: Having previously converted to Christianity to marry Greek actor Yorgos Seitaridis in 2005 (taking the name Maria), Kazaz had already been a figure of religious controversy in Turkey.
Kazaz's 2012 activities are frequently analyzed in Turkish media as a case study of celebrity "search for identity." Her return to Islam and subsequent political and social commentary have made her a polarizing figure, with 2012 serving as the pivotal turning point where she moved away from her earlier "Western-oriented" lifestyle toward the more traditionalist stance she is known for today. A Long Story (2012) - Tugçe Kazaz as Minure - IMDb Tugçe Kazaz credited as playing... Minure. Tugçe Kazaz - IMDb Tugce Kazaz 2012
: Despite her shift toward acting, she remained a high-profile figure in the fashion world, appearing in events like Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul around this period. Public Image and Religious Transitions : Having previously converted to Christianity to marry
: Kazaz played the character Münire in this acclaimed film directed by Osman Sınav. Minure