Fatma Hümeyra Akbay, known professionally as Hümeyra, was born on October 15, 1947, in Istanbul, Turkey. She began her career as a singer and actress, releasing her first single "Dilber / Perişan" in 1970. Her breakthrough came with hits like "Kördüğüm", "Sessiz Gemi", and "Otuz Beş Yaş" in the 1970s. Hümeyra's musical career spanned several decades, with notable albums including Anlatamıyorum (1977), Benim Şarkılarım (1984), and Tutkulardan İntihar (1990). Her album Tutkulardan İntihar was one of the first examples of Turkish rap songs. In addition to her musical achievements, Hümeyra also had a successful acting career, starring in various films and TV series such as Avrupa Yakası, Yalan Dünya, and Melekler Korusun. She won the Golden Orange for Best Supporting Actress Award at the Antalya Film Festival in 1986.