Actress Hagar El Serag revealed that she feels confusion on the red carpet and is preparing for a return to work through a group of new projects following a period of absence after her marriage.
During the ninth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, El Serag spoke to Al Arabiya.Net about several details related to her artistic and personal life, including her return to acting, her upcoming works, and the films she watched during the festival.
The actress explained that while she stepped back temporarily from artistic work to focus on her private life, she has not stopped working permanently, having finished filming several titles.
What to Know About El Serag’s Return
- El Serag confirmed she finished filming the series El Joker and Mahmoud El Tayyar, the latter starring alongside actor Diab.
- She is also participating in the film Ferqat El Mawt, expressing hope that the work will see the light soon.
- Reflecting on her festival appearance, she admitted that she feels confusion on the red carpet, noting that the feeling begins from the preparations and arrangements that precede appearing.
Stepping Back After Marriage
El Serag chose to prioritize her personal life following her marriage, prompting a period of absence from artistic work. “I moved away from artistic work for a period after my marriage because I wanted to give my personal life some time and attention,” El Serag told Al Arabiya.Net.
That pause did not mean a permanent exit from the screen, however. The actress is preparing to return through a group of new projects, ensuring that her reentry into the industry follows her recent artistic path.
El Serag Completes Filming for Mahmoud El Tayyar and Other Projects
The transition back to work brings a schedule of upcoming releases. El Serag finished filming the series Mahmoud El Tayyar alongside actor Diab, noting that the work is scheduled to be shown soon.
In addition to television, she is involved in cinematic productions. She finished filming the series El Joker and is participating in the film Ferqat El Mawt, expressing hope for both projects to see the light soon.
El Serag Attends El Gouna Film Festival Despite Red Carpet Anxiety
Attending the ninth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival provided an opportunity to watch films and meet artists and filmmakers, despite her commitments limiting the number of films she could watch. “The festival period is one of the times that artists wait for from one year to the next,” El Serag told Al Arabiya.Net.
During the event, she managed to catch screenings of Mafeesh Ragel Beyeet and Khroug Amen. Yet, the appearance comes with personal tension.
“I feel confusion on the red carpet,” El Serag told Al Arabiya.Net, explaining that the feeling is not only about standing in front of cameras, but begins from the preparations and arrangements that precede the appearance.
Seeking Diverse Character Roles
Amid her festival appearances, El Serag expressed her happiness regarding the honoring of the artist Mona Zaki during the festival. “She deserves this appreciation for the effort she puts into developing herself and choosing her artistic experiences,” El Serag told Al Arabiya.Net.
Looking ahead, El Serag aims to undergo diverse acting experiences. “I want to present roles that do not resemble me,” El Serag told Al Arabiya.Net, emphasizing her desire to present models that carry difference in terms of composition and human details.
| Project Title | Project Type | Collaborating Talent |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud El Tayyar | Television Series | Diab |
| El Joker | Television Series | – |
| Ferqat El Mawt | Film | – |
The projects are among the works El Serag is preparing to appear with during the coming period.
