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Ghada Adel

On the big screen she is everyone’s ideal woman. But in real life, Ghada Adel doesn’t quite see it that way. She is a natural emblem of beauty, a talented, intuitive actress and a loving, compassionate mother. I got a chance to uncover the most unblemished, white hearted person on earth; she really deserves to be Best Actress for 2008. Ghada Adel is an icon for all girls to emulate. It was my first time to see her but I felt I knew her for quite a long time. Her recent choices and performance have burdened her with a huge responsibility and placed her alongside Egypt’s most shining, endowed and responsible actresses. Thus she really deserves to be identified, Best Actress of 2008. Her effort in developing her talent has been very apparent lately. We had a little yak about everything.
First of all, congratulations for winning best actress in DG festival annual vote;
Thank you so much, I am so happy about that, I have been dreaming to win this prize and I think it came in the right time.
Ghada Adel is sparkling nowadays more than any other time, why is that?
I believe concentration and making the right choice is the secret. After doing successful roles as in "Malaky Iskenderia", and "Fe Shakt Misr El Gedida", my fans and critics are anticipating more. I am determined to try my best to never disappoint them and always be up to their expectations. When you are on the right path, you must aim to never loose focus. So I concentrate a lot in my choices and then performance. To diverse my roles and play all kinds of characters, not to be framed in the sweetie beautiful girl role.
Don't you think that now is the right time to have films specifically written for you as we see now Yasmin Abdel Aziz in her latest movie?
To tell you the truth, all entertainers dream of having films written specifically for them, but here in Egypt this is only happening for heroes not heroines. I'm not bothered by the quantity, I care about the quality. For instance, I can do small roles as long as they are significant and good ones.
You are married to producer and director Magdy El Hawary as we all know, don't you think that you have more of a chance to have films of your own than others?
Well it is not about producing and money, it is about finding a good script and story and then all comes. For example "Fe Shakt Misr El Gedida" movie, the hero here was the story and the script - not one person. Of course Magdy helped me a lot, but I also worked with many others and most of my latest accomplishments are not with Magdy.
Just four series in T.V, why is that?
This is true I started in "Wageh El Qamar" with the great Faten Hamama, it was an opportunity every one dreams of. In this experience I tried to store in my mind all the details and lessons I acquired from this great actress. It was something like going to a university or school. And then "Mabrouk Galak Qalaq" with Hany Ramzy. It was a very good series where the young and old loved it, equally. "El Masrawaya" was my third work in T.V and of course it was a very good opportunity to work with Ismail Abdel Hafez and Osama Anwar Okasha. And last but not least "Qaleb Mayet". T.V enters our homes so it is very important to be selective and respect the audiences. Also I don't like to repeat myself; I have a new script for a beautiful series where my role is a little bit similar to Nesma in "Qaleb Mayet" that is why I can't do it. I want to act all kinds of characters; this is my dream in T.V and Cinema.
Do you consult others in the pick of movies or series you act in, or is it your decision alone?
Well Magdy is the only one I consult; after I read the script I give it to Magdy and he advises me with his opinion. Of course if the character doesn't touch me deeply, I don't play it. Any movie is a joint effort and as I told you initially the script is the source of success intended for any work.
What do you think of the new trend of what they call 'Youth Cinema', where all the actors and actresses in the movie are new faces as in "Awaet Faragh" and other new movies?
I'm fond of it and totally support it. The cinema industry is a rolling ongoing cycle and the appearance of new faces makes it continue forever. I don't like the idea of the one and only hero. Any movie is a joint effort and as I told you initially the script is the source of success intended for any work.
What about festivals and are you keen to attend?
As a matter of fact I wasn't, this year was my first year to attend The Cairo International Film Festival. I was very shy to walk on the red carpet. I felt that I wasn't up to it, but lately after what I achieved I have more self confidence to attend and participate in big festivals, especially our festival. I believe that any festival will never sparkle or succeed without its stars.
What about awards and prizes?
Previously I never cared about it, but after I experienced it, I would like to have an award daily. It is very essential for the actor to be appreciated, it gives us a boost. Every time you receive an award you try more to enhance your talent and capabilities.
"Fe Shaket Misr El Gedida" let's talk about it…
I was shooting 'Galateny Mogramen' movie at the time and also liked this movie a lot. Great director Mohamed Khan sent me a message telling me" if you want to act, call me". I was shocked and surprised. I called him and he gave me the script of the movie. Magdy read it first and told me you have to do this movie, it is an exceptional piece of art. Of course I was very anxious and confused. I must admit, I didn't prepare for the role; I just used my intuition to act. Mohamed Khan told me later "just be as you are now, always using your sentiment and instinct". And this is what I am truly doing, to be natural allowing each character capture me. I consider it a great movie - without a doubt an important milestone in my career.
Where do you see yourself in two years?
Just acting, I love what I am doing and would love to continue doing so until my last breath.
Kids, home, and of course Magdy, what about them and how do you manage your time; I believe it is very difficult?
They are the most important thing in my whole life. Motherhood experience taught me a lot of things that are hard to explain. What's more, I improved as an actress. All the feelings of anxiety, caution and love you go through with your kids give you more experience in life. I would never give up this happiness for anything. My mother helped me a lot in raising my children and that's how I was able to have time to act.
Five kids and still maintain a slim figure, how is that?
This is my nature; I am a very active person, moving all the time. And of course the effort I do with my kids, it is a natural sport.
What is new for Ghada Adel?
In T.V I am reading some scripts but haven't t decide yet. As for the cinema I'll start shooting a new movie called "El Watar" with Magdy.
Thank you so much, it was really a nice interview.
Thank you; it was my pleasure and Happy New Year to you and all DG readers.



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