Actor Gülsen Tuncer will be buried at Kozlu Cemetery after the funeral prayer to be held at Şişli Mosque on Sept. 20. Film-San Foundation and the Cumhuriyet Women's Association announced Tuncer's death.
The Film-San Foundation published a condolence message for Tuncer, who served as the foundation's vice president from 2009 to 2011. The funeral prayer will be held after the noon call to prayer.
Gülsen Tuncer's artistic career
Born in Adana in 1945, Tuncer graduated from the Theater Department of the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory. After studying under Yıldız Kenter and Ayla Algan, she began her professional theater career in 1968 with the play Zilli Zarife, staged at the Gülriz Sururi-Engin Cezzar Theater.
Alongside theater, Tuncer also worked in film and television productions. She acted in around 80 films and television series throughout her career.
Tuncer appeared in productions including Üç İstanbul, Bugünün Saraylısı, Çalıkuşu, Aşk-ı Memnu and Fazilet Hanım ve Kızları. She became widely known, particularly for her portrayal of Arsen Hanım in the television series Aşk-ı Memnu.
Theater management and awards
In addition to acting, Tuncer worked as a theater administrator, producer, artistic director and instructor. She held management positions at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Tepebaşı Stage and Ankara Çağdaş Sahne. She also took part in poetry, radio theater and cultural programs at TRT Istanbul Radio.
Tuncer received various awards for her performances in the films Bir Tren Yolculuğu, Soğuktu ve Yağmur Çiseliyordu and Suna. Her honors included the Istanbul Film Festival Honorary Award and the Bilge Olgaç Achievement Award.
She voiced support for Palestine
Tuncer attended the opening parade of the 61st International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in 2024 wearing a scarf featuring a Palestinian flag motif around her neck. Saying that Israel's attacks were not only Palestine's problem but also a global one, she said, "I think about Palestine every day."
