Love Island’s Ekin-Su rubs shoulders with Broadway elite as she glams up for Tony Awards
LOVE Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu looked sensational in a semi-sheer mesh frock as she glammed up for the prestigious Tony Awards.
The reality TV favourite, 29, rubbed shoulders with the showbiz elite at the swanky event, the 77th of its kind, in New York City.
Ekin-Su donned a long-sleeve bodycon dress which combined a chocolate brown slip with a semi-sheer diamante fabric worn over the top.
It featured a thigh-high split, giving a glimpse at the actress and singer’s black strappy heeled shoes.
The Turkish star – who triumphed in Love Island 2022 with ex Davide Sanclimenti, 29 – wore her brunette locks in a poker straight style flowing over her shoulders.
Keeping her make-up fresh, she opted for nude lipstick and a slick of black mascara.
Ekin-Su posed for a series of snaps on the Red Carpet before heading inside the David H. Koch Theatre at the Lincoln Centre.
She was joined by a gaggle of A-Listers, with the likes of actress Angelina Jolie, singer Jennifer Hudson and musician Alicia Keys among the names on the guest list.
It came just a day after she flashed her figure in a plunging gold dress at another swanky event in LA.
HOME TURF
Despite living it up at a series of fun events Stateside, The Traitors US star has also clocked up further success back on home turf.
She recently revealed how she has invested her earnings and bought her first property.
The telly favourite, who has also starred on Celebrity Big Brother, celebrated the milestone on Instagram.
She wrote on social media: “Can’t believe I’ve just bought my own home… just before I turn 30.”
It was a double celebration as her book Be Your Own Best Friend had also shot straight to the top of Amazon‘s Hot New Releases chart.
Talking of the candid tome, she previously told us: “I’ve got a book coming out which is all about me and the people I’ve met in life.
“You are going to know who I am. You’re going to know why I am the way I am.
Love Island winners - where they are now
Every year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you though all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50K, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.
2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won show have two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
“From childhood traumas to extreme bullying to boyfriends continuously breaking my heart, why I felt abandoned. Why I was always closer to older people.
“So it’s everything, my experience with Davide, there’s a lot in there.
“I’m done hiding. I’m done lying and protecting other people, this is my truth.”
She confirmed her shock split with the Rome businessman back in January.
They called time on their romance after The Sun revealed an OnlyFans model had left them on the verge of a second break-up.
At the time, Ekin-Su said she made the decision to end their relationship in a lengthy statement on Instagram, in which she opened up: “The last 18-months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship.
“Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other.
“Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways..
“Breakups are never easy. For any couple. And we hope that our privacy will be respected. I enjoyed our time together and the memories we made.
“Thank you for your continued support.
“It’s been so lovely to have you follow our Love Island journeys together since the villa and we hope you’ll continue to follow our careers as we go off in our own directions. Love always, Ekin-Su.”