Mohamed Mamdouh: I Worked as a Coffee Shop Waiter and Dreamt of Studying Screenwriting at Cinema Institute
Star Mohamed Mamdouh appeared as a guest with media figure Amr El-Leithy in a special, exceptional episode of the program "Wahed Men El Nas" on Al-Hayah TV, where he revealed numerous secrets and behind-the-scenes stories of his artistic and personal journey of struggle before becoming one of the foremost leading stars.
An Early Journey of Struggle... A "Coffee Shop Waiter" in Sayeda Zeinab
Mamdouh spoke about various stages of his working life before fame, confirming that he worked in many demanding jobs to earn a living, most notably working as a "coffee shop waiter" at a traditional café in the historic district of Sayeda Zeinab.
Coincidence Leads Him to the Theater and a Health Crisis Affects His Sleep
The artist revealed how his passion for art began, explaining that he initially joined the school theater just to watch girls, but the magic of the stage captivated him, causing him to fall in love with acting and altering the course of his life. He also addressed his health condition, explaining that illness caused a disorder that led to fragmented sleep.
Behind the Scenes of His Most Famous Characters in "Tareeqi" and "Grand Hotel"
Mamdouh recalled memories of the most prominent characters he portrayed that left a mark on audiences, such as the character of "Sayed" in the series "Tareeqi" alongside artist Sherine, emphasizing that it is very dear to his heart because it represents a genuine archetype found in every Egyptian household, in addition to discussing the details of his role in the series "Grand Hotel."
The Dream of Writing and Studying Law Instead of Screenwriting
The star revealed his former desire to enroll in the Screenwriting Department at the Cinema Institute due to his passion for writing, but he did not pursue that step so as to dedicate himself fully to acting, noting that he studied law after facing obstacles in entering the screenwriting department at the institute early on.
An Artistic Wish for the Return of Authentic Characters and Tradespeople
Mohamed Mamdouh expressed his artistic aspirations, affirming his wish for Egyptian cinema to see the return of genuine characters who authentically represent craftsmen and simple trades, whose presence on the big screen has diminished in recent years.
Intense Artistic Activity and a New Film Project Titled "Hetta Menni"
Mamdouh concluded his interview by revealing his preparations for a new and completely different work that audiences will see soon, alongside continuing his cinematic endeavors and commencing shooting for his new film "Hetta Menni" with director Maryam Ahmady, following his recent cameo appearance in the film "Men Ayam El Giza."