Seyhan Soylu

Seyhan Soylu is a well-known figure in Turkey, a high profile trans woman[1] and media figure who has ventured into politics several times.

Life

Seyhan Soylu was born in Istanbul in 1966.[2] as Hakan Kapgit.[3]

In 2007, she put herself forward to stand as a candidate for the DSP in the TBMM.[2] In 2008 she was arrested as part of ongoing investigations into the Ergenekon scandal.[4] In 2018 she put herself forward to stand as a candidate for the Felicity Party.[5]

Until 2012 she was director of the Turkish television channel 24 TV, where she was involved in the controversial program Penitents Compete.[6]

She is the owner of Business Channel Turkiye.

References

  1. ^ "Milliyet Gazete Arşivi". Milliyet.com.tr. Milliyet. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Seyhan Soylu Kimdir?". Hürriyet. 18 September 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  3. ^ https://muhaz.org/t-c-istanbul-13-agir-ceza-mahkemesi-v14.html
  4. ^ "Sisi olarak tanınan Seyhan Soylu'dan çarpıcı açıklamalar: Fetullah Gülen bacaklarımı okşadı". Gerçek Gündem. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  5. ^ "Sisi Saadet Partisi'nden aday adayı oldu! Niyeti ne?." InternetHaber. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  6. ^ "SEYHAN SOYLU'DAN KANAL T'YE VEDA". Medyatava. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2019.


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