Tunisian star Hend Sabri was a guest on the program “With Mona El-Shazly” on ON TV, in a candid and transparent interview. During the interview, she discussed her relationship with Egypt, the behind-the-scenes details of her recent artistic projects, and a painful personal experience she is having for the first time since the passing of her mother.
Sabry expressed her complete rejection of the campaigns questioning her love and loyalty to Egypt, emphasizing that her connection to the country transcends mere residency and work; it is a true sense of belonging, especially since she has lived there for more years than in her native Tunisia.
Sabry also addressed the controversy that arose previously due to a story she posted during the war, explaining: “Everyone at that time was striving to support our brothers and sisters in Palestine. I posted the story in conjunction with calls for international marches in Europe without fully understanding its implications. As soon as I grasped the situation, I deleted it immediately.”
The Tunisian star added that her connection to Egypt is both familial and personal, as she is married to an Egyptian and her daughters hold dual citizenship. She expressed her pride in participating in prominent national works such as the series “Counterattack” and the film “The Passage,” which she considered a turning point that allowed her to stand before President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
In the artistic context, Hend Sabry praised the high level of competition in the drama season and the distinguished productions of the United Media Services Company. She specifically mentioned actress Reham Abdel Ghafour for her role in the series “The Story of Narges,” emphasizing that she made sure to send her a special message to express her respect for her unparalleled artistic dedication.
She also described actor Bassem Samra as a “legend” for his performance in the series “Magic Eye,” praising the talent of young actor Essam Omar, in addition to her great admiration for the music and costumes in the series “Immunity” and its ability to accurately and skillfully recreate the 1980s era.
Hend Sabry revealed a funny family anecdote surrounding the release of her hit film “The Blue Elephant 2,” confirming that she had completely forbidden her two daughters (then aged 8 and 10) from watching it in the cinema, fearing they would be traumatized by seeing their mother in such a frightening role.
She indicated that she is now considering watching the film with them, as they are older and better able to distinguish between acting and reality.
