She was born in Şarkışla district of Sivas Province on 20 November 1945, to a father who immigrated from Skopje, and a mother from Mardin.

[1] Her parents moved frequently and she had to attend primary and secondary schools in various cities such as Kayseri, Konya and Edirne.

Her ex boyfriend Tarık Akan, she played in films Mavi Boncuk, Yalancı Yarim, Feryat.

[4] She also performed the famous song Gole Sangam with Ava Bahram during a joint concert in 2018 in Istanbul.

[5] Sayın, who has appeared in various movies and TV series throughout her career, was given the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the 53rd International Antalya Film Festival in 2016.