[1][2][3] Sayar was born in 1939 to Circassian mother and Macedonian Turkish father from İstanbul.

[4] Before pursuing an acting career, she attended the American Academy for Girls.

[1] Leyla Sayar briefly held the first runner-up title for the beauty pageant Miss Turkey.

[1] Her aunt was married to a business magnate from the United States, and this contact led Leyla Sayar to get offers abroad.

[1] Leyla Sayar released various books, including Altın Kalem, Erdemin Sırları, Meleğin Sözleri, Mühür, and Mürşit.