CAIRO, Egypt – Artist Wizo has captured public attention recently with a noticeable weight loss, sparking widespread discussion among her fans about the reasons behind the transformation. The celebrated performer appeared slimmer in recent social media photos, leading to speculation about whether the change was due to a slimming process or injections.
Wizo on Comedy and Comparisons
Wizo discussed her admiration for classic Egyptian comedians.
- Wizo appeared noticeably slimmer in recent photos, delighting fans and prompting questions about the cause.
- She shared a personal anecdote where Mohamed Saad compared her to the iconic comic actress Zeenat Sidqi.
- Wizo also expressed her admiration for the work of Widad Hamdi and Ismail Yassin.
- The artist recently starred alongside Mohamed Imam in the film “Playing with Children.”
In a candid moment, Wizo revealed that actor Mohamed Saad once told her she reminded him of the beloved comic actress Zeenat Sidqi. Wizo shared this anecdote while appearing on Amr Al-Laithi’s program “One of the People,” broadcast on Al-Hayat channel, adding that she agreed with Saad’s assessment.
Wizo went on to reenact a scene made famous by Zeenat Sidqi and Ismail Yassin from the movie “Ibn Hamido.” She also spoke fondly of actress Widad Hamdi, praising her comedic talent.
During the program, Al-Laithi presented Wizo with a bag of props. These included a handkerchief, a millstone, a wrap, and a toy gun. She used these items to portray various characters live on air, including well-known figures like Raya and Sakina.
Second Collaboration with Mohamed Imam
The artist Wizo recently reunited with actor Mohamed Imam for the film “Playing with Children.” This marks their second collaboration, following their earlier work together in the series “The Cat” which aired seven years ago, in 2017.
Filming for “Playing with Children” took place across five Egyptian governorates: the Red Sea, South Sinai, Damietta, Matrouh, and Cairo. The production utilized numerous remote locations within these regions, including Siwa, Nuweiba, the desert areas around Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh.
The cast of “Playing with Children” features Mohamed Imam, Asma Jalal, Enjy Kiwan, Hajjaj Abdel Azim, Wizo, and Mustafa Gharib, among others. The film is written and directed by Sharif Arafa, marking his first project with Mohamed Imam. The comedy centers on a history teacher, referred to as Allam, who is assigned to a school in a remote desert area. He encounters a series of unexpected challenges in this new environment.
