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Al Bawaba
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Cemre Baysel erases Gonca Vuslateri from Instagram—feud ends Leyla?
ALBAWABA - Cemre Baysel and Gonca Vuslateri feud resurfaces after unfollowing. Rumors of a breach between Cemre Baysel and Gonca Vuslateri have reappeared, despite their denials. Social media was ablaze with stories of them unfollowing one another. Interestingly, this change was made in conjunction with the upcoming finale of the television series "Leyla," which led some to believe that it was a publicity trick to increase viewing after it had declined in recent episodes rather than a genuine rift. Cemre Baysel Instagram profile Cemre Baysel unfollows Gonca Vuslateri and removes a picture of herself with her. Previous reports said that disagreements over who should play the major female character caused friction behind the scenes of the filming. Gonca Vuslateri reportedly objected to being reduced to a supporting part, while Cemre Baysel was displeased with her increased appearance in the scenes. Suspicions of an unstated conflict between the two celebrities were heightened when some fans discovered that Cemre Baysal had removed a picture of herself with Vuslatiri from Instagram. Leyla Dizi Instagram profile The unfollowing caused a great deal of controversy and made viewers wonder, "Was there a real rift?" along with "Were the rumors true from the beginning?" The confrontations were simply professional disagreements that occasionally arise on the set, according to people familiar with the production. Despite the conflicts, the television series "Leyla" ends its run after 40 episodes, as its viewership figures fall short of expectations. The show, which starred Cemre Baysal, Gonca Vuslatiri, Alperen Duymaz, and Yiğit Kirazcı, saw several significant modifications. Alperen's departure from the show was followed by adjustments to the script, and finally, new characters like Selçuk Yöntem's family were added. This, however, was unable to prevent the series' downfall. The choice to broadcast the last episode sparked new rumors of actual conflict between the two celebrities. Cemre Baysel's discomfort with the increased camera attention on Junka Vuslatiri was repeatedly expressed, and the actress herself refused to accept the idea of her sequences being shortened. This narrative was further supported by the cancellation, which brought the series' journey to a close with a denouement that was as dramatic off-screen as it was on.
Time Out
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bangkok LGBTQ+ Film Festival unleashes 15 films to mark the fight for marriage equality
Fifteen powerful films. Nine countries. One loud and proud message: equality matters. From 27 June to 6 July, the Bangkok LGBTQ+ Film Festival is ready to celebrate love, identity and queerness in all forms – just in time for Thailand's historic marriage equality bill. Curated by Baturu, a global platform pushing for equality through art, the festival spotlights LGBTQ+ voices across Asia while bringing in standout picks from New Zealand, Sweden, Japan, Nepal and more. Special screenings will take place across Bangkok at Goethe-Institut Thailand, Jim Thompson Art Center, Slowcombo and Buffalo Bridge Gallery, alongside talks, workshops and Q&As with international filmmakers and producers. Global screenings The lineup releases 15 films – raw, fearless and pushing boundaries to celebrate queer voices. Queer Japan (2019) The film rummages through Japan's LGBTQ+ underground, spotlighting artists, activists and outsiders living loud and breaking norms. Rurangi (2020) Directed by Max Currie, Rurangi follows trans activist Caz returning to his divided hometown to face his estranged father. It's about relationships, identity and the strength of finding acceptance. Enfant Terrible (2020) A documentary exploring the world of Rainer Werner Fassbinder – the rebellious director who redefined New Wave cinema and queer culture. Rebel Dykes (2021) A raw documentary capturing punk-fueled feminism through the wild lives of '80s London lesbians. Prejudice and Pride (2022) Swedish documentary takes you on a rainbow-colored journey through Sweden's queer cinema history from 1916 classics to today's trans stories. Rodeo (2022) From Germany, Rodeo follows Julia, a young rider determined to join a male-dominated dirt bike crew. When an accident strikes, her place in the group is put to the test. Skin Deep (2022) To save their crumbling relationship, Leyla and Tristan swap bodies with another couple. But when Leyla discovers freedom in her new form, she's not so keen to switch back – and that's when things really start to get weird. Winter Boy (2022) When his father dies in a sudden accident – possibly a suicide – a 17-year-old boy struggles with grief, confusion and the search for answers. He decides to visit his older brother in Paris seeking solace. The Missing (2023) To unravel his past, a mouthless young man faces an alien visitor. It's a film that takes you on a surreal journey through memory, identity and loss. Dalton's Dream (2023) This moving portrait captures Dalton Harris, X Factor UK champ, as he struggles with identity and fame. Under the Moonlight (2023) Nur, a cook at an Islamic boarding school for transgender women, finds joy in a rare safe haven where her chosen family thrives far from the world's harshness. Chhesang (2024) An empowering period piece with a twist – a 21-year-old Chhesang battles gender dysphoria and chases acceptance, rewriting the rules of identity in every scene. Hombres Integros (2024) Hombres Íntegros hits hard with love, loyalty and a brutal coming-of-age twist. The main character, Alf, is drawn to a new classmate at his Catholic school, but peer pressure and toxic masculinity force a choice he can't take back. Langue Etrangere (2024) Eager for approval, a 17-year-old becomes willing to go to extremes to please her pen pal. The film explores the uneasy pull between friendship, identity and belonging. Number 2 (2025) Number 2 brings back Chow Chee Beng (Mark Lee) and his drag crew as they chase glory in a Thai competition. Campy, chaotic and packed with glitter – this sequel brings the drama.
Al Bawaba
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Sad ending! 'Leyla: Hayat, Ask, Adalet' finale episode date revealed
ALBAWABA - Audiences are awaiting the fate of the series "Leyla: Hayat, Ask, Adalet" (Layla: Life, Love, Justice), produced by Ay Yapım media production company, which is considered one of the most famous series competing in the current drama season. Also Read Leyla series: Is Cemre Baysel leaving? Episode 27 shocks fans! Fans are waiting to hear if the series will end or whether it will be renewed for another season, as the producers of the series remain silent about it despite the announcement that the Turkish drama will end on episode 36. When is 'Leyla: Hayat, Ask, Adalet' finale episode? Unconfirmed reports from behind the scenes revealed that the series, directed by the renowned and award-winning Turkish director Hilal Saral and airing every Wednesday, is considering ending the series with its final episode on June 18, unless the show sees a significant increase in viewership during the upcoming episodes. Informed sources also revealed news that there will be no second season of the series. As the final episodes approach, it appears that the show's audience will be in for a shocking breakup with one of its most prominent stars, a move that could reshuffle the deck and heighten the suspense before the much-anticipated finale. According to what has been rumored online, Alperen Duymaz, who is playing Civan, will split from the series, while Leyla, starred by Cemre Baysel, is expected to marry an old rich man, then she will likely fall in love with his nephew. The alleged plot reminded people of the old Turkish drama series Aşk-ı Memnu (Forbidden Love), considering that the old man, Leyla is expected to get married to, is Selçuk Yöntem, the same person who starred in Forbidden Love and experienced betrayal from his wife, Beren Saat, who fell in love with his nephew, played by Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ. Cast of 'Leyla: Hayat, Ask, Adalet' series: Cemre Baysel Alperen Duymaz Gonca Vuslateri Yigit Kirazci Mustafa Avkiran Melisa Duru Ünal
The Review Geek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Thank You, Next Season 2 Review
Season 1 Season 2 Episode Guide #TakotsuboCardiomyopathy #Friendzone #CatchMeIfYouCan #MicroCheating #RingRing #CloudNine #TurningPoint #Bunjeejumping Everyone's favourite messy romance is back, and Thank you, Next certainly doubles down on that theme in its follow-up season. With another 8 episodes of entangled drama, interpersonal issues and romantic confliction for our protagonist Leyla to handle, fans of the show certainly have more than enough to sink their teeth into here. The story this time around picks up not long after the events of season 1. At the end of the finale, Leyla walked away from Omer in dramatic fashion, wedding dress billowing in the wind as she walked away from the camera in a rather iconic and empowering statement – our girl was not about to take any crap from the men in her life. Season 2 then picks up with Leyla ready to start anew, at least on the surface anyway. She's still at the same job, the same apartment and with the same circle of people around her. Furthermore, she's still entangled in the same romantic dilemmas as before. I mean, we wouldn't have much of a season if she didn't, right? Leyla decides to wipe her hands of Omer (whom we'll circle back to in a minute) and puts her energy into Cem instead. She goes all-in on their potential relationship, but Defne is still there in the wings, waiting to strike like a venomous spider. Across this season she weaves her web of deceit through numerous characters, injecting Leyla with a lethal dose of doubt in her own credentials and as a possible partner for Cem. Things do take a wild few turns this year, especially as a long, dark secret from the past involving Cem's family threatens to undo everything. While this is going on, Omer has his own subplot this season. After being kicked out of Leyla's life (save for the odd message here and there to keep up appearances) he spirals and begins drinking. He gets into fights and ultimately ends up on house arrest. From here, Omer goes on somewhat of a redemption arc, determined to turn his life around in one of the surprising high points of the season. It's a nice turn of events for this character, but it's also a little annoying how this is constantly used as a tool to drum up conflicting feelings in Leyla's life. Naturally, season 2 revels in the misunderstandings, distrust, betrayals and interpersonal messiness that made season 1 such an intriguing and disastrous hybrid of drama. However, in terms of substance, there really isn't a whole lot here to sink your teeth into and season 2 never reinvents itself in a meaningful way. With the show already greenlit for season 3 though, it does feel like a lot of the drama here is overloaded with contrived drama. including a court case that's teased and left to spill over for next season, while Cem's character arc is designed to give Leyla even more of a headache this time around. While the second season still retains the chaotic charm that made the first so captivating, it also feels like it doesn't have many more tricks left up its sleeve. The plot is overly long, bloated and chaotically supercharged with contrived drama. Leyla's journey remains engaging enough to keep fans invested but it may not resonate as strongly as the first season did.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vintage Investment Partners Deepens its Commitment to European Venture Capital with the Appointment of Leyla Holterud as Partner and the Opening of an Office in London
LONDON, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vintage Investment Partners ("Vintage"), a global venture capital platform with $4.3 billion in AUM and founded in 2003, today announced the opening of its first European office in London and the appointment of Leyla Holterud as Partner to lead Vintage's further expansion across the region. Vintage has been actively investing in Europe for over a decade, backing leading venture funds and private tech companies, while facilitating cross–border investment and corporate innovation through its Fund of Funds, Growth, and Secondary investment strategies. Establishing a presence in London marks a key milestone in Vintage's mission to invest in Europe's best funds and companies, and serve as a strategic bridge across multiple venture ecosystems. This move comes at a time of renewed energy and ambition among European founders, as breakout companies emerge across the continent. Vintage is proud to support this next wave of growth. Leyla Holterud Joins Vintage as Partner A seasoned Venture Capital and Growth Equity investor, Leyla Holterud joins Vintage after nearly a decade at StepStone Group, where she most recently served as Managing Director, Venture Capital & Growth Equity. There, she led global investments across fund commitments, co–investments, and secondaries, with a focus on the EMEA region. Her earlier roles included investment positions at Morgan Stanley on the Alternative Investment Partners' Private Equity team, and as an Equity Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She began her career at Citi in London. Based in London, Leyla will spearhead Vintage's European efforts, deepening relationships across the ecosystem, while continuing to identify, invest in, and support leading fund managers and private tech companies. "I'm delighted to join Vintage Investment Partners, leading the European office, and further strengthening the connection between Europe's tech ecosystem and Vintage's outstanding global VC platform. After more than a decade investing in VC and Growth globally from London, I'm excited to double down on European tech and innovation -partnering with the market's best funds, entrepreneurs, and LPs to help power the next wave of growth. Vintage's global platform brings not just capital, but true partnership, connecting founders with insights, customers, and scale across markets," Leyla shared. "Leyla brings an exceptional combination of global and regional investment expertise in venture capital and growth equity. She is the ideal leader to scale our European platform and the bridges we have been building between Europe and the rest of the world for well over a decade," said Asaf Horesh, Co–Managing Partner at Vintage. "Leyla's track record as a disciplined, thoughtful investor has earned her deep respect across the venture capital and growth equity ecosystems. The opening of an office in London under her leadership, highlights Vintage's excitement regarding the opportunities in the region, and our plans to accelerate investments in European venture capital. In particular, we see significant opportunity to support CEOs, founders and fund managers through tailored secondary solutions, while also participating in direct investments into breakout companies at the growth stage, and also plan to further broaden our Value+ services we are offering to the market," added Abe Finkelstein, Co–Managing Partner at Vintage. About Vintage Investment Partners Founded in 2003, Vintage Investment Partners is a global venture capital platform managing more than $4.3 billion across Fund–of–Funds, Secondary, and Growth–Stage strategies in the U.S., Europe, Israel, and Canada. Vintage is invested in many of the world's leading venture funds and growth–stage tech startups and has exposure directly and indirectly to over 6,800 technology companies. Through Value+, its free–of–charge platform connecting venture–backed startups with corporations seeking innovation, Vintage has facilitated more than 300 pilots, purchase orders, and paid proof–of–concepts, generating over $200 million in revenue for startups. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Vintage Investment Partners Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
