Egyptian actress Leila Alouie revealed many details about her professional life for the first time, indicating that she was often wronged due to the accusations she faced at the beginning of her artistic journey. The late star Nour El Sherif helped and supported her because he believed in her talent.
In televised statements, Alouie mentioned that she started acting in her third year of middle school, but she was labeled as a pretty and spoiled girl, lacking diverse roles. This was contrary to her true abilities, but those were the only roles offered to her. To counter this, she sought out different roles to explore new avenues. Consequently, she agreed to participate in the film "Streets of Fire," directed by Samir Saif, and the film "He Left and Didn't Return," directed by Mohamed Khan.
Alouie emphasized that Nour El Sherif stood by her, consistently offering her advice and recommending her for several projects. In "Streets of Fire," the producer Wasef Fayez wrote her name in the same font as Nour El Sherif's and actress Madiha Kamel's, even though she had not yet played any leading roles, marking a first of its kind.
She also discussed how she was chosen for a role in the film "Les Misérables," explaining that director Atef Salem discovered her in the play "8 Ladies," which was her first play after participating in children's programs and some drama and cinematic works. Both Atef Salem and Nahid Sherif recommended her for "Les Misérables," which she described as a very significant beginning that she had not expected, nor did she anticipate being nominated for such a role.
Alouie mentioned that she had no scenes with actor Adel Adham; all her scenes were with actor Farid Shawqi. She noted, "Farid Shawqi saw me and talked to me before shooting, which broke the barrier of fear for me; he is a very kind and cheerful person who loves everyone."
She also spoke about the artist Youssef Wahbi, saying, "He has an impressive presence, and I was terrified of him when I entered his house for filming." She recalled how she would come to the set right after school and how Wahbi tried to ease her fear by asking her about her interests and studies, although she felt nervous.
Leila Alouie is set to return to cinema in her new film "The Secret History of Kawthar" after a three-year hiatus since her last film "Water, Vegetables, and the Beautiful Face." She is also currently filming her new project "Mama Hamal," which is expected to premiere during the Eid al-Fitr season.
