Actress Yosra El Lozy spoke about the immense psychological and physical pressures she faced while portraying the character of “Dalia” in the series “Kan Yama Kan” (Once Upon a Time). She emphasized that her complete immersion in the details of the character’s human experience, including her struggles and suffering, left her completely exhausted immediately after filming wrapped. Her body suddenly stopped moving, and she found herself bedridden for a full week, unable to perform even the simplest daily tasks.
During her appearance on the program “Ma’akom” (With You) with journalist Mona El Shazly, broadcast on ON channel, El Lozy explained that the intense immersion in some complex roles always requires her to undergo a recovery journey after each drama season to regain her psychological and physical balance. This includes attending psychological and physical therapy sessions, exercising, and spending time in nature to cleanse herself of the lingering effects of the characters.
For her part, journalist Mona El Shazly praised El Lozy’s performance, noting that her calm demeanor and genuine expressions lend her work exceptional credibility, allowing it to quickly resonate with the audience. This was clearly evident in the series “Once Upon a Time,” where her performance garnered widespread praise from both critics and viewers.
Regarding the behind-the-scenes aspects of the production, El Lozy revealed details about the controversy surrounding the divorce scene in front of the marriage officiant, which became a trending topic on social media. She explained that the phrase “I love you,” uttered by actor Maged El Kedwany, was not in the script but came as a spontaneous improvisation during the camera’s actual rolling. This resulted in her reaction and her freezing in place, both genuinely and spontaneously, adding depth and authenticity to the visual scene.
El Lozy added that director Karim El Adl encouraged this approach and expressed his admiration for the scene. She emphasized that the work environment was based on human discussions and allowed for improvisation to serve the dramatic development. She also mentioned that she suggested adding a “final embrace” scene before the departure, as “Dalia” did not hate her husband but was experiencing a complex situation. This was done to ensure that they presented realistic characters that avoided stereotypes and touched upon the essence of human relationships.
