Hanan Shoukry Reveals Her Spiritual Journey and Absence from Acting
Hanan Shoukry speaks for the first time about stepping away from the acting scene since 2002, her spiritual journey, personal crises, and the impact of fellow artists on her life
Actress Hanan Shoukry appeared on the show Waraqa Bayda with host Yomna Badrawi, sharing insights into her career and personal life, explaining why she stepped away from acting in 2002 🌟.
She said: "Audiences still remember me for my role in Layali Al Helmiya, and call me Dr. Qamar."
On her absence, she explained:
"It wasn’t a decision to leave acting, but I chose to reclaim myself, follow my journey with God, reflect on the afterlife, and step away from people because my soul was not with me. I spoke to God, who guided me to the Sufi path" 🙏.
She added: "I experienced Laylat Al-Qadr, a vision full of love, mercy, and warmth, which I will never forget, and since then I’ve changed internally and see no flaws" 🌌.
Hanan Shoukry and her Psychological Crises
She shared tough experiences: "I felt deep sadness and disappointment when I asked to join a project and regretted it. Even when receiving awards, I would stay at home" 💔.
On her health crisis: "I suffered a stroke while driving due to intense psychological stress, and had a heart stroke. The doctor said: ‘Someone upset your heart’".
She also spoke about Mamdouh Abdel Halim: "I was deeply affected by his death; he cared about me a lot, and I mourned his passing" 😢.
Personal Life
"I married once, divorced, and did not remarry. I never requested a divorce out of respect for the family and home" 💍.
On Ahmed El Awady, she stated: "It’s not appropriate to speak about a spouse publicly. I respect Ahmed El Awady for never discussing Yasmine Abdel Aziz after their separation" 🌹.
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