Zeynep Bastık Biography: Boyfriend, Movies, Ethnicity, Siblings, Family, Music, Net Worth, Age, Height

Zeynep Bastık is a Turkish singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress known for her vibrant pop music and dynamic performances.

Rising to fame with her cover of Ezhel’s “Felaket” and her single “Her Yerde Sen,” the theme song for the TV series of the same name, she has become one of Turkey’s most popular artists.

With a background in the Fire of Anatolia dance group and musical theatre, Bastık blends her dance skills with her music career, performing at major venues and events like the 2022 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival.

Her catchy pop songs and acoustic covers have earned her a massive digital following, making her a leading figure in Turkey’s music scene.

Profile

• Full Name: Zeynep Bastık
• Stage Name: Zeynep Bastık
• Born: July 8, 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Çanakkale, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Dancer, Actress
• Height: 1.63m
• Parents: Mr. Bastık and Mrs. Bastık
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Tolga Akış (m. 2019–2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Zeynep Bastık was born on July 8, 1993, in Çanakkale, Turkey, to a family with deep musical roots, though details about their names are not publicly known.

Her grandmother is of Albanian origin, her grandfather was a bağlama master, her grandmother a Turkish folk music artist, and her aunt a conservatory instructor.

Her mother, a folk dance teacher, had a significant influence on her early exposure to the performing arts. At the age of three, her family moved to İzmir, where she completed her secondary and high school education.

Bastık began dancing at 15, joining the Fire of Anatolia for eight years, later exploring Latin and pole dance. She also performed in musical theatre, laying the groundwork for her multifaceted career. Her ethnicity is Turkish with Albanian heritage, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.  

Career

Zeynep Bastık started her professional music career in 2010 with the İzmir-based band Jackpot, performing R&B and pop-rock covers in cities like İzmir, Eskişehir, and Bursa until 2012. She then worked as a backing vocalist for Murat Dalkılıç for three years, contributing to his song “Lüzumsuz Savaş” and Anıl Piyancı’s “Delili Yok.”

With Dalkılıç’s support, she released her debut single “Fırça” in 2014, followed by “Şahaneyim” in 2017. Her solo career took off with a viral cover of Ezhel’s “Felaket” on YouTube, boosting her fame. Covers of songs by artists like Sezen Aksu, Tarkan, and Şebnem Ferah further increased her digital popularity.  

Her 2019 single “Her Yerde Sen,” the theme for the TV series of the same name, became a hit with its lively guitar riff and romantic narrative, cementing her status as a pop star. Bastık’s debut album, Zeynodisco (2021), featured hits like “Yalan” and “Sen Ben,” showcasing her blend of pop, acoustic, and electronic music.

Other popular tracks include “Ara” (2022), “Savaştım Harbiden” (2022), and “Marlon Brando,” known for their catchy beats and emotional depth. She has collaborated with artists like Can Ozan and Anıl Piyancı, with duets contributing to her digital market success.  

As an actress, Bastık had minor roles in series like Adı Mutluluk (2015), Yasak Elma (2018), Sil Baştan (2016), and Umuda Kelepçe Vurulmaz (2016). She also became a brand ambassador for Adidas (2019), Elidor and Penti (2020), Getir (2021), and Vodafone (2022).

Her performances at major venues, including Istanbul’s Ooze Venue, City Winery in Washington, DC, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Qatar, alongside stars like Nicki Minaj, highlighted her global appeal. Bastık remains one of Spotify’s most-streamed female artists in Turkey.  

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @zeynepbastik
• Facebook Handle: @ZeynepBastikOfficial
• Twitter Handle: @zeynep_bastik

Personal Life

Zeynep Bastık was married to her manager, Tolga Akış, from 2019 to 2022, with their divorce announced in June 2022. She is currently single and has no children.

Filmography

• Adı Mutluluk (2015) – Minor Role
• Sil Baştan (2016) – Minor Role
• Umuda Kelepçe Vurulmaz (2016) – Minor Role
• Yasak Elma (2018) – İrem

Discography

• Fırça (2014) – Single
• Şahaneyim (2017) – Single
• Her Yerde Sen (2019) – Single
• Bırakman Doğru Mu? (2019) – Single (with Anıl Piyancı)
• Zeynodisco (2021) – Album (includes “Yalan,” “Sen Ben”)
• Savaştım Harbiden (2022) – Single
• Ara (2022) – Single
• Marlon Brando – Single
• Uslanmıyor Bu – Single

Net Worth

Zeynep Bastık has an estimated net worth of $1 million, primarily earned through her music career, including album sales, streaming revenue from platforms like Spotify, and live performances at major venues.

Her acting roles in series like Yasak Elma, along with brand endorsements for Adidas, Elidor, Penti, Getir, and Vodafone, and her YouTube channel with over 1.5 million subscribers, also contribute significantly to her financial success.