Nesreen Tafish is known as the lucky star because she played in the historical series ‘Summer in Cordoba’ when she was still in drama school. Sayidaty met the star for the following interview.
How did you decide to become an actor?
It was when I was in drama school. I got to know my teacher, Hatim Ali, who was directing a play. When they decided to choose actors for ‘Summer in Cordoba,’ I was lucky because the actress chosen — Suzan Shamsuldeen — could not do the part because of a previous commitment. The director said that he want a new face and not necessarily a professional actress. He chose me and I was very lucky to work with well-known actors.
Will you continue working with them to complete the series?
Yes, I hope so.
What is your role in the new series ‘Big Dreams’ with Hatim Ali?
I take the role of Hayfa, an young woman with family problems. She has a solution for every problem she faces and she does not take things seriously. She believes that there is a solution to every problem. She has a positive outlook and solves the problems for other people.
Do you consider yourself lucky that you received many offers when you were still a student?
Yes very much. But also if I had not been a good student, teachers would not have recommended me and I would not have received any offers. Still, I have been very lucky.
Are you afraid that work might take you away from your studies?
Some people say that and some ask me whether this will happen. If I had to choose between work and continuing my studies, I would say continue the studies. The diploma is important and I am now my third year.
How do you account for the spread of comedy?
People were tried of serious work and wanted to watch something both entertaining and amusing.
Have you been offered work in a comedy?
No, not yet.
What if you received an offer?
If there were a message in it, I would not hesitate to accept. But if there were no message, I would refuse. I must be satisfied with the work I do. I cannot accept a role with no message behind it and I cannot be convinced to do so.
What about marriage? Could marriage create a conflict with your career?
It depends on the person. My fiancé encourages and supports me. What he asks is that I balance work and home and that I ask his opinion of any role offered to me.
