Quick Info
| Profession | Television presenter, broadcaster, entrepreneur, TV producer, businessman |
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Edirne, Turkey |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Acun Ilıcalı
03/10/2026
A formal process to expel Acun Ilıcalı from his membership of Fenerbahçe was officially started in October 2026. He is a former vice president of the club, and the application was reported in the Turkish press.
23/05/2026
Hull City, the English club owned by Acun Ilıcalı, won promotion to the Premier League in May 2026. The result marked a return to the top flight for the club under his ownership.
11/06/2025
Acun Ilıcalı resigned from Fenerbahçe's board and stepped down from his role as vice president after serving during the 2024-2025 period. The club publicly thanked him for his contributions, and Ilıcalı said he would now focus his attention on Hull City.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ali Acun Ilıcalı |
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| Known For | Founder of Acun Medya and owner of TV8, TV8.5, and Exxen |
| Notable Work | Reality and entertainment television production, including Survivor |
| Club Ownership | President and owner of Hull City AFC since 19/01/2022 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Completed basic education in Edirne; attended Kadıköy Maarif College and Anatolian High School in Istanbul |
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| College | Istanbul University (did not complete) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Ayça Çağla Altunkaya (m. 2024) |
| Children | Banu, Leyla, Yasemin, Melisa, and Miray |
| Previous Spouses | Seda Başbuğ (m. 1988; div. 1993); Zeynep Yılmaz (m. 2003; div. 2016); Şeyma Subaşı (m. 2017; div. 2018) |
Family
| Parents | Family originally from Erzurum |
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Career
| Started Career As | Sports journalist / television reporter |
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| Recent Milestones | Hull City AFC secured promotion to the Premier League in May 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Edirne to a family originally from Erzurum | |
| 2. Began his career in media after leaving university | |
| 3. Later became a major figure in Turkish television |
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