Artists' backlash against Ayşe Barım grows! 'The bread is not in the lion's mouth, but in Ayşe Barım's'

Allegations regarding Ayşe Barım, co-founder of ID İletişim, who manages many famous names in the cinema and television world, and actress Serenay Sarıkaya have stirred up the magazine and art world.

Many famous names published messages of support for Barım and Sarıkaya. However, many celebrities also made consecutive statements, emphasizing that there is a 'monopolization' in the sector as alleged.

While actor Nedim Saban said on social media, "The bread is not in the lion's mouth, but in Ayşe Barım's," Melisa Sözen stated, "Everyone needs to stop and think, accept the monopolization and bullying in this sector, and focus on solving the problem." Famous actor Necmi Yapıcı also said, "We hear about the schemes going on. For example, if you want the lead role, you have to take these four actors with you... The industry revolves around these 3-5 people."

TV100 columnist Fuat Uğur, in his article dated September 26, brought up the allegation that a female manager "received 5 million dollars from the businessman lover of a famous gay male artist." Uğur also claimed that this incident was done to create a "show relationship" with a female actress. Among the allegations spreading rapidly on social media were that the manager mentioned in the news was Ayşe Barım, the founder of ID İletişim, to which Serenay Sarıkaya is affiliated, and the female actress was Serenay Sarıkaya.

Following these allegations, while some celebrities supported Ayşe Barım and Serenay Sarıkaya, others began to expose the scandals occurring in the sector. Famous actors made statements on social media regarding the monopolization and bullying in the industry.

Artist Nedim Saban spoke about Barım regarding the monopolization in the sector on his social media: "The bread is not in the lion's mouth, but in Ayşe Barım's. I try to explain the monopolization to young people who want to enter the television market as best as I can. I tell them not to take the possibility of rejection personally, and that it has nothing to do with talent or competence. However, what worries me most is that the Ayşe Barım tariff has recently started to drool over theater as well. Our art, which they looked down upon, suddenly became valuable, and ticket prices hit the ceiling," he said.

Famous actress Melisa Sözen also made the following statement regarding the issue, saying 'No one in this sector can say there is no monopolization problem':

"A system where the same names are imposed on producers and threats are made to some actors like 'if you cast them, you can't have this name from us' is unacceptable. These power games include not only projects but also making actors dependent on them while managing their careers. It includes psychologically weakening them by saying 'get ready to play a mother' in their 20s, and shattering their self-confidence by saying things like 'this producer doesn't like your energy, you wouldn't have gotten this job if it weren't for me' to make them dependent. Everyone needs to stop and think, accept the monopolization and bullying in this sector, and focus on solving the problem."

Pointing out that the sector is dominated by certain people, Rabia Soytürk said in her post, "They leave no chance for anyone other than their own actors to find a reasonable job. There is a problem that has been victimizing many actors, directors, screenwriters, and employees for years."

Actress Sedef Şahin also said in her post, "We have been saying this for years. This is the declaration of the obvious! The worst part is that the decision-makers think everyone in the sector is like this and approach them that way... You have broken the hearts of well-intentioned people who spend their youth and struggle to do this job. You have taken so much sin upon yourselves. You are shameless, you are brazen! You don't even question whether I deserve it. You have trampled the profession underfoot."

"THEY TRIED TO HINDER MY WORK"

Actress Deniz Işın made the following statement based on her own experience:

"These people personally tried to hinder my work. They blocked the path of many talented female actors I know. If there is a mafia-like structure, one must speak up as a defender of women's and human rights. I don't know who sold out whom, but I wouldn't be surprised. Don't go crazy just because it's your turn; it was bound to come out eventually."

"YOU WON'T BE IF I DON'T WANT YOU TO BE"

Actress Gözde Türker also used the following expressions in her post:

"There was a character for a series. The child version of the character was blonde, blue-eyed, and fair-skinned. I showed it to my mother, she thought it was my childhood photo. I auditioned for the adult version, the director said okay, but then they chose someone with dark hair and dark eyes. The person chosen was with the same management company as the lead actor and had a good relationship with the producer. The end of the rope was bound to touch someone, the time was bound to come. Rights being violated, settings given in the style of 'you won't be if I don't want you to be,' those who establish dominance everywhere in the lives of actors by saying 'I made you,' things done for money, awards not given without media coverage... While some were earning millions, today's TV series and film industry, where talented people who have put in the effort are seen as second or intermediate cast, has been monopolized for a very long time. You have been asking me for years why I don't act in series. You have learned the answer to this question."

"THE INDUSTRY REVOLVES AROUND 3-5 PEOPLE"

Famous actor Necmi Yapıcı, criticizing the industry, said, "It has become very difficult to find a place for ourselves in the TV series and film industry, which revolves around three or five production companies, three or five casting agencies, and three or five casting directors. These same actors are used in TV series, feature films, digital platforms, commercials, and even commercial voice-overs. These actors finish one series and start another the following week. Thousands of actors just watch them from afar. We hear about the schemes going on. For example, if you want the lead role, you have to take these four actors with you... The industry revolves around these 3-5 people."