Nilperi Şahinkaya Celebrates Birthday with a Bold Gift from Her Partner
Turkish actress Nilperi Şahinkaya marked her 37th birthday on February 22, 2026, with a uniquely personalized gift from her boyfriend, Baturalp Bekar. The present, a custom-made cake, has quickly become a social media talking point.
According to reports, Bekar commissioned a cake featuring a leopard-print design and a sculpted image of himself in muscular form and revealing underwear. The cake also included the message, “Eat me, my love.”
Şahinkaya responded to the surprising confection with humor, stating, “I’ve turned 4 years old, I’m so excited, here I am with my kindergarten friends! Baturalp from 2A, thank you for the surprise celebration.”
The unusual gift has garnered significant attention in Turkish media, with outlets describing it as unprecedented. This playful exchange between the couple highlights the growing trend of personalized and extravagant birthday gestures among Turkish celebrities.
Nilperi Şahinkaya has established herself as a prominent figure in Turkish cinema, with roles in popular series such as ‘Yasak Elma.’ She began her acting career during her university years, appearing in the TV series ‘Deniz Yıldızı’ and gaining wider recognition for her role in ‘Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki.’
Born in Senegal on February 23, 1988, to a diplomat father, Şahinkaya spent her formative years traveling the world before pursuing her passion for acting at Bilkent University. Her diverse background and talent have contributed to her rising success in the Turkish entertainment industry.
