{"id":5122,"date":"2018-09-01T17:48:24","date_gmt":"2018-09-01T15:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insight-egypt.com\/?p=5122"},"modified":"2019-07-30T17:37:38","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T15:37:38","slug":"ghada-adel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insight-egypt.com\/?p=5122","title":{"rendered":"Ghada Adel"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Trailblazing Bombshell<\/strong><\/p>\n

After making the A-List and going on a hit-making streak, Ghada Adel continues taking the lead in both cinema and television. While she recently surprised us with her natural performance as a TV host in Ta3ashabshai (Come Over for a Cuppa), she\u2019s packing more surprises with her upcoming role in the film Nadi El Regal El Serri (Secret Men\u2019s Club). We caught Ghada Adel lounging on the beach; soft-spoken as she is with an occasional ripping laugh, she let us in on what she\u2019s up to these days, gave us some beauty advice, and told us how she manages as a mother and film star. <\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start by satiating our curiosity. What are you working on right now? <\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I have now begun shooting Secret Men\u2019s Club<\/em><\/strong>, starring Karim Abdel Aziz, myself, Maged El Kedwany, Bayoumi Fouad, and Nesreen Tafesh. It\u2019s a lovely light comedy film, and I\u2019m very happy with it because it\u2019s been so long since I\u2019ve worked with Karim, since El Basha Telmeez <\/em><\/strong>(The Student Pasha)!<\/p>\n

Your experience in Ta3shabshai as a TV host is quite different from your past gigs\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is, and I think what I most liked about it is something I did not really feel right off the bat, but over time, it just felt like I was hanging out with my friends and colleagues in a homely atmosphere. I was constantly meeting so many talented people, where we could just sing, dance and have fun. I think this was the first time I could actually be myself while working, and without letting my shyness get to me. I\u2019m usually shy when I\u2019m interviewed or on shows, but Ta3ashabshai<\/em><\/strong> really helped with that. It taught me to be able to speak out my mind amongst others, and that\u2019s what I loved about the experience the most.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ve starred in comedies, actions, and psychological thrillers and you\u2019ve recently tried TV hosting. So far, what do you enjoy doing the most?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I enjoy it all! I\u2019ve never felt that I had a hankering for one genre more than the other, I always just enjoy the variety. Sometimes I go for more serious roles, some of them are complex characters, other ones are comedic or tragic \u2013 all of this nuance is what makes my job fun. You get to know different characters, you feel them, you embody them, and you learn from them because they\u2019re different from you.<\/p>\n

On what basis do you pick your roles? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Any roles interesting enough to instantly have me hooked\u2026ones that are part of a generally strong, intriguing script. If this initial feeling lasts, and the writing is good enough to evoke my emotions to the point that I cannot drop the script or do anything until I finish reading it, that\u2019s definitely the kind that makes the top of my list. Other scripts that bore me while I skim them are left unread.<\/p>\n

Any roles you regret so far? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wouldn\u2019t phrase it as \u201cregret\u201d, but there are some parts I got which I feel I haven\u2019t really benefited from, or perhaps needed to be portrayed differently. They\u2019re not always a flaw in writing or in the character, sometimes I feel like I just haven\u2019t embodied it accurately. Other times the character itself is hollow, so it leaves you with little to work with. But at the end of the day, you learn from your mistakes. So I don\u2019t regret anything because I consider that part of the experience.<\/p>\n

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What was the hardest role you took up?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not such a clear-cut scale of hardest and easiest, but there are definitely more exhausting roles than others. My role as a lawyer in El Mizan <\/em><\/strong>(The Balance) was one of the most draining roles I got. Whereas my role as Nagwa in Fi Shaqet Masr El Gegeeda<\/em><\/strong> (In the Heliopolis Flat) did not take nearly as much effort from me, and was a quite simple character. The roles I consider difficult are the ones that get stuck with me. Once I portray them on set, it\u2019s difficult to shake them off when I get back home…like they abduct and replace me.<\/p>\n

Other than acting, do you have any other interests that you would consider exploring career-wise?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Not really. I have never really seriously thought about anything else. But back in the day before I delved into this field, I was more into music. I loved singing. But right now, just listening to music does it for me. I think if I were to explore another field, I\u2019d look into opening a venue where people can come see professional musicians and DJs perform. So I think wanting to sing was just because my passion in music was so strong, I naturally thought it was what I wanted to do, rather than what I enjoy being around.<\/p>\n

How do you respond to rumours and backlashes? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I always just ignore them completely. If the press inquires about a trending rumour, I respond with the truth, but I otherwise don\u2019t bother. It\u2019s part of your job description to have people write and gossip about you. Whether it\u2019s right or wrong never really bothered me, I only correct them if I am directly asked.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re always up-to-date with the latest skin care, and you have amazing skin! What\u2019s you\u2019re current favourite treatment? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

You think so!? Thank you! I don\u2019t know if I agree with you [laughs]. I\u2019m constantly sun bathing, and sun exposure does cause premature aging, so I\u2019d say my skin is pretty worn out. But lately, I have been taking care of it. You know, when you\u2019re young, you never really pay attention to this stuff, and you flout any advice you get. But right now, I\u2019m beginning to take better care of myself. I love anything organic. When I first started out, I was all about commercial products, but I\u2019ve recently become more into natural remedies or medically organic products.<\/p>\n

Any other self-care routines you can tell us about? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Other than facial creams and skin care, I make sure I get enough sleep, eat healthy, stay hydrated, and exercise.<\/p>\n

How challenging is it to be a dedicated mother and renowned actress simultaneously? How do you deal with that? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s definitely always one that gets less attention than the other at some point. Naturally, sometimes my job requires more of my presence, and other times it\u2019s my family. But right now, I\u2019m quite satisfied with the balance I\u2019m keeping up with. They\u2019re both very important to me. My kids love what I do, so even when I\u2019m sometimes away for too long, they\u2019re understanding about it, and it never bothers them. I give my job as much attention as I possibly can, and it gives back.<\/p>\n

How important is wardrobe to you in film festivals? Who do you like to wear? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I never really cared about that. When it was time for El Gouna Film Festival, for instance, I just opened my closet and picked a cute dress. It was from Urban Outfitters. For Cairo Film Festival, I wore a dress from a boutique in Greece \u2013 wasn\u2019t even a commercial brand or anything. Sometimes certain designers do approach you and ask you to wear their designs, and in that case I wear them, but generally I don\u2019t care about any of that stuff. I buy what I like, and wear what I want regardless of who made it.<\/p>\n

What and when was your first red carpet event? How was it?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I cannot recall when or what it was right now, because the first several events I went to were just as intimidating to me, so they\u2019re all lumped together in my memory [laughs]. I spent so long getting the same anxiety every time I was on the red carpet, and it still sometimes gets to me now. But I know I did enjoy them, they were as enjoyable as they were scary.<\/p>\n

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Does it ever get annoying when fans recognise you and ask to take a picture?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

No, never. It never annoyed or bored me. I always agree to take a photo with anyone no matter how I feel, or whether I think I look good. There were some instances where I had to turn a couple down because it was at a time when I was exhausted, but I always regret that. I always tell myself that even if I took a photo and I didn\u2019t look great, or even if I were tired, your fan doesn\u2019t deserve to feel rejected because of that. It happened to me one time when I was young and it really upset me, so I always want to give my all and make sure I don\u2019t let anyone walk away from me while disappointed. And overall, it makes me happy! No matter how repetitively it happens, or if they make that request when you\u2019re not looking you\u2019re best, it\u2019s a God-given gift.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s always in your purse? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

My wallet, some lipstick, hand cream,<\/p>\n

sunglasses, gum, and honestly<\/p>\n

sometimes I take some biscuits with<\/p>\n

me just in case [laughs].<\/p>\n

Any favourite makeup <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

brands? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I buy different products from a<\/p>\n

variety of brands. I don\u2019t like sticking<\/p>\n

to a certain brand. For instance, for mascara I like to try different names, sometimes from Dior, Benefit, Chanel, Better Than Sex…and this applies to any other product as well. But I rarely ever go makeup shopping, when I do I like MAC and Make Up Forever.<\/p>\n

A word for your fans\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I want to thank them all for their love and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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