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"Sila: Prisoner of Love" was one of the most exciting and captivating Turkish soap operas ever to hit the big screen.
Produced by the renowned Fm Yapım and Most Production, this plot kept us in front of the TV from September 15, 2006 until September 19, 2008, when it was broadcast on ATV.
Want to know the best app for watching the soap opera Sila? Stay with us a little longer and find out!
Table of contents:
- Synopsis
- Where to watch Sila?
- 5 reasons to watch this Turkish series
Synopsis
Under the skillful direction of Gül Oğuz and the engaging texts of Muharrem Buhara, the soap opera featured incredible performances from Cansu Dere and Mehmet Akif Alakurt, who brought the main characters to life.
This duo has managed, like no other, to convey all the emotions and twists and turns of this passionate story!
Sila, a girl who had a very different childhood. Just imagine, she was given away as a child by her father to a wealthy family in Istanbul.
She grew up surrounded by the pampering and affection of her adoptive parents. Everything seemed fine until her biological father, Celil, knocked on the door with some shocking news: her real mother was very ill and wanted to see her one last time.
Sila, driven by curiosity and the desire to know her origins, decides to return to her homeland. But there's a catch to this story! The return to Mardin hid a secret that wasn't very pleasant.
Celil had other plans for Sila: to marry her against her will! That's right! All this to pay off a blood debt that Sila's brother, Azad, owed to the most influential family in the region, the Genco.
The reason for the debt? Azad ran away with Narin, who belonged precisely to this powerful family. This whole plot shows us how life can take unexpected turns, doesn't it?
Sila, who grew up in a loving and comfortable environment, suddenly finds herself in the middle of a complex and challenging family tradition. And now, what will happen to her? Stay tuned!
Where to watch Sila?
The Silas series is available to watch on the streaming platform Netflix! Watch it now!
5 reasons to watch this Turkish series
Hey guys! Today we're going to take a look at some very interesting details about the soap opera "Sila". Come with me!
1. Mardin: breathtaking scenery!
Do you know where this story takes place? In Mardin, a city that straddles Syria and Iraq.
Because of this, the city is a bit tense, you know? There's a lot of terrorism going on there. In the soap opera, this gives it a very different feel, both in the story and in the settings.
2. Cansu Dere: the queen of the Turkish screen!
Speaking of stars, Cansu Dere shines brightly! She's an actress, a model and even a presenter.
This woman is a hurricane! She started out as a model and has even been an Avon poster girl. And it doesn't stop there: she presented a program that revealed the actors Engin Akyurek and Beren Saat, from the soap opera "Fatmagül". Cansu is an icon in Turkey!
3. Mehmet Akif Alakurt: the heartthrob!
Now let's talk about Mehmet Akif Alakurt. The guy also started out as a model and even won the title of Turkish Prince in 1998.
At 1.90m tall, he was voted Turkey's Best Model in 2001. The guy is a hit, and not just on the catwalk!
He also stars in soap operas and is considered one of the most handsome men in Turkey. Women go wild!
4. Worldwide success of "Sila"
Did you know that "Sila" premiered in the Arab world in 2010? That's right, and it was a huge success!
The soap opera has already been shown in several countries, such as Greece, Croatia, Serbia and even Indonesia. In all these places, people loved it!
5. Brazilian music on the soundtrack
Last, but of course not least, we have the music that is the soundtrack. The soap opera has an original theme song in Portuguese.
Called "Vai Chegar", composed by Li Martins and Renata Fausti and performed by Li Martins herself, who was in the group Rouge, this song is all emotion and promises to mark several moments in the plot.
So, did you enjoy learning more about "Sila"? This soap opera is amazing, isn't it? Stay tuned for more news and curiosities! See also which Brazilian soap operas are the most successful: here!
