Near-Fatal Accident Transforms Acclaimed Actor Mem Ferda into Celebrated Poet

Esteemed British Actor and Acclaimed Film Producer Mem Ferda takes a profound step into the literary world by releasing his first poetry anthology, ‘HAPPYAGONY – A Collection of Poems by Mem Ferda’.

London, England, United Kingdom, January 10, 2025 — Mem Ferda was an action star known for captivating performances in films like Pusher, Plastic, Revolver, London Heist and The Devil’s Double before a dramatic accident changed the scope of his life forever. Now, he channels his artistic expression into a new medium, unveiling a poetry collection that explores the essence of human experience with unfiltered emotion and insights. 

From a tumultuous life filled with dramatic extremes, Ferda’s poetry touches on universal themes such as Youth, Wealth, Society, Love and Grief. The anthology emerged after a devastating fall off rocks at Pevensey Bay during a photoshoot in 2023. The severity of the fall necessitated immediate surgical intervention on both of Mem’s legs and forced him into a lengthy recovery process. Following a year of intensive physiotherapy, Mem regained the ability to ambulate; however, physical therapy remains ongoing. 

Discovering A Passion For Poetry

The extreme downtime experienced from his fall gave Mem time to reflect on his life and explore new avenues. He unveiled his poetic talent with the publication of HAPPYAGONY in November 2024, a collection of poems showcasing his literary skill and offering a glimpse into his healing journey. Drawing from the highs and lows of his dynamic life, Ferda’s work in poetry is as compelling and impactful as his acting, inviting readers to explore the depths of human emotion and resilience. 

HAPPYAGONY promises to engage readers with its range of feelings, from raw and gritty to inspiring and vivid, reflecting the intensity of what Mem Ferda Poet Actor has been through. The collection comprises fifty poems accompanied by beautiful illustrations, each a testament to Ferda’s journey toward healing and his embrace of poetry as a form of catharsis. 

A Number 1 Amazon Best Seller

HAPPYAGONY is more than just a poetry book – it’s an intimate look at a man who has continually transformed personal adversity into creative expression. On its release, the book reached No.1 Position in the Amazon Best Sellers List in four categories. Number one in ‘Hot New Releases’, ‘British and Irish Poetry’, ‘Poetry Anthologies’, and Best Seller in ‘Love Poems’ – later achieving a number one in ‘Contemporary Poetry’. It was also awarded a Literary Titan Gold Award, along with other accolades. 

‘HAPPYAGONY – A Collection of Poems by Mem Ferda’ is now available on Amazon in paperback, hardback, Kindle and audiobook formats. It is also available worldwide at major bookstores such as Waterstones and WHSmith. 

About Mem Ferda

Mem Ferda is a celebrated British actor and award-winning film producer who now composes poetry to reflect his unique life. He was born in South-West London to a Turkish father and a polyglot mother and went on to star in over 200 films and TV shows. After a devastating accident in 2023, he turned his attention to poetry before releasing his first book in 2024.

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