Age: 43
female
Born on July 5, Tuba majored in Costume & Design. While studying, she began to get involved in television commercials before moving on to television shows and films. Tuba became the first Turkish actress to win an international award for best actress at the International Television Festival of the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro for her portrayal of Gulizar in the film of the same name. She was 21 years old when she filmed the movie. Tuba is well known in Arab countries as "Lamiss", which corresponds to her character in the famous series "Ihlamular Altinda" or "Lost Years", this character made a strong impression in Arab countries like no other, for this reason a perfume was created with the same name and Tuba's image. Between 2007 and 2009, Tuba portrayed the leading character of 'Asiye' in the hit TV show, 'Asi. 'Asi' was later nominated 'Best Soap Opera' at the '51 Monte Carlo Television Festival'. "Asi" is the first Turkish tv series to be nominated internationally. Tuba is the first and only Turkish actress to be evaluated by more than a thousand professionals and to be nominated as best actress at the "42nd International Emmy Awards" for her portrayal of "Melek" in the series "20 Minutes". This gave her the status of being one of the best actresses in the world. Her series "Brave And Beautiful" was also nominated at the IEmmys for best TV show or telenovela. Tuba is also the first Turkish actress to win an international award in Italy for best actress at the 14th Giuseppe Sciacca International Awards. Tuba is the female lead in the first Turkish series recorded in English, “Rise Of Ottoman Empires” where she played Mara Hatun. Her series “Another Self” currently holds the record for the most watched Turkish series worldwide on Netflix and is the most watched Turkish series in USA. Tuba is the first Turkish actress to represent a foreign brand, paving the way for Turkish artists to represent non-Turkish brands. In 2013, she was named the face of the renowned European jewelry brand Arte Madrid, and in 2016, an ambassador for the prestigious Swiss luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen. Other IWC brand ambassadors in the film industry include Cate Blanchett, Dev Patel, Rosamund Pike, and Ewan McGregor. Tuba becomes the first Turkish actress to be named a global ambassador for a foreign brand. Tuba is also a National Goodwill Ambassador for Unicef and works as an advocate for children’s rights. Tuba has a unique appeal in her eyes, the shape and changing color that sometimes reflects green, grey and golden hues. Despite her physical beauty she is very modest, humble and focused and down to earth, she is very intelligent and speaks three languages. Tuba, possessing a unique natural beauty without surgery, is considered the most beautiful woman in Turkey and one of the most beautiful in the world. Since 2003, Tuba has enjoyed a long and successful career, with each new project surpassing the last. She is the Turkish actress with the most national and international awards, totaling over 35. Her projects consistently achieve the highest international sales. Her success, talent, and undeniable appeal have made her Turkey's most famous actress.
Tuba Büyüküstün
Mother Gothel
for Mother Gothel in Gothel: Tangled Shadows
Suggested by mr95
Prequel (Gothel’s Origins) The film opens decades before Rapunzel’s birth. Young Gothel, once a healer in a medieval kingdom, discovers the magical golden flower. Driven by fear of mortality and a longing for belonging, she uses the flower’s power to remain young, but at the cost of isolation and suspicion from those around her. We see her struggle with loneliness, her initial good intentions, and the slow descent into obsession as the world changes and she remains the same. Midquel (Rapunzel’s Childhood) As Rapunzel grows, Gothel’s relationship with her is explored in depth. The film shows moments of genuine affection, but also the manipulative tactics Gothel uses to keep Rapunzel hidden. We see Gothel’s internal conflict—her love for Rapunzel as a surrogate daughter versus her fear of losing her only source of youth. Flashbacks and present-day scenes are interwoven, revealing Gothel’s motivations and regrets. Tangled Retelling (Events of the Original Film) The narrative shifts to the familiar events of Tangled, but from Gothel’s perspective. We witness her panic as Rapunzel leaves the tower, her desperate attempts to regain control, and her growing realization of the pain she’s caused. The climax diverges from the original: instead of perishing, Gothel is given a chance at redemption—she sacrifices her last reserves of magic to save Rapunzel and Flynn, accepting her mortality and seeking forgiveness.
