Reham Abdel Ghafour: My son's fear of death made me confront the bullies.

The Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria hosted the launch of Egyptian actress Reham Abdel Ghafour's masterclass, as part of the 11th Alexandria Short Film Festival. During the session, the artist offered an in-depth look at various milestones in her artistic career, both in drama and cinema, as well as a frank discussion about the personal and professional challenges she has faced. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Behind the scenes of the series "Zulm El-Mastaba": Three directors and production challenges

During the masterclass, Reham Abdel Ghafour discussed her experience in the series "Zulm El-Mastaba," which aired during last Ramadan and achieved remarkable success. She revealed that preparing for the project took a long time, including three director changes, which posed a major challenge for the production team.

Despite these changes, Reham emphasized that the atmosphere remained positive and professional thanks to the cooperation and professionalism demonstrated by the entire staff.

Frank Confessions About Bad Cinema Choices Reham Abdel Ghafour did not hesitate to admit to past artistic mistakes, especially in the cinematic field, stating: "For a long time, my choices in cinema were unsuccessful, and this affected me, and I will strive to address this issue in my upcoming works."

This statement reflects the artist's awareness of her desire to evolve and not cling to traditional roles, demonstrating true artistic maturity.

Early Childhood Pressures: “Children of Workers” and the Influence of Father’s Name

One of the most heartfelt moments of the interview was when Reham talked about the pressures she faced as the daughter of the great artist Ashraf Abdel Ghafour. “The term 'children of employees' put a lot of pressure on me, and for the first ten years of my career I felt like leaving the field, but I was determined to prove myself,” she said.

This insistence on asserting herself despite her artistic family background confirms her independent personality and her desire to be seen as an artist based on her talent, not her lineage.

Social media and its psychological impact: Frankly, it respects the audience. Reham Abdel Ghafour has made no secret of the psychological impact of social media, saying she's recently felt increasingly negative, particularly with bullying comments related to her appearance and aging.

She commented, "My response to the criticism was not only to defend myself, but also for the sake of the feelings of my young son, who suffers from a real fear of the idea of death and growing old."

This human interaction clearly shows a maternal and sensitive side to the person, and goes beyond a normal response to bullying. Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.

Finding Challenging Roles: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Reham concluded the interview by emphasizing her continuous efforts to present new and diverse roles that do not rely on repetition or technical safety. She said, "I always look for roles that provoke me artistically and give me a real challenge, and I've noticed that the audience has begun to appreciate this boldness."