By: Yomna Walid&nbsp;
At just 16, Alexandrian actor Badr Mohamed has captured audiences with his breakthrough performance in Siret Ahl El-Daye, one of this year&rsquo;s most talked-about films. His path into acting was anything but planned&mdash;it began when his teacher spotted a casting call on social media and encouraged him to audition. That chance encounter led to Badr&rsquo;s very first scene opposite the legendary singer Mohamed Mounir.
In the film, Badr takes on the role of Daye, a young man with albinism who dreams of becoming a singer. Guided by his teacher&rsquo;s support, Daye pursues his passion and crosses paths with unforgettable characters, portrayed by stars Ahmed Helmy, Mohamed Mamdouh, Amina Khalil, and Sabry Fawwaz.
NileFM sat down with Badr Mohamed to discuss his unexpected journey, the challenges of his debut role, and his hopes for the future of his cinematic career.
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What encouraged you to take on this experience for the first time? Honestly, I&rsquo;ve always dreamed of being an actor and becoming famous. When the opportunity came, I felt like it was my chance to chase that dream. What attracted you most to the character &ldquo;Daye&rdquo; and made you excited to play the role? The story of chasing dreams and hope really touched me. I felt connected to him from the start. Even though you had no prior acting experience, your performance stood out. How did you prepare for filming? I trained a lot with acting coach Nadeem. And when it came to filming, director Karim El Shenawy guided me on how to embrace the character fully.
<a href="https://ibb.co/Txbh0k5n"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/zT7f2rwL/2.png" alt="2" border="0" /></a> The film balances joy and sadness. How did you manage to express such contrasting emotions on screen? It wasn&rsquo;t easy, but with the director&rsquo;s help, I learned how to adapt. When I saw how much the film succeeded, I felt proud, like my voice had truly reached people. The film has received important awards at festivals. How did that make you feel? It was an incredible feeling. For me, it was proof that nothing is impossible&mdash;any dream can be achieved with hard work and persistence. What did you learn from working with director Karim El Shenawy? He taught me that when an actor hears &ldquo;action,&rdquo; he should leave everything else behind and just live as the character. You worked alongside big names like Mohamed Mounir and Ahmed Helmy. Was there a moment with them that especially impacted you? There wasn&rsquo;t a specific incident, but being around such legends was inspiring. How did you find the audience&rsquo;s reactions after the film&rsquo;s release and its buzz on social media? I saw it as a huge success. The film delivered a message that nothing is impossible, and that was powerful for me.
<a href="https://ibb.co/PsJZ1wVT"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/DPmDw5jG/3-76.png" alt="3-76" border="0" /></a> Since you yourself have albinism, how do you feel your role helped raise awareness? The film didn&rsquo;t directly focus on albinism, but I believe it still sent a message to people with albinism&mdash;or anyone who feels different&mdash;that differences aren&rsquo;t obstacles. For me, the sun can be tougher to deal with than for others, but I&rsquo;ve learned to live with it. Between your studies and acting career, how do you balance both? Honestly, I couldn&rsquo;t balance them perfectly, but I did my best, and thankfully, I succeeded. If you could describe your artistic journey so far in one word, what would it be? Enthusiasm.
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SfjVrhfYlw4" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Badr Mohamed describes his journey as one that started with coincidence but quickly turned into proof that dreams are within reach. His story reflects not only talent but also determination, and he hopes to continue creating roles that leave a lasting mark on both cinema and society.
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