By: Yomna Walid
The Ramadan drama "Sawa Sawa" has quickly emerged as one of the season&rsquo;s most emotional and impactful series, blending romance and drama while tackling sensitive social issues. Among the standout performances is that of Adham Zohney, who portrays Rezq, the brother of the main character played by Ahmed Malek.
In the series, Rezq faces a difficult reality as he lives with Down syndrome and becomes the target of a dangerous attempt to steal his organs, a storyline that sheds light on exploitation and vulnerability.
Although his role in "Sawa Sawa" drew significant attention this Ramadan, it was not Zohney&rsquo;s first appearance on screen. He previously worked alongside Ahmed Ezz in "Akhoya." He also appeared in "Case 404," considered one of the first Egyptian and Arab drama projects in which many leading roles were performed by actors with special needs.
NileFM spoke with Zohney about his role in "Sawa Sawa," how he prepared for the character of Rezq, and the most touching reactions he received from audiences.
How did you see the audience&rsquo;s reaction to Rezq? What was the most touching comment you received? I was very happy with the audience&rsquo;s reactions and honestly felt very proud. One comment that touched me deeply was when someone wrote to me saying, &ldquo;I wish my son could grow up to be like you.&rdquo; That made me extremely happy.
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How similar are you to Rezq? And how did you prepare for the role?
Rezq is like me in many ways. I prepared for the role with the help of my acting coach, Mohamed Ismail. He was the one who encouraged me to audition for the role. After that, he worked closely with me while I was preparing for the character and supported me a lot so I could present the role in the best way possible.
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What message did you want to deliver through the character?
I hope the audience recognizes the importance of people staying united and supporting one another, just like Ahlam and Heima in the series.
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The series discusses an important issue. What would you like viewers to take away after watching it?
I hope viewers leave with the message that people should stand together and support each other.
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What were the behind-the-scenes moments like with Ahmed Malek and Huda El-Mufti?
The atmosphere behind the scenes was very positive. I really enjoyed working with them and had a great time during filming.
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&nbsp;Photo Credit: Adham Zohney&rsquo;s official page

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