Produced by TIMS&B Productions and produced by Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar, ATV’s TV series Bir Zamanlar Çukurova (Once Upon a Time Çukurova) became one of the most watched TV series in Italy under the name “Terra Amara”.
Kerem Alışık and Hilal Altınbilek, the two leading actors of the series, which was successfully broadcast in many countries around the world, including Italy, received two awards at the 17th “Nations Awards-Thinking Green Taormina” award ceremony held in Sicily. The two actors met with great affection from their fans at the ceremony held at the ancient theater in Sicily.
Having a large fan base with Tims&B Productions’ TV series ‘Bir Zamanlar Çukurova’, published under the name ‘Terra Amara’ in Italy, Alışık and Altınbilek attended the 17th “Nations Awards-Thinkingreen Taormina” award ceremony held in Sicily. The two actors were greeted with the cheers of their fans as soon as they entered the ceremony area, which took place in the magical ancient theater of Toarmina.
Kerem Alışık, who greeted the audience in Italian and expressed how happy he was to be in Sicily, continued his words in Turkish and said, “The success of the TV series produced in my country makes us proud abroad. We will continue to carry out these successful projects that are followed with admiration in the world.”
Alışık’s words, “I love things that cannot be bought, like the sea, like the moonlight, like the sky, like love… I kiss you with your love!” were met with great enthusiasm.
Hilal Altınbilek, who said, “I am very happy to be with you in the impressive atmosphere of Sicily,” also mentioned her character in the series on the stage and said, “Züleyha was one of the most beautiful roles I played with her strong character. Thanks to you, I met you,” she greeted the audience. Due to the intense interest of their fans at the exit of the ceremony, the two actors had a hard time due to the stampede.