Gupse Özay: A woman comedian fights stereotypes in Turkish films

Gupse Özay, 35, is a comedian, actress, screenwriter and film director in Istanbul, Turkey. While comedy and film have long been male dominated, she followed her passion and wrote, played and directed her own movies, which have been viewed by millions in her country. Her story is part of the “25 Women” series UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia produced for the Generation Equality campaign, marking the 25th year anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action.