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Zeynep Değirmencioğlu

Zeynep Değirmencioğlu

Acting

Biography

Zeynep Değirmencioğlu (born 12 September 1954) is a Turkish actress. She was born in Istanbul in 1954. She made her first appearance as a one-year-old baby in "Papatya" and established herself as a childstar with appearances in films like "Duvaklı Göl" and "Fırtına". In 1960 she acted in "Ayşecik". The persona of Ayşecik, a sweet, naive girl became her signature role. In the following years she would act in many films where she would play the Ayşecik persona in different settings. Although she appeared in more mature films, she is known as the most famous child actor in Turkish cinema. She retired from acting in 1974 with Macera Yolu (Adventure Road) as adult themed fare began to dominate the Turkish film industry and general audience fare moved to television. After retiring from acting, she became a businesswoman. She is widow of Serkan Acar and has two children.

Known For

Aysecik in the Land of the Magic Dwarfs
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A young girl named Aysecik lives on her parents' farm, when an animated tornado carries her and her dog Banju in their house to Rüyalar Ulkesinde (Dreamland). Seven Cüceler (dwarfs) (dressed like MGM Munchkin soldiers, only red and white) who assist the Good Witch of the North appear at various times to help. She meets a Scarecrow, an Iron Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion, and dances to music from what appears to be an invisible radio. They encounter fighting trees, a river, and a country of China dolls on their way to the Wizard, a ball of fire who sends them after the Wicked Witch who enslaves them. When the Wizard is unable to help Aysecik get home, they must journey again for help, encountering the China Country once more, and a legion of hammer-throwing cavemen.

Aysecik in the Land of the Magic Dwarfs

1971Movie