List of Famous people born in Istanbul Province

Hatice Yıldız Levent, better known by her stage name Muazzez Ersoy, is a Turkish classical music singer. In 1998, with the suggestion of the 33rd government of Turkey's Ministry of Culture, she was chosen as a State Artist. Due to singing nostalgic songs, she is also known with the title "Nostalgia Queen" inside Turkey. In 2006, she was chosen as a goodwill ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Mehmet Kerem Tunçeri is a Turkish former professional basketball player who played at the point guard and shooting guard positions. He is 194 cm in height and 86 kg (190 lbs.) in weight.

Sanem Çelik is a Turkish actress, artist and dancer.

Zeki Rıza Sporel was a Turkish football player. He plied his trade at the striker position for Fenerbahçe and the Turkey national football team. His career started in the Fenerbahçe youth teams until he was promoted to the senior team. Zeki spent his entire career with the club, setting numerous records. He was also a forerunner for Turkey, becoming the first player to score for the team. He is often cited as one of the best strikers in Turkish football history. He was also active in politics as he became a member of the Democrat Party in 1946.

Enis Arıkan is a Turkish actor.

Ahmet Çakar is a Turkish sportscaster and a former football referee.

Rutkay Aziz is a Turkish actor. He has appeared in more than twenty films since 1987.

Mehmet Ozan Dolunay is a Turkish actor. He is known for his role as Mert in Star TV series Yüksek Sosyete opposite Meriç Aral and Cenk Karaçay in Kanal D series Zalim istanbul.

Cemil Turan is a former Turkish football player and the current Director of Fenerbahçe S.K. Academy.

Ferzan Özpetek is a Turkish-Italian film director and screenwriter, residing in Italy.