Turkish entertainment representative Ayşe Barım paused over Gezi Park’s inquiry

Ban on leaving the country

On January 13, Ayşe Barım was banned from leaving the country as part of her investigation.

Serenay Sarikaya makes a statement

On January 16, actress Serenay Sarıkaya presented a witness statement in the investigation. Sarıkaya, who has been acting in TV series and films for 17 years and has known Barım for a decade, refuted the claims of coercion. Sarıkaya stated that she did not witness “Ayşe Barım forcing actors not related to her to be removed from projects or terminate contracts.”

“As she claims, there was no suggestion, direction or coercion from Ayşe Barım to appear as if I was in an emotional relationship with artist Mert Demir in order to ensure the successful continuation of my career. This relationship continues entirely by our own free will and mutual consent. I have no knowledge or information suggesting that Barım received 5 million euros from the famous businessman. “

Deniz Işin did not complain

Actress Deniz Işın, when questioned as a “victim” on January 21, stated that she had been operating for seven years and had no contractual relationship with Barıma. Işın claimed that Barım was not removed from any project by force, threats or illegal means, and added that she had not witnessed her colleagues being subjected to such practices.

Nedim Saban: I don’t want to attribute the problems to one person

On January 23, actor Nedim Saban submitted his witness statement. He revealed that he had no contracts with management or production companies and had been in telephone conversation with Barım about the project since ten years ago. Saban emphasized the need for independence between production companies, casting directors and management agencies, noting that these roles are often consolidated within single entities.

Saban stated: “Because of this monopolization, ticket prices have increased significantly. Although it is outside their field, the involvement of these management companies in the theater sector has reduced our ability to hire actors and reach audiences. I have previously highlighted these issues on my personal X account. However, I do not want to attribute the occurrence of the issues described above to any one person. “

Stopped over Gezi resistance

The Chief Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul issued a written complaint against Ayşe Barım for her participation in the Gezi resistance in Taksim.

The investigation claimed that a recorded conversation between suspected fugitive Mehmet Ali Alabora and another person revealed an exchange of ideas about publishing the Gezi Park declaration, which was later implemented.

It is alleged that Barım frequently communicated regarding events with Osman Kavala, çiğd UTKU Mater and Mehmet Ali Ala Alabora, who are defendants in the Gezi trial.

Additionally, she was accused of encouraging artists who managed to participate in the Gezi resistance at its beginning in 2013 and of participating in events with these artists.

Barım was detained for allegedly planning the Gezi resistance and “attempting to overthrow or obstruct the functioning of the Turkish government.

Source: “Gezi’den Gözaltına alındı: Ayşe Barım Soruşturmumında şU ana Kadar Neler Oldu?