Donia Samir Ghanem: Dad and Mom Are Always with Me
Star Donia Samir Ghanem was a guest on media personality Anas Bukhash's well-known show "ABtalks", where she spoke about deep human and personal aspects, revealing details regarding her artistic journey and her close relationship with her late parents, Samir Ghanem and Dalal Abdel Aziz, and their enduring influence on her life to this day.
Childhood Secrets and the Reason Behind Choosing the Name "Donia"
Donia revealed the backstory behind choosing her unique name, explaining that her mother, the late actress Dalal Abdel Aziz, was the one who chose this name for her, while her father, the late actor Samir Ghanem, loved it and felt that it carried a special, distinct meaning for him, saying: "My mother is the one who named me Donia, and my father liked the name and felt that I was a whole new world to him."
An Ever-Present Parental Presence and a Voice Constantly Listened To
Donia spoke about the nature of her relationship with her late parents, confirming that memories and moments with them remain alive in every detail of her daily routine, and that she draws strength and emotional support from them, adding that she sometimes makes a point of sitting alone and listening to audio recordings of their voices to feel their closeness.
Feelings of Loss and Painful Memories of Illness
The actress addressed the harsh psychological impact of losing both father and mother, emphasizing that a person's need for their parents never ends no matter how old they grow or how great their responsibilities become as a father or a mother, saying: "I don't know whether I'm a good mother or not; any human being, even when grown up, you find them saying: 'I want my mother, I want my father.'" She added that the hardest memories haunting her are the images of them during the painful period of illness that preceded their passing.
Parents' Pride and Mutual Support with Amy
Donia recalled memories of her parents when her sister Amy Samir Ghanem joined as a guest star in the film "Rocky El Ghalaba", pointing out that she always strives to do things that make her feel her parents are watching her with pride and happiness, which constantly motivates her to excel and shine in her artistic and personal endeavors.