Biography
Evcimik studied dance and ballet at the academy of music at Mimar Sinan University. In an interview she revealed that she worked as a sales agent for a life insurance company before starting her career. After graduation she worked at plays as actress and dancer. She also acted in the films "Hababam Sınıfı Güle Güle" ve "Kızlar Sınıfı".
Her debut album named "Abone" was released in 1991 and was a great success selling around 2 million copies. "Kendine Gel" was her second album and was released in 1993. Her third album "Yonca Evcimik '94" was released in 1994. In 1995 she released "I'm Hot For You" followed by her fifth album called "Günaha Davet" in 1998. In 2001 she released "Herkes Baksın Dalgasına" and in 2002 a remix album called "The Best of Yoncimix Remixes". Yonca is affectionately called "Yoncimik" by her fans.
She was a judge on the reality talent program "Benimle Dans Eder misin?" on Kanal D.
Evicimik is one of the pioneers of 90s Turkish Pop Music which is characterized by easy listening.
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