Cancer Zodiac Turkish Celebrities: Full List
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Cancer is the sun sign of everyone born between 21 June and 22 July; it belongs to the water element, is ruled by the Moon, and is known as an emotional, intuitive sign. So which Turkish celebrities were born under it? In this guide we list the female and male Cancer Turkish celebrities one by one, each with a birth date verified on Wikipedia; then we weed out the names “assumed to be Cancer but actually born under another sign,” and explain the character traits the sign shares. Our aim is to offer the most accurate and most comprehensive list on the internet: names that many sites wrongly count as Cancer (for example the Gemini Bülent Ersoy or the Libra Tarkan) are not here.
Who are the Cancer Turkish celebrities?
By verified birth date, 12 well-known Turkish celebrities stand out as Cancers (21 June – 22 July): 8 women and 4 men. The list spans very different fields, from Sezen Aksu, the architect of Turkish pop, to the Yeşilçam legend Türkan Şoray, from two of their generation’s most recognizable actresses, Serenay Sarıkaya and Tuba Büyüküstün, to the comedian Ata Demirer.
Every name below was added only after its birth date was checked one by one on tr.wikipedia.org; names that are casually called “Cancer” simply because they are popular but whose dates fall outside this range were deliberately left out (we list those separately at the end of the article).
Female Cancer Turkish celebrities
Eight women artists — from music to cinema — were born under the sign of Cancer:
- Birth13 July 1954
- ProfessionSinger, songwriter
- Known forArchitect of Turkish pop music
- Birth28 June 1945
- ProfessionActress, director
- Known forSelvi Boylum Al Yazmalım
- Birth1 July 1992
- ProfessionActress, model
- Known forThe Medcezir series
- Birth5 July 1982
- ProfessionActress
- Known forInternationally recognized TV star
- Birth16 July 1966
- ProfessionSinger, songwriter
- Known forHer powerful voice and songwriting
- Birth1 July 1970
- ProfessionSinger, songwriter
- Known forEmotional pop performances
- Birth3 July 1970
- ProfessionSinger
- Known for90s Turkish pop classics
- Birth21 June 1954
- ProfessionActress
- Known forAaahh Belinda
Male Cancer Turkish celebrities
Four male artists — from music, comedy, and the performing arts — are Cancers:
- Birth6 July 1972
- ProfessionComedian, actor, musician
- Known forNeşeli Hayat, Berlin Kaplanı
- Birth28 June 1977
- ProfessionMusician, songwriter
- Known for"Bir Derdim Var", Eurovision 2008
- Birth14 July 1969
- ProfessionBallet dancer, actor
- Known forState Opera and Ballet
- Birth29 June 1979
- ProfessionSinger, actor
- Known forAkademi Türkiye winner
Full list by birth date
All the Cancer Turkish celebrities in a single table, ordered by birthday (regardless of year, from 21 June toward 22 July):[1]
| Celebrity | Birth date | Gender | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Müjde Ar | 21 June 1954 | Female | Cinema |
| Türkan Şoray | 28 June 1945 | Female | Cinema |
| Harun Tekin | 28 June 1977 | Male | Music (rock) |
| Barış Akarsu | 29 June 1979 | Male | Music / cinema |
| Serenay Sarıkaya | 1 July 1992 | Female | TV / cinema |
| Deniz Seki | 1 July 1970 | Female | Music (pop) |
| Aşkın Nur Yengi | 3 July 1970 | Female | Music (pop) |
| Tuba Büyüküstün | 5 July 1982 | Female | TV / cinema |
| Ata Demirer | 6 July 1972 | Male | Comedy / cinema |
| Sezen Aksu | 13 July 1954 | Female | Music (composer) |
| Tan Sağtürk | 14 July 1969 | Male | Ballet / stage |
| Yıldız Tilbe | 16 July 1966 | Female | Music |
A closer look at the standout names
Sezen Aksu — the voice of the Cancer soul
Sezen Aksu (13 July 1954) is the composer and performer who shaped the modern form of Turkish pop music; she is known by the nickname “Minik Serçe” (Little Sparrow).[1] Putting a whole generation’s emotional world into lyrics and writing songs for countless artists, she reads almost as the artistic embodiment of the “socializing of emotion” and “nurturing and protecting” qualities attributed to Cancer.
Türkan Şoray — the Sultan of Yeşilçam
Türkan Şoray (28 June 1945) is one of the most-cast leading actresses in Turkish cinema, and she also worked as a director.[2] She etched herself into memory with the nickname “Sultan” and with classics such as Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım.
Serenay Sarıkaya — the star of the new generation
Serenay Sarıkaya (1 July 1992) became one of the most recognizable actresses of her generation with the series Medcezir and Fi; she has also appeared on the theater stage.[3]
Ata Demirer — Cancer humor
Ata Demirer (6 July 1972) is a comedian and actor whose work stretches from stand-up to cinema; he is known for box-office hits such as Eyyvah Eyvah and Neşeli Hayat, and he is also involved in music.[4]
Cancer traits: what do these celebrities share?
Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, part of its water triangle, and its ruling body is the Moon. The Moon’s rule makes Cancers sensitive to emotional rhythms, intuition, and memory.[5] The main shared tendencies can be summed up as follows:
- Emotional depth and empathy: They feel what they feel intensely and sense the emotions of others. In the work of artistic Cancers, this gift for “conveying emotion” is unmistakable.
- Home, roots, and belonging: Attachment to family, the past, and one’s roots; a leaning toward nostalgia.
- Protectiveness: Taking loved ones under their wing, an instinct to “build a nest” — like the shell of the crab that is their symbol.
- Intuitive intelligence: The ability to act on inner sense rather than pure logic.
Why so many artists? The direct bond Cancers form with emotion makes them well suited to fields of "emotional expression" such as music, acting, and the performing arts. It is no coincidence that most of the names on this list come from music and cinema.
Cancer woman vs. Cancer man
The Cancer woman is generally described as compassionate, protective, and intuitive; her emotional world is rich and she shows deep devotion to her loved ones. The Cancer man, meanwhile, is known for being devoted to his home and family, sensitive yet equally proud; beneath a hard-looking shell he carries a soft core.[6]
Turkish celebrities assumed to be Cancer but aren’t
Many lists on the internet wrongly show certain celebrities as Cancer. By verified birth date, the following names are not Cancer — and this is one of the most important things that sets our list apart:
| Celebrity | Birth date | Actual sign |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkan | 17 October 1972 | Libra |
| Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ | 27 October 1983 | Scorpio |
| Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | 18 June 1974 | Gemini |
| Bülent Ersoy | 9 June 1952 | Gemini |
| Hande Yener | 12 January 1973 | Capricorn |
| Özcan Deniz | 19 May 1972 | Taurus |
| Hülya Avşar | 10 October 1963 | Libra |
| Ebru Yaşar | 8 August 1977 | Leo |
Why does it matter? A celebrity's sign comes directly from their birth date. Someone born in mid-June (before 21 June) is a Gemini, and someone born after 22 July is a Leo. We singled out the names above because they are so often confused.
Cusp dates: 21 June and 22 July
Cancer begins on 21 June and ends on 22 July — but these two days are “cusp” dates. The exact moment the Sun crosses from one sign to the next shifts by a few hours each year; that is why the sign of anyone born on precisely these days can depend on their time of birth.
On our list, Müjde Ar (21 June 1954) was born right on this boundary. Her birth date is given definitively as 21 June on Wikipedia; since that date is the first day of the Cancer range, we count her as a Cancer. Even so, we should note that on cusp dates the time of birth needs to be known for the exact sign.
Which signs is Cancer compatible with?
Cancer forms a strong bond with the water signs (Scorpio and Pisces) with whom it can share emotional depth; with the earth sign Taurus it enjoys a harmonious relationship built on trust and stability. Its relationship with its opposite sign, Capricorn, can be contrasting yet complementary: one represents emotion, the other discipline.[6]
Frequently asked questions
What dates does the Cancer sign cover? Cancer is the sun sign of those born between 21 June and 22 July. Before 21 June it is Gemini, and after 22 July it becomes Leo.
Who are the female Cancer Turkish celebrities? By verified birth date, Sezen Aksu, Türkan Şoray, Serenay Sarıkaya, Tuba Büyüküstün, Yıldız Tilbe, Deniz Seki, Aşkın Nur Yengi, and Müjde Ar are the female Cancer Turkish celebrities.
Who are the male Cancer Turkish celebrities? Ata Demirer, Harun Tekin, Tan Sağtürk, and Barış Akarsu are the well-known male Turkish artists born under Cancer.
Who is the most famous Cancer Turkish artist? In terms of both international and domestic recognition, Sezen Aksu and Türkan Şoray stand out as the most famous Turkish representatives of Cancer.
Is Tarkan a Cancer? No. Tarkan was born on 17 October 1972 and is a Libra; he is often assumed to be a Cancer but is not.
Is Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ a Cancer? No. Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ was born on 27 October 1983 and is a Scorpio.
Which signs is Cancer compatible with? Cancer is most compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, and Taurus; with its opposite sign, Capricorn, it can build a complementary relationship.
What are the character traits of Cancer? They are emotional, intuitive, compassionate, and protective; they are attached to their families, homes, and roots. Because they are ruled by the Moon, their moods are deep and changeable.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Sezen Aksu. https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sezen_Aksu
- Wikipedia — Türkan Şoray. https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BCrkan_%C5%9Eoray
- Wikipedia — Serenay Sarıkaya. https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenay_Sar%C4%B1kaya
- Wikipedia — Ata Demirer. https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ata_Demirer
- Hürriyet Mahmure — Cancer Sign Traits. https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/mahmure/astroloji/yengec-burcu-ozellikleri/
- Gazete Oksijen — Cancer (21 June – 22 July) Traits. https://gazeteoksijen.com/astroloji/yengec-burcu-21-haziran-22-temmuz-ozellikleri-uyum-analizleri-ve-yasam-onerileri-233046