Digital Phablet – Sıla Türkoğlu denies salary claims made by Faruk Turgut regarding her exit from the series.
Can Yaman criticizes Erkenci Kuş producer Faruk Turgut following surprising interviewAn new controversy has surfaced within the Turkish television industry after actress Sıla Türkoğlu publicly responded to comments made by veteran producer Faruk Turgut about her departure from the popular series Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet).
The disagreement started when Turgut, the founder of Gold Film, participated in an interview with journalist İzzet Çapa. During the interview, he discussed several actors he has worked with over the years, including Can Yaman and Sıla Türkoğlu.
Talking about Türkoğlu, Turgut claimed she left Kızılcık Şerbeti because she believed her salary was too low. His comments quickly circulated in Turkish media and social platforms, igniting debate among fans of the hit show.
It didn’t take long for Türkoğlu’s management team to issue a response.
In an official statement, her agency strongly denied the allegations.
“We were both saddened and surprised to see producer Faruk Turgut’s baseless claims against our client Sıla Türkoğlu,” the statement read.
The agency emphasized that financial motives were never a factor in her decision to leave the show.
“Contrary to claims, our actress’s decision to depart from Kızılcık Şerbeti was never related to money. It was her own choice, motivated by professional values and her wish to work in a calm environment.”
The statement also referenced comments Turgut himself made when Türkoğlu initially left the project.
The agency noted that both parties had handled the breakup amicably, expressing mutual appreciation. They argued that Turgut’s recent remarks contradict his earlier public statements.
Türkoğlu’s representatives also addressed criticism about her next TV project.
After leaving Kızılcık Şerbeti, she starred in another show that concluded after only six episodes. Despite its brief run, her agency stated she has no regrets.
They explained that working on a project where she felt valued and comfortable was more important than the show’s duration or earnings.
“Although that series lasted only six episodes, being part of a production where she felt like she belonged and could work peacefully was more meaningful than anything else,” the statement read.
The agency stressed that Türkoğlu remains thankful for the opportunities Kızılcık Şerbeti provided her but considers that chapter closed.
“We appreciate the importance this project held in her career and all it contributed. However, it is now just a part of her professional history.”
The statement ended with a strong call to end the controversy.
“We firmly state that our actress’s name should no longer be associated with these unfounded allegations.”
The Original Departure
Sıla Türkoğlu played Doğa Korkmaz in Kızılcık Şerbeti, one of Show TV’s top drama series and one of Turkey’s highest-rated productions.
Her departure from the series in 2023 drew massive public attention. At that time, Turkish media reported behind-the-scenes disagreements, while both the production firm and the actress issued statements thanking each other, leaving the actual reasons unclear.
After her departure, Türkoğlu starred in another TV series before pursuing new career opportunities.
The recent interview with Turgut has rekindled discussions about that period, eliciting strong reactions not only from Türkoğlu but also from actor Can Yaman, who separately criticized Turgut over comments made during the same interview.
This latest exchange has become one of the most talked-about entertainment stories in Turkish media, with fans continuously debating the nuances behind Türkoğlu’s exit from one of Turkey’s most successful dramas.
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