Abir Sabri Compares Herself to Dalida and Considers Writing Memoirs
Abir Sabri on Portraying Dalida: “It’s My Nightmare”
Cairo, Egypt – Renowned Egyptian actress Abir Sabri recently opened up about her complex feelings surrounding the portrayal of legendary singer Dalida, stating, “I cringe when someone talks about Dalida’s character. It’s my nightmare.”
Sabri’s candid remarks came during a guest appearance on journalist Lina Al-Tahtawi’s popular program “Kaalakit.” The actress, known for her powerful performances and emotional depth, expressed a profound sense of obligation when it comes to embodying such an iconic figure.
“I feel sad when I meet someone who says they want to play Dalida,” Sabri confessed. “The story behind Dalida is a deep, human, feminine, dramatic character for me. She’s an embodiment of women’s feelings of love, vulnerability, and depression.”
Sabri, who shares Dalida’s astrological sign Pisces, acknowledged a connection to the singer’s romantic nature, but emphasized the importance of understanding the complexities of Dalida’s life.
“He has issues with death,” Sabri explained, referring to Dalida’s tragic passing. “All the people he loved have died, and old age… a lot of deep and human needs. I see that I’m emotional and very romantic, and like him, I’m a Pisces in romance, but stupid jealousy? No.”
Despite the challenges, Sabri remains focused on delivering a compelling performance. “My goal is to do my job properly and just be busy with myself and not look at the person next to me or look at the paper next to me,” she stated.”Sometimes I get it from others, but what loves me? People. Success is what I look at in my work.”
Who Was Dalida?
Dalida, born Yolanda Christina Gigliotti, was a French singer of Italian descent.Born in Cairo,Egypt,on January 17,1933,she captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful vocals and multilingual repertoire.dalida’s career spanned decades, beginning with her participation in the Miss Egypt pageant in 1954. She sang in arabic, Italian, Hebrew, French, Greek, Japanese, english, Spanish, and German, earning international acclaim and leaving an indelible mark on the music world.
Bringing Dalida to Life: An Interview with Abir Sabri
Abir Sabri isn’t shying away from revealing the weight she feels portraying legendary singer Dalida. The renowned Egyptian actress recently confessed, “It’s my nightmare” when discussing embodying such an iconic figure.
Sabri’s candid thoughts emerged during a guest appearance on journalist Lina al-Tahtawi‘s popular program “Kaalakit.” She expressed a profound sense of duty, stating, “I feel sad when I meet someone who says they want to play Dalida.The story behind Dalida is a deep, human, feminine, dramatic character for me. She’s an embodiment of women’s feelings of love, vulnerability, and depression.”
Sabri, a fellow Pisces, acknowledged a connection to Dalida’s romantic nature but stressed the importance of understanding the complexities of the singer’s life. “He has issues with death,” she explained, referring to Dalida’s tragic passing.”All the peopel he loved have died, and old age… a lot of deep and human needs. I see that I’m emotional and very romantic, and like him, I’m a Pisces in romance, but stupid jealousy? No.”
Despite the daunting task, Sabri remains dedicated to delivering a compelling performance. “My goal is to do my job properly and just be busy with myself and not look at the person next to me or look at the paper next to me,” she stated. “Sometimes I get it from others, but what loves me? People. success is what I look at in my work.”