Writer Mehmet Güreli wins adoption lawsuit for actress Görkem Yeltan

Renowned writer and musician Mehmet Güreli has successfully adopted his goddaughter, the celebrated actress Görkem Yeltan, after winning a legal battle.

Yeltan, born in Aydın's Nazilli district on January 17, 1977, is a multifaceted artist. She completed her theater education at Istanbul University State Conservatory in 1999, studying under Turkish theater legends like Yıldız Kenter and Haldun Dormen. Her extensive stage career includes performances with prominent theater groups such as Ali Poyrazoğlu Theater, Tiyatro İstanbul, Bakırköy Municipal Theaters, and Gazanfer Özcan-Gönül Ülkü Theater.

Her television debut was in the iconic series "Süper Baba." She gained wider recognition through roles in influential dramas like "Kara Melek" and "Yılan Hikâyesi." Yeltan's film work has also been critically acclaimed, earning her the Best Actress award at the Golden Boll Film Festival for her performances in "Uzak İhtimal" and "Eylül." She also received the Best Screenplay award at the Istanbul Film Festival for "Uzak İhtimal," which she also contributed to the screenplay.

Beyond acting and directing her first feature film, "Yemekteydik ve Karar Verdim," Yeltan is a prolific children's author. She has published over 15 children's books, written reviews on children's literature for newspapers and magazines, and penned song lyrics for music albums adapted from children's books. Her work has been performed by numerous well-known artists. Yeltan has also served as a jury member at national and international children's and youth film festivals.