Reha Muhtar
Turkish media person
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Reha Muhtar (born 21 July 1959) is a Turkish anchorman, columnist and television reporter[1] of Iraqi Turkmen descent.
Reha Muhtar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 July 1959 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Alma mater | TED Ankara Koleji |
| Occupations | Anchorman, columnist, television reporter |
| Spouse |
Selin Çağlayan
(m. 1983; div. 1988) |
| Partner | Deniz Uğur (2008–2010) |
| Children | 3 (two with Uğur and one daughter with Nilüfer) |
He was first seen on TV as TRT's reporter from Turkey, Istanbul. Later he started hosting a debate program at show tv "Ateş Hattı" channel.[2] Later, on the private channel Show TV as an anchorman, he gained national fame. His chaotic, no-holds-barred news making, remarks and most importantly the bizarre questions he asked his guests made him a phenomenon in Turkey. He is also famous for his pumpkin argument with news audiences on Show TV.
He has hosted a talk show on Show TV with other Turkish celebrities Hülya Avşar, he is currently working as a columnist for a Turkish newspaper, Vatan.
Personal life
In 1983, he married journalist Selin Çağlayan[3] and their marriage lasted for five years. In 2001, he started a relationship with Nilüfer.[4] In 2003, the two announced their separation in a press release. Between 2006 and 2007 his relationship with Gülşen[5] made his name appear frequently in the media. In 2008, he started a relationship with Deniz Uğur which ended in 2010.[6] Reha Muhtar has a daughter with Nilüfer, adopted daughter Ayşe Nazlı. He has twins with Deniz Uğur, Mina and Poyraz born in 2009.[7]
