Demet Evgar Says She Went on a Hunger Strike at 17 to Become an Actress
Demet Evgar is one of Turkey's best-known actresses, familiar from the series Alev Alev, Avlu and Bahar and from films such as Aile Arasında. Appearing on a programme broadcast on NTV, Demet Evgar looked back at her teenage years and said that at 17 she went on a hunger strike against her family so that she could become an actress. Demet Evgar also said she sat her conservatory entrance exams wearing a wig.
Demet Evgar's career runs from Alev Alev to Bahar.
Demet Evgar discovered theatre in Manisa at the age of 17 and later graduated from the Istanbul University State Conservatory. On television she has appeared in series including 1 Kadın 1 Erkek, Alev Alev, Avlu and Bahar. Her film credits include Güneşi Gördüm, Yahşi Batı and Aile Arasında.
Aile Arasında, released in 2017, drew more than 5 million viewers. Demet Evgar played Solmaz in the film, and its sequel, 2 Aile Arasında, is due in cinemas on 4 December 2026.
Demet Evgar said she stopped eating at 17 to win the right to act.
Demet Evgar described the argument she had with her father over her decision to act, and what she did next:
'I said to my father, 'Are we a democratic family?' He said, 'Of course.' I said, 'Then I am using my right to strike.'
I really did not eat. I went from 49 kilos to 38 kilos. After a while I could not eat even if I wanted to.'
In the source account, the period is described as an experience that disrupted her eating and put her health at risk.
She Took the Conservatory Exams in a Wig
Demet Evgar also described what the hunger strike did to her body and how she went into the conservatory exams:
'My hair fell out. I took the conservatory exams wearing a wig.'
After that period Demet Evgar continued her training and graduated from the Istanbul University State Conservatory.
Source: NTV
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