Shukran Mortaja begins filming "The King's Family" as Sondos.

Actress Shukran Murtaja has begun filming her first scenes in the series "The King's Family," directed by Mohamed Abdel Aziz, in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The series is a social drama and is slated to air during the upcoming Ramadan season.

"Sondos"... a woman fighting the harshness of reality

Mortaja plays the role of "Sondos," a poor woman from a working-class neighborhood who faces harsh challenges after her husband, Faisal (Jamal Al-Ali), abandons her, leaving her alone to face the burdens of life and raise her son. Sondos works selling junk at a modest stall, but finds herself in conflict with her brother, Abu Qasim, who refuses to lend her a helping hand. As events unfold, she enters into a romantic relationship with a younger man, facing new choices that change the course of her life.

Pivotal role and complex plot

The character of "Sondos" is not limited to a single dramatic plot line, but rather forms a pivotal axis that intersects with multiple events and characters, making her a key element in the work's balance. Through this story, the series sheds light on the social challenges faced by women in marginalized environments and presents multi-dimensional human conflicts.

Production Supervisors and Heroes

The series is written by a writing workshop under the supervision of director Mohammed Abdel Aziz, with the participation of Shadi Kiwan, Maan Sakbani, and Mayada Ibrahim. It includes an elite group of stars, most notably: Salloum Haddad, Abdel Hadi Al-Sabbagh, Salma Al-Masry, Nadine Khoury, Lujain Ismail, Joan Khader, Walaa Azzam, Madiha Kenaifati, Rana Risha, Hoda Al-Shaarawi, and Tim Aziz. The production is handled by “Ayham Qabnoud Media” in cooperation with “Afamia International” Company, under the general supervision of producer Firas Al-Jajah.