Gülper Özdemir Sings Theme for Kız Babası on Tabii
Turkish actress finds her voice in a new series ballad crediting director’s support team
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Singing Debut
Gülper Özdemir, best known for her captivating performances on Turkish television, surprised fans this week by unveiling her first-ever vocal performance. In an Instagram post on March 4, the 37-year-old actress shared studio photos and expressed gratitude to the team behind the song she recorded for the new Tabii original series Kız Babası.
Although she’s long hesitated to sing publicly, Özdemir wrote (translated from Turkish), “Although I was initially hesitant to sing, I wholeheartedly thank my dear director for encouraging and motivating me. This experience was very precious to me.” The full post, accompanied by close-up images of Özdemir at the microphone, is available at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9eK4BNjjs/.
Behind The Scenes
Kız Babası, which premieres exclusively on Tabii, follows the emotional journey of a single father navigating love and parenthood. To set the right tone, director Cüneyt İnay invited Özdemir to record the series’ theme ballad. Özdemir credits İnay not only for writing the lyrics but also for boosting her confidence. “My dearest director @cuneytinay wrote the words,” she noted, “and without Emrah’s motivation it wouldn’t have happened.”
Music production was handled by Ömer Serkan Albayrak, who composed the melody, while Emrah Demiralp arranged the track. Özdemir tagged both collaborators (@omerserkanalbayrak and @emrahdemiralp) and included a thank-you to Demiralp, posting, “Emrah, you motivated me so much—this couldn’t have happened without you. ❤️🤭” Fans can listen to the full song now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7X2yf0Qd2_4?si=WORMQ8nYxK7B1RNP.
From Screen To Studio
Though this marks her first public singing role, Özdemir has been active across film and television for over a decade. She rose to fame in hit Turkish dramas and solidified her star status with recent collaborations in fashion and beauty—most notably a L’Oréal Paris campaign shared on her Instagram last year.
On set, Özdemir is praised for her dedication and versatility. Co-star Ece Uslu, who appears alongside her in Kız Babası, commented that hearing Özdemir’s voice in the recording booth added a new dimension to her on-screen talent. “She poured her heart into every note,” Uslu said in an interview with Tabii’s press team.
What Fans Are Saying
Social media has lit up with reactions to Özdemir’s performance. Viewers praised her warm, emotive delivery, with one fan tweeting, “Gülper Özdemir’s voice gives Kız Babası so much soul!” Others noted that the ballad sets an intimate mood for the series’ family-drama storyline.
As Kız Babası begins streaming, Özdemir’s musical debut adds fresh buzz to the series rollout. Whether she’ll pursue more singing ventures remains to be seen, but for now, she’s proven that stepping out of her comfort zone can yield memorable results.
Fans eager to catch both the series and its theme song can log in to their Tabii accounts. With episodes released weekly, Özdemir’s ballad will recur as a poignant reminder of the show’s heartfelt themes.
Gülper Özdemir’s leap from actress to singer may surprise some, but it underscores her willingness to embrace new creative challenges. As Kız Babası unfolds on Tabii, audiences will get to hear both her dramatic skills and her unexpected vocal talent in equal measure.
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