The Harsh Criticism From a Turkish Actress Toward Wanda Nara for Her 'woman of the Year' Award

Wanda Nara continues to gain prominence in Türkiye, but not all reactions were positive. 

After receiving the award for "Best Woman of the Year", the media personality found herself at the center of a controversy with a Turkish entertainment figure.

Who is the Turkish artist who questioned Wanda Nara's award?

The criticism came from Gülben Ergen, a very popular actress and singer in Türkiye. The artist not only questioned the jury's choice but also made clear her sympathy for Mauro Icardi.

"We are curious to know the jury and their criteria for choosing Wanda Nara as the 'Woman of the Year' at the Best of Europe Awards ceremony," wrote Ergen.

Gülben Ergen's sharp comment during the ceremony

During the awards ceremony, the actress took advantage of her speech to make a remark that did not go unnoticed. While she was going on stage to receive her award, she mentioned the classic between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, fueling the sports rivalry.

Without mincing words, Ergen stated: "I'm a bit of a fan of Icardi because of my children, so I'm on his side." The phrase caused a stir in the local press, which quickly echoed the conflict.

Turkish media echoed the controversy

The dispute between Wanda Nara and Gülben Ergen reached the main news portals in Türkiye. Some of the most striking headlines were:

• "Gülben Ergen rebelled against Wanda Nara: why did they give this woman an award?" – Medya Faresi.
• "Gülben Ergen against Wanda Nara" – Cumhuriyet.
• "Gülben Ergen was outraged by the award to Wanda Nara" – Baska Gazete.

Wanda Nara's reaction after the controversy

Far from responding to the criticism, Wanda Nara showed pride in her recognition. Through her social media, she shared the cover of the newspaper Kelebek, where her name appeared prominently.