Tamer Hagras: “Toxic Marriage” is Artistically Better than “Sugar Daddy”

Encouraged by Success

Egyptian artist Tamer Hagras confirmed that the success of the movie “Sugar Daddy” and its high revenues encouraged him to participate in the movie “Toxic Marriage” currently showing in cinemas, noting that the revenues of the first movie encouraged the makers of the work to present the same theme but in a different way.

Collaboration and Attention to Detail

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Hagras said, “The keenness of writer Louay Al-Sayed and director Mahmoud Karim to pay attention to details and work on the project in a precise and organized manner made me feel that ‘Toxic Marriage’ is artistically better than ‘Sugar Daddy’ after watching it,” expressing his happiness at repeating his cooperation with Laila Elwi and Bayoumi Fouad for the second time in cinema.

Casting and Filming

Hagras is participating in the lead role in “Toxic Marriage” alongside Laila Elwi, Bayoumi Fouad, Malak Qoura, and Hedy Karam. The work has maintained its lead at the box office for the fourth week in Arab films in Saudi cinemas, according to data issued by the Kingdom’s Film Authority.

{Toxic Marriage} tops the box office for the fourth week in Arab films in Saudi cinemas

About the Artist

Hejres described the artist Laila Elwi as “the generous one,” saying: “I have had a personal friendship with her for years, away from work, because she stood by me during an important period in my life, in addition to my love for working with her because of her interest in the details of the work and the distinctive filming atmosphere that accompanies the work.”

The Egyptian artist considered that the film was an opportunity to get to know the artist Bayoumi Fouad closely: “We spent a long time outside and inside filming, which was not achieved in our previous experience due to his preoccupation with filming other works in addition to the few scenes that brought us together, which was reflected in the understanding between us in front of the camera in the many events that brought us together.”

Preparation and Experience

Tamer did not find it difficult to prepare for the role, which he attributes to his prior preparation with director Mahmoud Karim, and his keenness to pay attention to the details of each role and draw its features clearly. He said: “This made things easier during the filming days, and enabled me to draw the details of the role, add my own touch, and improvise in a way that serves the comedy present in the events.”

His long artistic career makes him think carefully before accepting any role in cinema or television (his Instagram account)

Choosing Roles

The Egyptian actor confirms that he does not feel absent from the artistic community for long periods: “I focus on choosing the roles that I present primarily, and I apologize for the roles that I feel do not suit me or that I cannot present well in front of the camera, preferring to be present through one good work or two works per year, which is better than doing several ineffective works.”

He considered that “his artistic career of more than two decades makes him think carefully about any experience before agreeing to it, whether in cinema or television, so that he does not feel regret about it in the future, in addition to his keenness to maintain rituals in his daily life, the time he spends with his family and his private work that he carries out outside Egypt and requires being abroad for periods.”

Presenting Diverse Films

Presenting diverse films and not focusing on one type of cinematic work is a necessity.

Tamer Hagras

Acting and Responsibility

Tamer Hagras believes that “acting is something that has spirituality that makes the actor deliver his message in front of the camera,” which he describes as a “blessing” represented in the ability to influence the audience, “which places a responsibility on the actor in choosing the roles he presents, especially since cinema expresses society and conveys what happens in it.”

Tamer believes that the experience he has gained throughout his career and the variety of roles he has played in cinema and television are confirmation of his ability to play any role and not be limited to specific roles, stressing: “I do not feel worried about the many apologies for roles that I see as not suitable for me.”

“Toxic Marriage” is artistically better than “Sugar Daddy”

Tamer Hagras

Conclusion

Despite the reservations with which the Egyptian actor spoke about some cinematic works that include scenes of “bullying” and “violence,” he says: “It is necessary to present diverse films and not limit or focus on presenting one type of cinematic works, which is what Egyptian cinema has been accustomed to throughout its history.”

Hajras, who entered acting through fashion shows, says that this has become difficult: “The large numbers who have become involved in the field of fashion shows are the biggest obstacle to breaking into art, but at the same time, whoever has a goal can reach it and achieve it with determination.”

FAQs

Q: What encouraged Tamer Hagras to participate in “Toxic Marriage”?
A: The success of “Sugar Daddy” and its high revenues.

Q: Who is Tamer Hagras working with in “Toxic Marriage”?
A: Laila Elwi, Bayoumi Fouad, Malak Qoura, and Hedy Karam.

Q: What does Tamer Hagras think about presenting diverse films?
A: It is necessary to present diverse films and not focus on one type of cinematic work.