• She talked about the heartbreaking moments of saying goodbye to her father and coping with her mother’s illness
• She shared the dream closest to her heart: starting a family

Dina El Sherbiny opened up about personal and human sides of her life, speaking honestly about childhood memories and postponed dreams during a TV interview.

She described what Ramadan feels like in her home, saying that the iftar table gives her a sense of warmth and comfort. She added that she loves all kinds of food and enjoys trying any dish that’s put in front of her.

She reminisced about childhood favorites, like lentil soup, cheese sambousek, and kubbeh, noting that these dishes carry unforgettable memories. She joked that she isn’t much of a cook herself, but she loves being at the table more than standing in the kitchen.

When asked about the dream closest to her heart, she said, “I hope to start a family one day… but my work is a big part of my life, and I don’t want to prioritize one dream over another.” She explained that she’s looking for a partner who understands her work, and while the right person hasn’t come along yet, she believes that everything happens at the right time.

She reflected on a moment she wishes she could relive—saying goodbye to her late father. With sadness and nostalgia, she said she sensed his departure was near but couldn’t fully say what she wanted or give him a proper farewell, wishing she had had the courage to tell him everything.

She also spoke about the challenges of seeing her mother battle long-term cancer, describing it as “draining.” She recalled the pain of watching her mother suffer without being able to help, adding that losing both her father and mother within five months left a deep mark on her. Yet, her mother’s patience and faith gave her the strength to get through it.

She also looked back on her early acting career, mentioning the criticism she faced after her first lead role in Malika. She revealed that the role had actually been offered to her two years earlier by renowned writer Wahid Hamed, and that opportunity became a turning point, giving her confidence and helping her ignore discouraging opinions ever since.