Exclusive Interview with Actress Maha Nassar: Her Success in Ramadan Series and Experience with “Under Guardianship”

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She is “Fatima” in the canto market, the wife who suffers from the absence of her husband because of the war, and falls in love with many dramatic paradoxes that show different feelings and fluctuates between several things. And she is “Sana”, the sister who protects her sister from her deceased husband’s family “under guardianship … With 3 personalities, she managed to achieve not only success, but also a remarkable presence in these works, and among them she reserves a large space in the hearts of the audience who follow these works, in every work she managed “Maha Nassar” presents a different character with her independent details, and confirms in her interview with “Al-Arabiya.net” that she is happy and even proud of what she presented this year in the Ramadan season in terms of the diversity of personalities, especially her role in the series “Under Guardianship”.

* How did you react when you were offered the series “Under Guardianship”?

As soon as he offered me the job, I agreed immediately before I read the script or get to know the character I would present. After I found out at first sight the name of Mona Zaki, as well as the director Mohamed Shaker, who nominated me to participate in the series, the most important thing that distinguishes the director Mohamed Shaker is his interest in details and his own vision .

I also felt very happy after I learned that I was presenting the character of Mona Zaki’s sister. There was another joy when I learned that when I was nominated for this role, everyone was happy and received it with unanimous approval, and the truth is that this work fulfilled my long-cherished wish, which is acting in front of the artist Mona Zaki.

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* How was your first meeting with Mona Zaki, and how did you find cooperation with her?

The first meeting between me and Mona Zaki really shocked me when I saw her walking in front of me, so I could not at that time recognize her because she entered the role of the character, and not getting to know her proves that she is an actress whose feelings are always present and possesses great talent, and the truth is on a personal level when I dealt with her I found that she is a very respectable person, And a nice and classy woman, no matter how much I talk about her morals, I will not be able to give her her due, just as she is on the set of another woman from Mona that I know.

* The series is being filmed in many real locations, so what are the difficulties that they faced?

The truth about myself I did not encounter any difficulties at work, we were traveling to Damietta, Alexandria and Port Said, to film the work scenes, which were actually filmed at sea and in real places and not graphic as some think.

But during the filming period, sometimes we film in summer clothes in the winter time, or we wear winter clothes in the summer time. For example, in the decoration of Sana’s house in Alexandria, my temperature was 40 and I felt very tired, but thank God no one felt, because I was taking painkillers and many antidepressants and filming the scene. This is not heroic on my part, because all artists are exposed to these difficult situations.

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* And how did you find the reactions that spread after showing the first episodes of the series?

I felt very happy, and the reason is that we presented a work that carries a message of interest to people for a cause that no one focuses on well and stands for a solution to its crises, which required me to be very familiar with the laws related to children and guardianship, which is impressive to me, and the fact is that the director Muhammad Shaker Khudair He made a great effort for this work to get out of the way it is, and the truth is that the positive reactions to my role in the series exceeded all my expectations.

As for your role, “Sana”, what motivated you?

“Sana” is a character close to every Egyptian girl, as she always tries to take what is rightfully hers. She does not remain silent or calm down, as she has a strong personality.

Is it similar to you in some details?

No.. Honestly, I give a lot of gifts from Sana, because I do not like to annoy anyone or embarrass anyone, so that I feel ashamed of asking for something of my right just so as not to embarrass the feelings of those who stand in front of me or ask them to request, but Sana does not remain silent about her right. So this is the difference between us.

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* And who is “under guardianship” for your role in the series “Souk El Kanto”, the character is very stressful, tell us about it?

Indeed, the character exhausted me a lot, so when I was offered the role, I welcomed the participation in the series because my personality in the work is different, but it required me to focus intensely. The work is loaded with various dramatic details, and the truth is that I am very happy with the success of the series and its high viewership during the holy month.

How did you get nominated for the Kanto Market series?

Director Hussein Al-Manbawi is the one who nominated me for the series “Souk El Kanto”. When I read the script, I was very impressed and immediately agreed to participate. I was also encouraged by the fact that the work includes many stars.

* Many rumors and accusations spread that the series is adapted from the international series peaky blinders.?

The Kanto Market series is not adapted from any other work of art, as it is completely different and special for us in presenting it.

* How were the scenes of your cooperation with your husband, director Hussein Al-Manbawi? What is your response to criticizing the public for supporting your artwork on an ongoing basis?

My husband, Hussein Al-Manbawi, treats me like any artist because he does not like media in the field of art, and I do not need media in order to work, as I have participated in many important artworks for 10 years, and I have received many awards, including an award for the series Taya and Sunset Oasis, and when it is shown For any artwork, I read the script first, then see if the role suits me or not.

* How did you find the experience of cooperation with Yasmine Abdelaziz?

Very enjoyable, especially since I was hoping to collaborate with her in a distinguished artwork. The most important thing that distinguishes her is that she is a fun and accurate personality in her work and loves her colleagues. My experience in the series “Darb Nar” is unique, and she is happy to cooperate with Yasmine Abdel Aziz, as she is an artist who always strives to present everything she can. He is different to the audience, and this year I presented a popular character in a different way and won the audience’s admiration.

* What about your participation in more than one artwork this season?

It was very difficult and exhausting, as it is difficult for the artist to participate in more than one artwork at the same time and in one season, but I hope the audience loved me with 3 different personalities.

* Where are you from the cinema?

My absence from the cinema is because I choose my roles carefully, and during the coming period I prefer between two works, but because of Ramadan works they are postponed, and I hope to present comedy in the cinema.

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