Neyyire Neyir | |
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Born | Münire Eyüp 1902 |
Died | 13 February 1943 Istanbul, Turkey | (aged 40–41)
Resting place | Zincirlikuyu Cemetery, Istanbul |
Nationality | Turkish |
Alma mater | American College for Girls Istanbul |
Occupation(s) | Stage and movie actress, art writer |
Years active | 1923–1943 |
Spouse(s) | Muhsin Ertuğrul (m. 1929–1943) |
Neyyire Neyir (née Münire Eyüp, 1902 – 13 February 1943), also known by her real name Münire Eyüp Ertuğrul, was a Turkish stage and movie actress as well as an art writer. She is remembered as one of the first ever Muslim movie actresses in Turkey debuting in 1923. She was married to actor and director Muhsin Ertuğrul.