Actor Mehmet Esen, CHP mayoral candidate hopeful for Adalar: 'I will look after the Islands just as I looked after my mother'

Actor Mehmet Esen, a candidate hopeful for the CHP mayoral nomination for the Adalar (Islands) district, said, "If I am nominated and elected, I will work day and night for 5 years. The Islands are a legacy from my late mother. I will look after this place just as I looked after my mother; I will cherish it," adding: 'I will not use an official vehicle; my preference will be a bicycle.'

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Actor Mehmet Esen, CHP mayoral candidate hopeful for Adalar: 'I will look after the Islands just as I looked after my mother'

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Actor and President of the DİSK-affiliated Sine-Sen union Mehmet Esen has become a candidate hopeful for the CHP mayoral nomination for the Adalar district in the local elections to be held on March 31, 2024.

Esen made exclusive statements regarding the election process and his projects.

Highlights from Mehmet Esen's statements:

A veterinary clinic and shelters for stray animals will be built in the region. During the winter months, these living creatures will not be left hungry or out in the cold.
We will build care, rest, and socialization homes for the elderly. If necessary, we will pick up the elderly from their homes by vehicle and drop them back off at the end of the day. Refreshments during the day will be free of charge.
I will use my international connections and benefit from European funds. I will bring prominent artists to the Islands. I want to serve as a bridge between artists for 5 years.
Making underwater tourism attractive is among my goals. The local fishing culture and economy must be protected.
We will create an area around the Islands where fish can spawn and grow.
Participation in artistic and sporting activities on the Islands will be free. Furthermore, no fees will be charged for Mathematics and foreign language courses.
As someone who sleeps an average of 4-5 hours a day, I will solve all problems with quick interventions.
On September 1, 2023, we laid my mother Suzan Esen to rest in Burgazada, a place she loved very much. I will look after the Islands just as I looked after my mother.

WHO IS MEHMET ESEN?

Mehmet Esen was born in Istanbul in 1958. Influenced by Münir Özkul, whom he watched on stage, and having become interested in acting during his primary school years, Esen stepped into the world of theater with the play 'Bozkır Dirliği'.

During his student years, he received training at the Ankara Experimental Stage (Ankara Deneme Sahnesi). Later, he joined the Revolutionary Ankara Art Theater (DAST).

He began performing as a 'meddah' (traditional storyteller) for the first time under the guidance of Haldun Taner as an apprentice to Münir Özkul.

He performed in meddah plays directed by Münir Özkul, such as 'Düş ve Gerçek' written by Erol Toy and 'Kaşif-i Eyvah Nadir Efendi' written by Ahmet Önel.

He also spent time with the Dostlar Theater.

Mehmet Esen won the 'Best Actor' award at the 2022 Montreal Film Festival for his performance in the short film 'Kayıp', directed and written by Ekin Onat.

The master actor has also appeared in television series such as Şaşıfelek Çıkmazı, Arka Sokaklar, EDHO, Kış Güneşi, and Bir Delice Sevda.

News Source: 12punto