Shukran Mortaja: My dream is to act in the Upper Egyptian dialect.

Actress Shukran Murtaja recalled her first experiences traveling outside Syria, noting that her first destination was Egypt, a trip that left a special impression on her memory.

Memories of the first trips... and koshari is a masterpiece

She described the trip as a "masterpiece" in every way, especially when she tasted Egyptian koshary for the first time, expressing her great admiration for its taste. She added that she has a special affection for Egypt and dreams of one day participating in Egyptian dramas, emphasizing her passion for the Upper Egyptian dialect and her desire to play a character that speaks it.

Khan al-Harir... the beginning that established its presence

Regarding her artistic beginnings, Mortaja spoke about her first real role in the series "Khan Al-Harir," which aired in the 1990s and achieved widespread popular success. She considered this work to be her true launching point toward fame, as it presented her to the public in a powerful way and established her presence on the Syrian drama scene. She believed that the experience brought her a great deal of maturity and was the beginning of a long career in the world of acting.

From Farida to Randa... the challenge of transitioning between characters

In a TV interview on the “Hadath Al Balad” program, Shukran Murtaja opened up about the difficulties she faced in playing the role of “Randa” in the series “Qata’ Wareed,” especially after she had previously presented a beloved comedic role as “Farida Al-Asaad” in the series “Game of Love.” She explained that the transition between the two characters was not easy, especially since the audience still has a cheerful image of Farida. Therefore, she put in a great effort to separate the two characters mentally and physically, in collaboration with director Tamer Ishaq, because the character of “Randa” carried a lot of anxiety and tension, and was radically different in terms of character and behavior.

From comedy to drama... appearance before soul

Regarding her approach to performing roles, Mortaja explained that she initially relies on the character's outward appearance before delving into their psychological depths. She said that the first step when reading a script is to imagine the character's general appearance, and then she begins to develop their features in full cooperation with the director and the production team, including fashion designers and makeup experts. She believes that appearance is the key to entering into depth, unlike some actors who start from within. She also expressed her happiness with her third experience with director Tamer Ishaq in "Qata' Wareed", after they had previously collaborated on two works, "Wardat Shamiya" and "Bayt Ahly", praising his directorial vision and attention to detail.