Egyptian actress Sawsan El-Sayed recently shared aspects of her life and career in an interview with Lamis El-Hadidi on the "Al-Suwar" program aired on Al-Nahar channel. She described herself as a fighter who sticks to her beliefs, noting that this approach has come at a cost. El-Sayed emphasized that she does not view her career path as a series of sacrifices but rather as a journey she loved and was passionate about since childhood.
El-Sayed discussed her early days in the acting profession, mentioning that her generation had to work hard to establish themselves, starting from small theaters like the Ataba and Al-Taliaa. She considers this challenging beginning as a stroke of good luck, as it allowed her to learn from experienced professionals who taught her the value of hard work and dedication to her craft. El-Sayed expressed her admiration for the late actress Sanaa Gamil, who she considers a mentor.
The actress revealed that she spent around 10 years learning from Sanaa Gamil, describing her as a significant influence on her career. El-Sayed recounted her experience working with Gamil and the late actor Gamil Rاتب on a TV series filmed in Greece. She fondly remembered the time she spent with them and described Gamil's approach to preparing for roles as a school in itself.
El-Sayed talked about the impact of renowned directors and actors she has worked with, stating that they saw her potential and worked to develop it. She mentioned that Sanaa Gamil once told her that she felt El-Sayed could be her successor, but El-Sayed humbly disagreed. El-Sayed highlighted Gamil's unique charisma and expressions, noting that there is indeed a school of acting that bears her name.
The actress discussed her experience working with the late director Atef El-Tayeb on the film "Katiebat El-Edaam," which she described as teaching her the importance of going above and beyond in her work. El-Sayed also spoke about the late director Redwan El-Kashif, describing him as passionate about portraying the lives of ordinary people.
El-Sayed reflected on her relationship with the late director Osama Fawzi, which lasted 15 years, although they were only married for five years. She described Fawzi as a respectful person, both professionally and personally, and noted that their relationship ended due to differences in opinion.
Throughout her interview, El-Sayed expressed her appreciation for the experiences and lessons she has accumulated throughout her life and career. She emphasized the importance of perseverance and staying true to one's beliefs, even when faced with challenges.
Key points
- Sawsan El-Sayed views her life and career as a journey of passion and hard work.
- The actress credits her generation's challenging beginnings for teaching her the value of dedication and perseverance.
- El-Sayed admires the late Sanaa Gamil as a mentor and significant influence on her career.
