MaNga will represent our country in the 55th Eurovision Song Contest which will take place in Oslo in May 29, 2010.
MANGA MEMBERS
Born in 1979 in Ankara, Ferman Akgül (Vocals) was introduced to music at the age of 9 or 10 with a simple piano. He later entered the music circuit in 1998, when he was studying at Gazi University Architecture Faculty. Initially in the hardcore group "Virgin Pulp" to use the turntable, Ferman first became the vocalist in the group, before moving onto "Colik." He later started working with Özgür Can Öney in the group "70lik." After a long period with "70lik", he entered the group "Seven" where Cem Bahtiyar was the bass guitarist. He took a sabbatical later, before entering maNga in 2001 as per the invitation by Özgür.
Born in Antalya in 1979, Yağmur "Yamyam" Sarıgül (Guitar) took music classes in primary school in piano and violin, before the guitar. He studied, in order, at Hacettepe Conservatory Part-time Piano Department, Bilkent University Music Preparatory Violin and Ankara Anadolu Fine Arts High School Guitar departments. Yağmur later enrolled in Gazi University Music Education Faculty Guitar Department. Having worked with the groups "Laterna" and "6/8" until 2001, Yamyam laid the foundations for maNga in 2001, with his high school friend Orçun Şekerusta. He also served as the producer for the album "Şehr-i Hüzün" which was recorded between 2006 and 2008.
Born in 1979 in Denizli, Cem Bahtiyar (Bass Guitar) started his professional music life when his family bought him a bass guitar as a report card present at the end of 8th grade. After graduating from Denizli Municipality Conservatory and Denizli Anatolian High School, he went to Bilkent University. After 3 years without music, Cem once again started playing the bass at the "Seven" group where Ferman was the vocalist. After the first bass player of the band, Orçun Şekerusta left the group for personal reasons, he entered maNga.
Born in Ankara in 1980, Özgür Can Öney (Drums), started playing the drums after receiving training from Gürcan Konanç at high school. He would play at the high school festivals alongside amateur groups. He first went into the professional circuit with the group "70lik" he formed in at Ankara University Science Faculty Astronomy Space Sciences Department, which went onto play at bars and festivals in the capital city. He then joined the band "Deli Gömleği", for which he recorded two cover albums. He helped theatre groups attain some music before entering maNga.
Born in Ankara in 1979, Efe Yılmaz (Turntable) graduated from Köksal Toptan High School and Çankaya High School before attending University of South Florida Computer Sciences Department. He entered Anadolu University Management Department upon his return. Having started his music life by playing the drums, Efe got a chance to become an "old school" DJ with maNga.
AWARDS
MTV European Music Awards "Best European Act Award"
* 2002: "Sing Your Song" Contest 2nd place - A member of the band, Yağmur Sarıgül was deemed worthy of the best musician award in 2002.
* 2005: POPSAV Awards - Best Rock Band- Best Video
* 2005: Hürriyet Golden Butterfly Awards - 4 times Best Breakthrough Award
* 2006: MÜYAP Awards - Golden Record Award for most albums sold at breakthrough.
* 2006: Our Future
Magazine; Best Band
* 2006: Jetix TV Awards; Best Band
* 2006: Beyaz Show Oscars: Best Performance
* 2006: Kemal Sunal Culture and Art Awards: Best Breakthrough Award
* 2006: Popsav Awards; Best Rock and Alternative Band, and Best Video Award for "Bir Kadın Çizeceksin."
* 2007: Radio Boğaziçi; Best Animation Video for "Yalan"
* 2007: Kanaltürk Award Ceremony; Best Video Award for "Bir Kadın Çizeceksin" and Best Band
* 2007: Yıldız Technical University. Best Band
* 2009: MTV EMA 09; Best Turkish Act
MANGA MEMBERS
Born in 1979 in Ankara, Ferman Akgül (Vocals) was introduced to music at the age of 9 or 10 with a simple piano. He later entered the music circuit in 1998, when he was studying at Gazi University Architecture Faculty. Initially in the hardcore group "Virgin Pulp" to use the turntable, Ferman first became the vocalist in the group, before moving onto "Colik." He later started working with Özgür Can Öney in the group "70lik." After a long period with "70lik", he entered the group "Seven" where Cem Bahtiyar was the bass guitarist. He took a sabbatical later, before entering maNga in 2001 as per the invitation by Özgür.
Born in Antalya in 1979, Yağmur "Yamyam" Sarıgül (Guitar) took music classes in primary school in piano and violin, before the guitar. He studied, in order, at Hacettepe Conservatory Part-time Piano Department, Bilkent University Music Preparatory Violin and Ankara Anadolu Fine Arts High School Guitar departments. Yağmur later enrolled in Gazi University Music Education Faculty Guitar Department. Having worked with the groups "Laterna" and "6/8" until 2001, Yamyam laid the foundations for maNga in 2001, with his high school friend Orçun Şekerusta. He also served as the producer for the album "Şehr-i Hüzün" which was recorded between 2006 and 2008.
Born in 1979 in Denizli, Cem Bahtiyar (Bass Guitar) started his professional music life when his family bought him a bass guitar as a report card present at the end of 8th grade. After graduating from Denizli Municipality Conservatory and Denizli Anatolian High School, he went to Bilkent University. After 3 years without music, Cem once again started playing the bass at the "Seven" group where Ferman was the vocalist. After the first bass player of the band, Orçun Şekerusta left the group for personal reasons, he entered maNga.
Born in Ankara in 1980, Özgür Can Öney (Drums), started playing the drums after receiving training from Gürcan Konanç at high school. He would play at the high school festivals alongside amateur groups. He first went into the professional circuit with the group "70lik" he formed in at Ankara University Science Faculty Astronomy Space Sciences Department, which went onto play at bars and festivals in the capital city. He then joined the band "Deli Gömleği", for which he recorded two cover albums. He helped theatre groups attain some music before entering maNga.
Born in Ankara in 1979, Efe Yılmaz (Turntable) graduated from Köksal Toptan High School and Çankaya High School before attending University of South Florida Computer Sciences Department. He entered Anadolu University Management Department upon his return. Having started his music life by playing the drums, Efe got a chance to become an "old school" DJ with maNga.
AWARDS
MTV European Music Awards "Best European Act Award"
* 2002: "Sing Your Song" Contest 2nd place - A member of the band, Yağmur Sarıgül was deemed worthy of the best musician award in 2002.
* 2005: POPSAV Awards - Best Rock Band- Best Video
* 2005: Hürriyet Golden Butterfly Awards - 4 times Best Breakthrough Award
* 2006: MÜYAP Awards - Golden Record Award for most albums sold at breakthrough.
* 2006: Our Future
Magazine; Best Band
* 2006: Jetix TV Awards; Best Band
* 2006: Beyaz Show Oscars: Best Performance
* 2006: Kemal Sunal Culture and Art Awards: Best Breakthrough Award
* 2006: Popsav Awards; Best Rock and Alternative Band, and Best Video Award for "Bir Kadın Çizeceksin."
* 2007: Radio Boğaziçi; Best Animation Video for "Yalan"
* 2007: Kanaltürk Award Ceremony; Best Video Award for "Bir Kadın Çizeceksin" and Best Band
* 2007: Yıldız Technical University. Best Band
* 2009: MTV EMA 09; Best Turkish Act
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