Seyhan Soylu is a well-known figure in Turkey, a high profile trans woman[1] and media figure who has ventured into politics several times.
[3] In 2007, she put herself forward to stand as a candidate for the DSP in the TBMM.
[2] In 2008 she was arrested as part of ongoing investigations into the Ergenekon scandal.
[4] In 2018 she put herself forward to stand as a candidate for the Felicity Party.
[5] Until 2012 she was director of the Turkish television channel 24 TV, where she was involved in the controversial program Penitents Compete.