Actor Meli Bendeli, Known As “Timsah Celil,” Admits Financial Hardship After Transition

Ahmet Melih Yilmaz, an actor who left an indelible mark in our memories with his portrayal of the character Timsah in the TV series Çukur, was a guest on psychologist Esra Ezmeci's YouTube channel. Bendeli, who stepped away from the industry after undergoing gender transition surgery, made headlines with his remarks on the show.

Ahmet Melih Yilmaz, an actor who etched himself into our memories with his portrayal of the character Timsah Celil in the series 'Çukur', underwent gender transition surgery in recent years.

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The famous actor, who managed to attract attention with his posts on social media, has also changed his name to Meli Bendeli, and began to make headlines with his statements.

In a conversation with Esra Ezmeci, the individual now known as Meli Bendeli revealed that she has been facing financial hardships since her disappearance from the industry.

The famous personality who once stated, 'I wish my profession hadn't been taken away from me because I wanted to be a woman,' has now revealed that she has been working as an escort due to her lack of funds. Meli Bendeli, who has openly shared her financial struggles, has confessed that she occasionally sacrifices her social life in order to afford fillers.

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