Egyptian director Mustafa Al Shal has convinced Egyptian belly dancer Lucy to accept the leading role his upcoming television drama “Waed Al Hur” (Free Promise) alongside actors Hisham Abdul Hameed, Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra, and Wafa Amer.
The director postponed filming the scenes of the drama in the hope that negotiations with prominent actress Poussy, who demanded an extremely high wage of 900 thousand Egyptian pounds, would end favorably. Al Shal refused Poussy’s demands and decided to go with Lucy instead, who only requested 300 Thousand Egyptian pounds.
The drama revolves around a young man who tries to take back his inheritance from his mother, after it was taken by is uncle.
The film will be shot on location in Egypt.
Lucy is preparing to shoot her upcoming music video. The dancer revealed that “the clip is provocative and will surely be attacked by negative criticism.”
Lucy refused to disclose any other details regarding the new clip, other than its anticipated success.
Lucy noted that she does not fear negative criticism, for as long as she is satisfied with her work, nothing else matters.
Lucy expressed her disapproval of Egyptian singer Ruby and Lebanese singer Maria’s dancing abilities presented in their music videos, citing a lack of talent.