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Meral Okay (Meral Katı) was born on 20 September, 1959 in Ankara, Turkey, is a Turkish actress and screenwriter (1959-2012). Discover Meral Okay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

Popular As Meral Katı
Occupation Actress, film producer and screenwriter
Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 20 September, 1959
Birthday 20 September
Birthplace Ankara, Turkey
Date of death 9 April, 2012
Died Place Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality Turkey

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Who Is Meral Okay's Husband?

Her husband is Yaman Okay (m. 1984–1993; his death)

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Meral Okay Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Meral Okay worth at the age of 52 years old? Meral Okay’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Turkey. We have estimated Meral Okay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1959

Meral Okay (, née Katı; September 20, 1959 – April 9, 2012) was a Turkish actress, film producer and screenwriter.

Okay was born on September 20, 1959, in Ankara to military judge Ata Katı and Türkan as the second child.

During her childhood, she moved with her family across Turkey due to her father's duty.

After completing the high school in Ankara, she began working at the governmental agency "Turkish Grain Board" (Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi, TMO).

1980

During the 1980 Turkish coup d'état era, she was a member of the socialist Workers Party of Turkey (TİP) and union spokesperson at her workplace.

1983

In 1983, Meral Katı moved to Istanbul to enter the daily Günaydın.

She later contributed to the establishment of the publication company "İletişim", and took part in the team that prepared the Turkish edition of Playboy magazin.

1984

She married in 1984 to stage and movie actor Yaman Okay, she had already met in Ankara.

Her husband's profession paved her the way for entry into the world of cinema.

Meral Okay became known for roles in Turkish films and television series.

1993

Her husband Yaman Okay died in 1993 at the age of 41 from pancreatic cancer.

1998

She also produced the television series, Second Spring from 1998 to 2001.

For one of her last projects, Okay worked as the main screenwriter for the historical TV series, Muhteşem Yüzyıl, based on the life of Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

2007

For her role in the movie Beynelmilel, she was awarded "Best Supporting Actress" at the 2007 International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival.

Her notable works are:

2011

In the summer months of 2011, Meral Okay was diagnosed with lung cancer.

2012

She died from complications of the disease on April 9, 2012, at the age of 52.

Following the religious funeral at Bebek Mosque, she was buried beside her husband's grave at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.