Lebanese star Stephanie Atallah is embarking on a new artistic venture within the Egyptian drama scene titled "Forsa Sa'eeda" (A Happy Chance). She takes on the lead role in the series alongside Egyptian actors Ahmed Malek, Michel Milad, and an ensemble cast of stars.
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Atallah first revealed the motives behind starring in her first Egyptian lead role, citing her long-standing desire to participate in a strong, distinguished Egyptian production. She also highlighted her deep affection for Egypt and its people, as well as her commitment to pleasing her audience, adding: "My audience possesses refined and discerning taste."
She noted that while many Egyptian works are presented to viewers, when one succeeds, it resonates with a vast global audience. She mentioned always feeling a warm reception from Egyptian viewers following the release of her series.
Expressing her immense excitement for "Forsa Sa'eeda", Stephanie said: "I was certainly very eager to take on a great project."
The actress explained that she had been offered several scripts prior to this project but refrained from taking them on for various reasons—either due to timing conflicts or because the characters did not suit her. Known for carefully selecting her roles, she avoids repeating similar characters on screen. "I like to reinvent myself from one role to the next," she noted.
Stephanie emphasized that her character in "Forsa Sa'eeda" is completely different from any role she has played before, which strongly attracted her to the project, alongside its engaging storyline.
"The nature of the work is delightful and engaging; it blends drama with a touch of comedy across various genres. When a script is well-rounded, the character is compelling, and the role is unique, it naturally encourages you to take the leap," she added.
Regarding her collaboration with Ahmed Malek and Michel Milad, Stephanie expressed great delight, noting that she follows their work and feels an innate chemistry working alongside them.
Concluding her remarks, Stephanie said: "I am very excited to get to know them and go on this journey together. God willing, the project will achieve great success and be warmly received by Egyptian, Lebanese, and Arab audiences alike."
In another context, Stephanie made her Egyptian screen debut in the series "220 Days", starring Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and Saba Mubarak, which aired previously on a streaming platform and gained immediate audience acclaim.
In "220 Days", Stephanie portrayed Saba Mubarak's character in her youth and performed the song "Ana Haweit", which trended across social media platforms at the time.
It is worth noting that the Lebanese star recently featured in two prominent TV series:
The first, titled "Salma", centers on a character driven by internal malice toward those around her, fueled by unfounded delusions. Despite the character's dark nature, Atallah received widespread praise from audience members and critics alike for her powerful performance in portraying "Mirna."
"Salma" is the Arabic adaptation of the hit Turkish series "Woman" (Kadın). The Arabic version stars Maram Ali, Nicolas Mouawad, Stephanie Atallah, alongside a host of top Arab talent.
The series revolves around "Salma," a young mother of two who faces life alone after her husband "Jalal" disappears under mysterious circumstances, only for her world to turn upside down when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
The second series, "Harem Al-Jarrah" (The Surgeon's Harem), is a short-form drama spanning eight episodes. The story follows Dr. Wajdi Marei, a plastic surgeon residing in Beirut, married to "Raghda" (played by Nada Abou Farhat), with whom he shares several children.
The plot thickens when Dr. Wajdi is found dead, prompting his wife "Raghda" to discover that he was secretly married to two other women: "Ward" (played by Marwa Al-Atrash), a woman whose life he saved through surgery, and "Maya" (played by Ranine Mattar), a fellow surgeon.
As suspicion falls on the three wives, investigations led by Detective "Hisham" uncover a lover named "Sirine," played by Stephanie Atallah, further entwining the plot.
Written by Boody Sfeir and directed by Hussein Dashti, the series features a prominent cast including Salloum Haddad, Marwa Al-Atrash, Stephanie Atallah, Nada Abou Farhat, Ranine Mattar, and Rodney Haddad.
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