Actress Entisar was a guest on the program “Ma’akum” with journalist Mona El-Shazly, where she opened up about her artistic and personal memories. She discussed the behind-the-scenes stories of her most famous dramas, revealed details of her long academic journey, and shared her controversial stance on women working.
Entisar emphasized that the series “Bent Esmaha Zat” (A Girl Named Zat) remains one of her most cherished works, noting that the continued audience engagement with it is the greatest testament to its success and impact. She explained that she connected with the character she portrayed from the very beginning of preparation because of its human qualities, which resembled those of her own grandmother. This helped her deliver a genuine and simple performance that resonated with viewers.
She added that the secret to the series’ distinction lies in its powerful portrayal of the transformations within Egyptian society. She affirmed that artistic works that rely on authentic human details and profound narratives never fade and remain etched in memory.
In another segment, Entisar revealed details of her long academic journey at the Faculty of Commerce at Alexandria University, which lasted 11 years before she graduated. She attributed this to her early involvement in artistic work and the constant commute between Cairo and Alexandria, where she would take books and notes to study on set and during breaks between scenes.
She also noted that this period coincided with her marriage and the birth of her two children. She explained that her determination to graduate despite these difficulties and the long timeframe stemmed from her desire to obtain a higher qualification, a prerequisite for joining the Actors’ Syndicate as a full member.
Intisar then surprised many by expressing her opposition to women working, saying, “I am against women working. Any woman you ask after 10 years of work, the hardships of the street, and neglecting her children will wish to stay home and rest,” expressing, in her spontaneous manner, the immense pressures faced by working women.
