Yasra El Lozy Confesses About Depression and Behind the Scenes of "Lam Shamsya"

In a bold and touching TV interview, veteran actress Yousra El Lozy was a guest on the program "The Last Word" presented by veteran media personality Lamis El Hadidi on ONE TV, where she revealed a major surprise related to her portrayal of the silent and depressed character "Rabab" in the series "Lam Shamsya", which aired in the second half of last Ramadan and sparked widespread societal debate. In the course of her conversation, Yousra opened her heart and spoke honestly about her personal experience with antidepressants, and how this experience contributed to her deep understanding of the character she brilliantly portrayed on screen.

"Dead Feelings"... Yousra relates her personal experience to "Rabab's" suffering . In a low voice and with eyes that held a lot of meaning, Yousra El Lozy said: “I suffered in my life for a period of time from antidepressants, and they killed all the feelings inside me. I didn’t know if I was happy or upset, like the character of Rabab in Lam Shamsya.” This frank confession revealed a hidden and deep connection between the artist and the character she played, explaining how Yousra was able to understand the complex psychological state that “Rabab” had been living in since the beginning of the events, a state that made her appear as if she had no soul and was unable to interact normally with her surroundings.

"A call changed everything." Yousra tells the story of how she joined "Lam Shamsya ." Speaking about the behind-the-scenes details of her joining this important drama, Yousra happily recounted: “I was happy when director Karim El-Shenawy called me, and I told my husband El-Shenawy to call me and I would be with him in the series. I also agreed to work immediately after the call.” She added enthusiastically: “When the director sent me a message, I was in Berlin filming a movie, and suddenly I found him calling me and sending me a message. I was very happy.” This eagerness and immediate acceptance of the role reflects Yousra’s deep appreciation for director Karim El-Shenawy’s working style and her great confidence in his artistic vision.

"Smooth Silence"... Yousra praises Karim El Shenawy's genius directing Yousra's praise wasn't limited to the director himself, but extended to his distinctive working style, as she said: "I love his work very much. His method is always smooth, without complications. The thing I love most about him is his intelligent use of moments of silence, and this is not only in the character of Rabab, but in all of his work." This focus on the "smoothness of silence" as one of the director's most prominent tools reveals a deep understanding of the power of the image and the silent dramatic moment in conveying feelings and emotions to viewers.

"Psychological Counseling in the Service of Art"... Yousra Reveals Her Preparations for the Role Speaking about her understanding of the character of "Rabab" and how she prepared to embody it, Yousra revealed that she sought the help of a private therapist to draw on her experience and insights to understand the dimensions of this complex character. She said, "I consulted a therapist about the role, and I lived with her through the character's background and specific scenes." This use of specialized expertise confirms Yousra's keenness to deliver an honest and responsible performance that touches on the character's psychological reality.

With these honest confessions and detailed insights, actress Yasra El Lozy opens a new window into her experience in the series "Lam Shamsya," emphasizing that true art stems from a deep understanding of the human psyche and its diverse experiences. She also emphasizes that an artist can find in their personal experience the key to understanding the character they portray on screen, thereby touching the hearts and minds of viewers with sincerity and authenticity.