Abed Fahed: I fear failure and I refuse to be a testing ground.

Syrian star Abed Fahd was a guest on the "Code" program, airing on Dubai TV. During the interview, he offered an in-depth look at his artistic career, discussing his beginnings, successes, concerns, and even the recent controversy surrounding him. He emphasized the importance of returning to the cultural roots of art and thought in light of what he described as the "noise of the world."

Actor Abed Fahd said that people associating him with certain roles is a positive thing that makes him very happy, because it is proof that the characters he has played have left an impact on the audience. He added: In Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf, they love characters like “Jassas bin Murrah” and “Al-Hajjaj,” because historical figures there have a special impact, unlike in the Mediterranean countries, where audiences prefer the harsh, sarcastic character of “Officer Raouf.” This in itself is a positive thing, because it means that each region interacts with what touches it more.

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Abed Fahed: Damascus was the turning point Abed Fahed recalled his early days, noting that he was born into an artistic family. His father was the musician George Fahed, and he had been accustomed to seeing musical instruments and concerts since his childhood. However, his entry into the world of art was neither inevitable nor automatic.

He explained: “I am from the coastal city of Latakia, and there I suffered a health crisis due to the humidity that caused me asthma. The doctor advised me to move to a dry place, so I decided to move to Damascus, and there the features of my artistic journey began to take shape, despite the hunger, fatigue and alienation from my family. I lived in my aunt’s house, which was like a cultural forum, and there I met big stars, such as: Mohammed Al-Maghout, Muzaffar Al-Nawab, Melhem Barakat, Ragheb Alama, and Walid Tawfik. Fate, in addition to passion and genetic factors, played a big role in who I am today.”

Fahd also spoke about his constant fear of failure, noting that he had experienced things that weren't what he had expected, despite his initial belief in the quality of the script and the role. However, he was later surprised by deficiencies in execution and production.

He said, "This kind of surprise bothers me. I get angry, reprimand myself, and think carefully before repeating the experience with the same team. You shouldn't be part of an immature experiment, because success requires awareness of what we're doing. You can't enter the stage with a team that considers you a testing ground. That's a grave mistake."

Abed Fahed: I presented characters that revealed my psychological depths. Regarding the artistic characters he has played that have had a personal impact on him, Fahd said that the character of the jealous husband in the series "Game of Death" was a moving experience, explaining: "In the work, the character suffers because his wife ran away despite all the love he has for her, and he feels like he's giving everything he has without appreciation. This is similar to what happens in real life when you give and don't receive appreciation, and that leaves an internal impact."

The Syrian star also referred to the series "Point End," in which he played a character who accidentally commits a crime and tries to apologize to his wife and parents. He said, "This role pushed me to express intense emotions I didn't know I was capable of. I naturally hide my feelings, and I might have been embarrassed to cry in front of the camera, but here, it all came out."

Fahd chose three works that he described as being closest to his heart: “Al-Hajjaj” for the character’s richness, cruelty, and eloquence, to the point that his sermons became famous; his role in the series “Al-Wilada min Al-Khasira” as “Officer Raouf,” written by Samer Radwan, which he considered enjoyable due to its combination of ups and downs; and the series “Orchidea” as “Hassan Al-Sabah,” which he described as difficult, painful, and dangerous, and said that he has special respect for these characters.