Ömür Gedik

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Ömür Gedik
Gedik in March 2016
Born (1970-12-22) 22 December 1970 (age 53)
EducationBoğaziçi University
Occupation(s)Artist, columnist, film critic
Spouse
Soner Gedik
(m. 1991; div. 2010)
Children1
Websitewww.omurgedik.com.tr

Ömür Gedik (born 22 December 1970)[1] is a Turkish journalist. She is a writer for Hürriyet newspaper, artist, animal rights advocate, a member of SİYAD (Association of Cinema Writers), and founder and president of HAÇİKO Association (The Association for the Protection of Animals from Desperation and Indifference).

Education[edit]

In 1992, Gedik graduated from Boğaziçi University, with a degree in English Philology.[2]

Career[edit]

After graduating from university, Gedik joined the Sabah Journal Group, and in 1993 she started working for Hürriyet. She worked as an associate lecturer at Boğaziçi University, Preparatory Department, for 1 year. Gedik started working at Hürriyet Culture Art Service in 1999. She has a column in Hürriyet Kelebek where she mainly focuses on cinema.[2][3] Gedik started her television career in 2004. She prepared and presented the program Stüdyo on TV8 for 1 year. In 2005, she began hosting Cinemania, a cinema program broadcast on Kanal D.[2][4][5][6] She opened the 2012 International Antalya Film Festival.[7][8]

Recognition[edit]

  • Kral Pop Special Award for her project "HAÇİKO" (18th Kral Music Awards)[9][10]
  • Most Popular Song of the Year (25th International Tüketici Summit)[11]

Animal rights[edit]

Anatole France had said 'Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.' I want you to continue to support me in my effort to wake those who are asleep. I get this award not only for cats and dogs, but for all animals with hair or without hair, and on behalf of animal lovers."[12]

Gedik

Gedik draws attention with her work on animal rights. She is the founding president of the Association for Protection of Animals from Helplessness and Indifference (HAÇİKO).[13] Gedik, took part in Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's meeting with animal lovers in February 2011.[14] She works with HAYTAP on animal rights.[2][15][16][17][18]

She appeared on the album Hop Dedik Orda Kal, released for the benefit of animals.[19] Gedik duetted with Teoman on the song "Portakal Orda Kal", with Burak Kut on "Aşk Var Ya", and with Halil Sezai on "Paramparça".[20]

Personal life[edit]

Gedik has a daughter, named Tayga.[21]

Discography[edit]

EPs
  • Ayrılık Töreni (2021)
Singles
  • Portakal Orda Kal (with Teoman) (2011)
  • Paramparça (with Halil Sezai) (2011)
  • Aşk Var Ya (with Burak Kut) (2011)
  • Neden Yoksun (2013)
  • Kaliko (maxi single) (2013)
  • Taht Kurmuş Kalbime (45 Yıllık Baba Şarkılar) (2013)
  • Dokun Bana (with Umut Kuzey) (2014)
  • Bekle Bekle (2014)
  • Hey Onbeşli (2015)
  • Karşılaşma (2015)
  • Dillirga (2015)
  • İlişki Durumu Çelişkide (feat. H. Yılmaz) (2015)
  • Aşk Mı Dedin (maxi single) (2016)
  • Sana Ne Kime Ne (with Yalçın Aşan) (2016)
  • Gece Hayvanı (2017)
  • Gözyaşlarım Anlatır (2018)
  • Neredesin Sen (2018)
  • Kulakların Çınlasın (feat. Yalçın Aşan) (2018)
  • Aşka Bağlan (feat. Serdar Ortaç) (2018)
  • Güneş Seninle Doğar (2019)
  • Aşkım (Aşkın'ın Şarkıları) (2019)
  • Manastırın Ortasında (Akustik) (2019)
  • Resim (2019)
  • Aramışsın (2019)
  • Yıldızların Altında (feat. Tayfun) (2020)
  • Mavrova (2020)
  • Leylim Ley (feat. Rah) (2020)
  • Bırakmam Seni (feat. Murat Başaran) (2020)
  • Yaz Yağmuru (2020)
  • İçimdeki Katil (feat. Ayhan Kavraz) (2020)
  • İyi Bak Bana (2021)
  • Unutmam (2021)
  • Navaee (with Pedram Derakhshani) (2022)
  • Deli Oluyorlar (2022)
  • Yürek Haini (2022)
  • Rüzgarın Ardında (feat. Pedram Derakhshani) (2022)
  • Tutuşmak İstiyorum (with Mert Akyol) (2022)
  • Pazara Kadar (2023)
  • Yoksa Sen Beni (with Aksel) (2023)
  • Seni Gidi Vurdumduymaz (2023)
  • İs ve Duman (2024)

References[edit]

  1. ^ TSA Biography [dead link]
  2. ^ a b c d Ömür Gedik Biografi, omurgedik.com, Retrieved 7 January 2013
  3. ^ Ömür Gedik, Hürriyet köşeyazıları, Hürriyet, retrieved 7 January 2013
  4. ^ Kanal D Programlar,Cinemania, Kanal D, retrieved 7 January 2013
  5. ^ Cinemania-Jenerik, Kanal D, retrieved 7 January 2013
  6. ^ Anadolu Üniversitesi 14. Uluslararası Eskişehir Film Festivali Ödülleri, anadolu.edu.tr
  7. ^ Portakal’ın Açılışı Ömür Gedik’le, DHA, 27 September 2012
  8. ^ Ayşe Arman Ömür Gedik röportajı, Hürriyet, retrieved 7 January 2013
  9. ^ Kral Müzik Ödülleri sahiplerini buldu, DHA, 1 May 2012
  10. ^ 18. KRAL MÜZİK ÖDÜLLERİ KAZANANLAR, kralmuzikodulleri.com, retrieved 7 January 2013
  11. ^ Tüketici ödülleri sahiplerini buldu, DHA, 16 March 2012
  12. ^ 18'İNCİ Kral TV Müzik ödülleri, Hürriyet, Retrieved 7 January 2013
  13. ^ HAÇİKO Dernek Yönetimi, haciko.org, retrieved 7 January 2013
  14. ^ Hayvanseverler Başbakan'dan ne istedi?, CNNTÜRK, 20 February 2011
  15. ^ HAÇİKO SAHADA İYİ ÇALIŞIYOR, Ayşe Arman röportajı, Hürriyet, retrieved 7 January 2013
  16. ^ Hayvan haklarına dikkat çekecekler, Habertürk, 25 February 2011
  17. ^ Hayvanlar için stüdyoya girdi, Hürriyet, 23 March 2011
  18. ^ Ömür Gedik de HAÇİKO ile Birlikte Artık Bizimle, HAYTAP, 1 July 2011
  19. ^ Hop Dedik Orda Kal, ttnetmüzik, retrieved 7 January 2013
  20. ^ Ömür Gedik'in Single Albümü Hayvanlar Yararına, HAYTAP, 7 June 2011
  21. ^ "Ömür Gedik Nasıl Bir Anne?". Retrieved 6 December 2022.

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