The title of Miss World 2002 was awarded to Azra Akın on 7 December 2002 at Alexandra Palace in London. This victory, following her selection as Miss Turkey, secured her a $156,000 prize presented by Agbani Darego. Her professional background spans international modeling, television competition, and film acting across Turkey and the Netherlands.
Early Career and Modeling
Born in Almelo, Netherlands, on 8 December 1981 to parents Nazım and Ayda, she moved into the fashion industry during her youth. In 1998, she was designated Elite Model of Turkey at age 17. This achievement led her to the Europe Elite Model competition held in Nice, France, where she successfully qualified for the final 15 participants. She later performed modeling work for the German catalogue Otto.
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During her tenure as Miss World, she completed an extensive travel schedule that included visits to New Zealand, China, Ireland, Jamaica, Australia, and the United States. In 2003, she competed on the British reality television sports program The Games, earning a gold medal. Her television presence expanded in 2004 when she appeared in the promotional postcards for the Eurovision Song Contest. Later, she achieved victory on the 2010 Turkish dance competition Yok Boyle Dans, an adaptation of the Dancing With the Stars format.
Acting and Personal Life
In her professional capacity as an actor, she gained recognition for her work in the television series Yağmur Zamanı. Holding dual citizenship in Turkey and the Netherlands, she is proficient in Turkish, English, and Dutch. In 2017, she married Atakan Koru, a Turkish model and dancer. The couple has two children.
Fast facts
- Born: 8 December 1981, Almelo
- Citizenship: Turkey, Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Miss World 2002 winner
- 1998 Elite Model of Turkey
- Spouse: Atakan Koru
- Languages spoken: Turkish, English, Dutch
Questions readers ask
What competition did she win in 2010?
She won the Turkish dance competition Yok Boyle Dans.
Where did she win the Miss World title?
She won at the Alexandra Palace in London.
