Acting
Gülşah Alkoçlar
Born on April 24, 1969, Gülşah Alkoçlar Soydan is a notable Turkish film actress who came into the world surrounded by the arts. She is the daughter of acclaimed actress Hülya Koçyiğit and former footballer Selim Soydan. At just five years old, Gülşah made her screen debut in a children’s film produced under the banner of Gülşah Film—a production company established in her name. This early start made her the youngest actress associated with the company.
Her personal life took a significant turn on January 17, 1988, when she married Ender Alkoçlar. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Neslişah Alkoçlar, later that same year. Their second daughter, Aslışah Alkoçlar, was born in 1993. Though her acting career was relatively brief, Gülşah Alkoçlar remains recognized for her early contributions to Turkish cinema, particularly for her unique entry into the film industry as a child star. Her legacy is also closely tied to her family’s artistic lineage, bridging the worlds of Turkish film and sports.
