The Sadri Alışık Cinema and Theater Awards, a cornerstone of Turkish arts, triumphantly commenced this year with HDI Insurance as the title sponsor. The prestigious 26th award ceremony took place within the resplendent environs of the Atatürk Cultural Center, where the year’s most distinguished performers and productions in both cinema and theater were honored. A standout moment was the granting of the HDI Insurance Special Award to Dor Productions for their remarkable play, Medea.
HDI Insurance, a steadfast supporter of the arts, continues its tradition of fostering cultural development through strategic partnerships, reinforcing the legacy of Sadri Alışık. Commemorating his 100th birthday, the event saluted the artistic mastery of seasoned virtuosos alongside emerging talents.At the ceremony, iconic figures Macit Koper and Suna Selen were bestowed with Honorary Awards in the cinema category, joined by Meral Çetinkaya for her theater contributions. Noteworthy honorees in cinema included Doğa Karakaş, crowned Most Successful Male Actor, and Serpil Gül, celebrated as Most Successful Female Actor.
Transforming Artistic Landscapes:
In theater, Fehmi Karaaslan was lauded as the Most Successful Male Actor, while Gizem Erdem and Esra Ruşan were jointly recognized as the Most Successful Female Actors of the year. The evening underscored the continuing influence of the Sadri Alışık Cultural Center, further empowered by HDI Insurance’s robust sponsorship.
HDI Insurance CEO Firuzan İşcan expressed pride in aligning with the prestigious Sadri Alışık Awards, affirming a commitment to nurturing the arts. “We don’t just offer protection against life’s uncertainties; we believe in the transformative potential of art. HDI Insurance is honored to walk alongside these invaluable cultural institutions, bringing hope and depth to life.”
Kerem Alışık echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the awards’ significance in perpetuating Sadri Alışık’s heartfelt legacy. “My father was a visionary deeply connected to the people through his craft. This cultural heritage, supported by partners like HDI Insurance, thrives thanks to collective dedication. We are devoted to preserving this legacy for future generations.”
Recognizing Artistic Luminaries:
The cinema awards, evaluated by a panel led by Fehmi Yaşar, celebrated exemplary talents:
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year: Erol Babaoğlu
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year: Asiye Dinçsoy
- Outstanding Male Performance: Doğa Karakaş
- Outstanding Female Performance: Serpil Gül
- Top Actor in Comedy/Dark Comedy: Osman Sonat
- Leading Actress in Comedy/Dark Comedy: Özge Özberk
- Superior Comic Actor: Cengiz Bozkurt
- Superior Comic Actress: Nur Sürer
For theater, under the insightful guidance of Harika Uygur, the awardees highlighted the year’s finest theatrical contributions:
- Best Supporting Stage Actor: Berk Ali Çatal
- Best Supporting Stage Actress: Dilan Akbulut
- Leading Male Stage Performance: Fehmi Karaaslan
- Leading Female Stage Performance: Gizem Erdem and Esra Ruşan
- Special Comedy/Musical Actor: Tekin Ezgütekin
- Special Comedy/Musical Actress: Buse Külekçi
Other tributes were given to rising stars and stalwarts of the industry:
- Ayhan Işık Distinction: Barış Arduç
- Emerging Actor of the Year: Mina Demirtaş
- Erden Kıral Jury Prize: Alp Öyken
- Safa Önal Recognition: Burak Can Doğan, Lorin Merhant, Tanju Bilir, Umut Can Çetinkaya
- Türker İnanoğlu Loyalty Award: İlhan Aslım and Zafer Ayden
- Ahl Pay Tribute: Nehir Tuna
- Honorary Ovation: Macit Koper and Suna Selen
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