Veteran actor Murat Ormiyak shares his loneliness: 'I am so lonely...'
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Veteran Turkish actor Murat Ormiyak, known for his role as 'Müdür Vedat' in 'Arka Sokaklar,' has spoken out about his loneliness from a nursing home.
- Ormiyak, 79, moved to the facility after struggling to find new acting projects.
- He expressed feeling abandoned by the industry and his acquaintances, stating, "Nobody comes to visit me. I am so lonely."
Murat Ormiyak, a veteran Turkish actor recognized for his portrayal of 'Müdür Vedat' in the long-running television series 'Arka Sokaklar,' has publicly shared his feelings of profound loneliness from the nursing home where he currently resides.
The 79-year-old actor revealed in a recent digital broadcast that he relocated to a nursing home in Taksim several months ago due to difficulties in securing new acting roles. During a visit from the YouTube channel 'Tatlı Röportajlar' (Sweet Interviews) at his residence, Ormiyak became emotional as he spoke about experiencing a lack of support and appreciation from both the entertainment industry and his personal circle.
"Nobody comes to visit me. I am so lonely... I don't even know how to explain it," Ormiyak stated, his voice filled with emotion. He conveyed that he hasn't been contacted or visited by anyone for a considerable period.
Ormiyak's tearful account has reignited discussions within the Turkish arts community regarding loyalty and the treatment of veteran artists. His situation highlights concerns about the welfare and recognition of established actors who may face career challenges later in life.
Nobody comes to visit me. I am so lonely... I don't even know how to explain it.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.