unforgettable. However, today you can hardly hear anything about him. Where has Tarkan disappeared? What is he doing now? Asking these questions, we found out a lot of interesting things. In particular, about the diet of the musician and his training.

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Tarkan’s childhood

Tarkan was born not in Turkey, but in Germany. His parents had to move there for a while because of certain difficulties.

In an interview for “Moskovsky Komsomolets” the singer shared that his mother had a serious traffic accident during pregnancy, after which she fell into a coma. Doctors, fearing for her life, proposed to cause an emergency delivery. However, the father was against it. He dreamed of a healthy, beautiful baby with a star on his forehead. Fate turned out just like that. January 17, 1972 in the German city of Alzai was born absolutely healthy baby.

The future singer was named after the hero of a humorous book that was popular in Turkey in the 60s. Tarkan is the second name. The first – Hüsametin – translates as “sharp sword”. Thanks to this coincidence, the world saw the World Music Awards winner and heard his major hits Şıkıdım, Şımarık and Bu Gece.

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As a child, the boy was very inquisitive and energetic. He showed interest in soccer, ecology, veterinary medicine. Parents among all his activities managed to discern the main thing – a craving for art. Soon they sent their son to a music school to unlock his creative potential.

At the age of 13, Tarkan and his family returned to Turkey and settled in the small town of Karamursel. The boy, accustomed to the European way of life, had a hard time moving. His friends, family and colorful lifestyle remained in Germany. The small town pressured him with many inhibitions.

While living in Karamursel, Tarkan continued his studies. Soon he decided to go to a more professional level and entered the Istanbul Music Academy. It was not easy in the capital. There were no acquaintances, so there was no one to wait for help.

The rise of popularity

Childhood in Europe influenced his creativity. Tarkan added Western notes to Turkish songs, and they played with new colors. His style is a combination of elements of pop music, rock and traditional oriental melodies.

Fame did not come immediately. To support himself, he worked part-time as a singer at various events. For the first time Tarkan attracted public attention in 1992 after the release of his debut album Yine Sensiz (“Without You Again”). The single Kıl Oldum (“I’m Tired”) became particularly popular.

The following albums A-Acayipsin (“You are so strange”) and Ölürüm Sana were triumphant, and the last one brought Tarkan wide popularity in Russia. His charismatic appearance, deep melodic voice and hard work did their job!

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International success came after the release of the album Come Closer in 2006. It represented a new evolution with a more modern and danceable approach. It included hits such as Vay Anam Vay (“Oh God”) and Pare Pare (“Slowly”).

His movie roles have also added to the Turkish beauty’s popularity. Yes! In addition to his musical career, the singer also proved himself as an actor. He starred in several films and television series.

Dark times in the life of the star

In 2005, there was a collapse of creative hopes. Together with the producers, it was decided to release a single in English. In this was their blunder. The records were sold with great difficulty, but still Tarkan managed to cope with it. In 2010, the artist was detained during an anti-drug raid. During the search they found various illegal substances. Tarkan was threatened with imprisonment of up to two years.

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After these events, the performer disappeared from the radar. At this time, he gave concerts, but tried not to cooperate with the press and be away from publicity. A successful return to the musical field occurred in the spring of 2016. Then the digital release of the long-awaited album Ahde Vefa took place. He took the first place in the iTunes charts of 19 countries.

Personal life

Charismatic and temperamental performer has never been deprived of female attention. Many girls adored his charisma and dreamed of being in the place of the one. Near the artist saw a lot of passions, but there were two serious relationships.

Seven years he met with Bilge Ozturk, but the paths of lovers parted in 2008. In 2011, the singer met Pınar Dilek. After five years of relationship the couple got married. Now they bring up beautiful children: daughter Liya and son Ozan. Tarkan speaks about his wife with special warmth: “She rose as the sun in my life. We are so happy that we can’t describe it in words”.

What is going on in his life now?

The musician disappeared off the radar during the pandemic. Judging by his social media posts, the separation from the public was hard on him.

“I have never been so separated from the stage and you, my fans. Without your love, attention, applause, I am not the same as usual. People often ask me, “Why aren’t you doing a concert?” I answer, “Pandemic…” I believe we will get together in the near future. We will meet, be patient!” – he wrote to his fans.

The Prince of Pop has decided to leave behind a hectic life and big country tours, even after all restrictions were lifted. However, in November this year, residents of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were still lucky enough to listen to their favorite performer live. Tickets to the concerts for a tidy sum – about 13 thousand rubles – sold out instantly.

Losing weight and sports

An important chapter in Tarkan’s life was the process of losing weight and striving for a healthy lifestyle. In 2019, the singer decided to get rid of an extra 6 kg, choosing for this popular ketodiet. He excluded carbohydrates, sugar and flour from his diet. The focus was directed to vegetables, proteins and healthy fats. However, Tarkan did not limit himself to just changing the diet. To combat edema, the singer had a massage every other day, took long walks, did swimming and yoga.

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The singer successfully coped with the goal, but he did not stop watching his health. At the age of 51, Tarkan continues to work out regularly in the gym! He shares his achievements in social networks and motivates his followers to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Today the singer lives in a prestigious neighborhood in Istanbul. He has real estate in New York. Tarkan actively participates in charity projects and contributes to social and environmental initiatives.