✨ Sawsan Badr on Choosing Different Roles and Her Dream of Ancient Egypt
Egyptian actress Sawsan Badr continues to maintain a strong presence across television and cinema, taking on a variety of projects that reflect her desire to explore different characters.
During a special interview held on the sidelines of the Dear Guest 2026 Awards, Badr discussed how her approach to choosing roles has changed over the years.
She explained that she has become increasingly careful about avoiding similar characters, emphasizing her desire to enjoy each experience while giving audiences something meaningful and different. 🎭
🎬 Sawsan Badr: I Do Not Want to Repeat Myself
After decades in the acting industry, Sawsan Badr says she now pays greater attention to whether a role offers something new.
For her, choosing a project is no longer simply about the size of the role. It is also about whether the character allows her to explore a different emotional or dramatic space.
💬 Her current philosophy revolves around creating work that does not resemble what she has already done.
This approach can be seen in her recent projects, which have included social dramas, comedy, films and streaming productions.
🏆 Sawsan Badr Honored at Dear Guest
Badr was among the artists honored during the 2026 Dear Guest Awards.
She expressed her happiness at receiving the recognition, describing the event as one that holds a special place in her heart.
❤️ She also emphasized that every award remains meaningful to an artist, regardless of how many honors they have already received.
The 2026 ceremony celebrated numerous Egyptian and Arab artists and media personalities.
👑 Why “Nefertiti” Remains Close to Her Heart
One of the most memorable parts of Badr’s comments involved her famous association with Queen Nefertiti.
The actress became strongly linked to the historical figure after the late director Shadi Abdel Salam selected her to portray Nefertiti in his unfinished film project “Akhenaten.”
Although the project was never completed following the director’s death, the association remained an important part of Badr’s artistic identity.
👑 Badr has described “Nefertiti” as the title closest to her heart, reflecting the special relationship she has developed with ancient Egyptian imagery and history.
🏺 Sawsan Badr Dreams of a Pharaonic Production
Badr also expressed her desire to appear in a production exploring ancient Egyptian history.
Such a project would represent an interesting continuation of her long-standing connection with Pharaonic imagery.
✨ While she has expressed the wish to participate in a historical production, no specific new Pharaonic project involving her has been announced at this stage.
🤝 Sawsan Badr Praises Khaled El Nabawy
During the interview, Badr also spoke positively about actor Khaled El Nabawy, particularly in relation to their work together.
She described him as an important figure in Egyptian acting and praised his distinctive approach to his craft.
She also highlighted what she sees as an important quality in talented and confident performers: not being selfish and paying attention to the details surrounding them.
🎭 According to Badr, this quality makes working with El Nabawy comfortable because the actor pays attention not only to his own performance but also to the broader elements of the production.
📺 Sawsan Badr and Khaled El Nabawy in “Tahir El Masry”
Sawsan Badr and Khaled El Nabawy are currently working together on “Tahir El Masry.”
Badr plays the mother of El Nabawy’s character, Tahir, and is also portrayed as the wife of the character played by Ahmed Bedir.
The series combines social drama, suspense and sports, following Tahir, a football coach who takes charge of a girls’ team.
⚽ His professional journey becomes intertwined with personal and family challenges, including conflicts involving his father.
The cast also includes Aisha Ben Ahmed, Ahmed El Rafie, Hesham Ismail, Ola Rami, Amr Wahba and Amira Adeeb, alongside younger performers.
🎥 Sawsan Badr’s Busy Artistic Schedule
“Tahir El Masry” is not the only project occupying Badr during this period.
She is also involved in other television and film productions, including “Bent Widad,” while her recent credits include a variety of projects across different genres.
Her recent work reflects the same philosophy she described during the interview: avoiding repetition and moving between different types of characters.
🌟 A Long Career with New Ambitions
Sawsan Badr has built a career spanning decades, portraying a wide range of characters across cinema, television and theater.
Despite her extensive experience, she continues to search for new artistic challenges.
Her dream of appearing in a major production about ancient Egypt fits naturally into that approach, particularly given her historic connection with the image of Nefertiti.
❤️ From Recognition to a New Dream
Badr’s latest comments brought together several important aspects of her career:
🏆 A new Dear Guest honor
🎭 A commitment to avoiding repetitive roles
👑 Her strong connection to Nefertiti
🏺 A dream of appearing in a Pharaonic production
🤝 Her appreciation for Khaled El Nabawy
📺 Continued activity across television and cinema
As her artistic journey continues, audiences will be watching to see whether her long-standing dream of returning to the world of ancient Egypt eventually becomes a real screen project. ✨
