Erol Evgin Biography: Wife, Net Worth, Parents, Age, Songs, Awards, Instagram, Height, Ethnicity, Children

Mehmet Erol Evgin, professionally known as Erol Evgin, is a Turkish singer, songwriter, composer, actor, television presenter, architect, painter, and record producer.

He is regarded as one of the pioneers of Turkish pop music, with a career spanning more than five decades.

Evgin is best known for timeless songs such as İşte Öyle Bir Şey, Sevdan Olmasa, Söyle Canım, Hep Böyle Kal, Bir de Bana Sor, Aldım Başımı Gidiyorum.

Erol Evgin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mehmet Erol Evgin
Stage Name:	Erol Evgin
Born:	April 16, 1947 (age 79 years old)
Place of Birth:	Moda, Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality:	Turkish
Ethnicity:	Turkish
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Cevdet Evgin, Naciye Evgin
Siblings:	Arif Hikmet Evgin, Cengiz Evgin
Spouse:	Emel Evgin
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Elvan Evgin Sheehan, Murat Evgin
Occupation:	Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Television Presenter, Architect, Painter, Record Producer
Net Worth:	$10 million

Early Life and Education

Erol Evgin was born on April 16, 1947, in Moda, Istanbul, Turkey, where he was raised by Cevdet Evgin and Naciye Evgin. He is of Turkish ethnicity and practices Islam. He grew up with two siblings Arif Hikmet Evgin, Cengiz Evgin.

He completed his secondary education at Istanbul High School before earning a degree in Architecture from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.

Following his graduation, he briefly served as a member of the university’s academic staff before pursuing careers in music and architecture.

Career

Erol Evgin began his professional music career in 1969 with the release of the single Sen / Eski Günler.

His major breakthrough came in the mid-1970s through a celebrated collaboration with lyricist Çiğdem Talu and composer Melih Kibar, producing classic Turkish pop songs including İşte Öyle Bir Şey, Sevdan Olmasa, Bir de Bana Sor, İçimdeki Fırtına, Söyle Canım, Hep Böyle Kal.

Alongside his music career, he starred in popular musical films such as Meryem ve Oğulları, Renkli Dünya, Bir İlkbahar Sabahı, while also leading successful stage musicals. During the 1990s and 2000s, he hosted television programs including Süper Aile, Erol Evgin Show, Bir Sevda Masalı.

He later released acclaimed albums such as İbadetim, Altın Düetler, Altın Düetler 2, Sevdiklerim, continuing to perform extensively in Turkey and internationally.

Beyond entertainment, Evgin has maintained a successful architectural practice with his wife and has exhibited his paintings in numerous art galleries.

Awards and Nominations

• Recipient of nine Golden Butterfly Awards, including the Lifetime Honor Award.
• Winner of multiple Golden Record Awards for İşte Öyle Bir Şey and Söyle Canım.
• Recipient of more than 100 artistic and cultural awards throughout his career.
• Honored for his lifelong contribution to Turkish pop music and entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram: @erolevginofficial
• Facebook: Erol Evgin
• YouTube: Erol Evgin Official

Personal Life

Erol Evgin, 79 years old, is married to architect Emel Evgin. The couple has two children, Elvan Evgin Sheehan and singer Murat Evgin. There is no publicly documented information regarding his past relationships.

Standing at approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, he enjoys painting, architecture, music composition, traveling.

Net Worth

Erol Evgin has an estimated net worth of approximately $10 million USD. His income is derived from album sales, music streaming, concert performances, songwriting royalties, television presenting, acting, architectural work, art exhibitions, licensing royalties.

His enduring success across multiple creative fields has been the primary contributor to his wealth.

Discography

Studio Albums

• İşte Öyle Bir Şey (1977)
• Erol Evgin 79 (1979)
• Erol Evgin ve Renkli Dünyası (1981)
• Erol Evgin 84 (1984)
• Yeni Bir Gün Doğarken (1985)
• Lades (1986)
• Erol Evgin 88 (1988)
• Erol Evgin ile Yeniden (1991)
• Sen Unutulacak Kadın Mısın? (1997)
• İbadetim (2003)
• İşte Öyle Bir Şey: Melih Kibar – Çiğdem Talu Şarkıları (1976–1980) (2005)
• Tüm Bir Yaşam: Melih Kibar – Çiğdem Talu Şarkıları (1980–1983) (2006)
• Hep Böyle Kal – 40 Yıl 40 Şarkı (2009)
• Gözbebeğim Sen Çok Yaşa (2011)
• Altın Düetler (2016)
• Altın Düetler 2 (2019)
• Sevdiklerim (2021)

Selected Singles

• Sen (1969)
• Eski Günler (1969)
• İşte Öyle Bir Şey (1976)
• Sevdan Olmasa (1976)
• Bir de Bana Sor (1977)
• İçimdeki Fırtına (1978)
• Aldım Başımı Gidiyorum (1979)
• Söyle Canım (1980)
• Hep Böyle Kal (1980)
• Sensiz Olmuyor (2010)
• 100 Yılda Yüz Akıyla (2023)
• Öpseydin Yaralarımdan (2025)