Did Wissam assault his daughter Zeina in "Lam Shamsiya"? Yasmine Al-Abd responds.
Yasmine Al-Abd clarifies the truth about Zeina's character not being assaulted in "Lam Shamsiya

The young actress Yasmine Al-Abd has settled the debate recently raised about the drama series "Lam Shamsiya" and the speculations about whether the character of Zeina, whom she portrayed, was sexually assaulted by her father, Wissam, played by actor Mohamed Shaheen.
In a radio interview, Yasmine Al-Abd clarified that the series was filmed in a precise and reserved manner, and the idea of sexual assault was not part of the script. She added that throughout the filming process, there was close monitoring by the team of the audience's reactions and expectations regarding the development of the events. She mentioned that the first question she asked before starting to shoot the scenes was: "Was Zeina harmed by her father?" The response from director Karim El-Shennawy and writer Mariam Naoum was that this development was not part of the story. Yasmine Al-Abd emphasized that the outfits Zeina wore, particularly the pajamas, were not meant to imply anything as some might have interpreted, and that this was not part of the original intent of the writing or filming.
The series "Lam Shamsiya," which aired last Ramadan, garnered significant attention and achieved remarkable success from the start of its broadcast in the second half of the holy month. The series tackled a sensitive and important issue related to child abuse, with the storyline focusing on a teacher who discovers that several children are being abused and bullied at the school where she works. The teacher makes an extra effort to support these children, defend their rights, and find effective solutions to protect them.
Through this important social issue, "Lam Shamsiya" highlighted the family tensions that may arise as a result of this issue, adding suspense and drama to the series. The teacher faces many challenges in her family environment, including problems that threaten the stability of her family life, which adds a human and emotional dimension to the events of the work.
"Lam Shamsiya" is a notable collaboration between several stars, including actress Amina Khalil, who plays the lead role, and actor Ahmed El-Saadany, who has a pivotal role in the series. Other notable cast members include Mohamed Shaheen, who portrays Wissam, actress Safaa El-Toukhy, actress Yousra El-Louzy, and Yasmine Al-Abd, who plays Zeina. The series was written by Mariam Naoum, who has a strong background in writing social and dramatic works, and directed by Karim El-Shennawy, who has directed many successful works in recent years.
The events of "Lam Shamsiya" stand out for presenting complex and sensitive human situations related to children's rights and their protection, reflecting the need for greater awareness in society about issues of harassment and bullying. Despite the complexity of the topic, "Lam Shamsiya" succeeded in addressing these issues in a well-thought-out manner, depicting a painful reality many children experience in their social environments. The series captured viewers' attention by addressing the issue dramatically, avoiding conventional approaches, making it a work of art that has received widespread praise from both critics and the audience.
Finally, "Lam Shamsiya" succeeded in drawing attention to and playing an important role in highlighting highly sensitive social issues such as harassment, opening the doors for discussion on how to protect children from such practices. The series raises important social questions and stimulates thought on prevention and awareness methods within schools and communities.