Kariss Bashar: Amal Arafa is the Top Star in Syrian Television Drama Kariss Bashar Prefers Mahmoud Nasr and Dima Kandilfat

The Syrian actress Kariss Bashar sparked widespread interaction on social media following her recent statements about her colleague Amal Arafa, after the controversy surrounding comparisons between the characters "Fida" and "Samaher" in Syrian drama.

In a televised appearance, Kariss Bashar expressed her deep admiration for Amal Arafa's artistic career, confirming that she sees her as the top star in Syrian television drama, praising her long history and prominent presence in numerous works that left a lasting impression on audiences.

These statements coincided with recent debates comparing "Fida," which Amal Arafa played in the series Khan Al-Hareer nearly thirty years ago, and "Samaher," the popular singer portrayed by Kariss Bashar in Bikhams Arwah, currently airing in this Ramadan drama season. Followers considered Bashar’s comments as clear recognition of her colleague’s career in Syrian drama.

Artistic Comparisons During the comparison segment of the program, Bashar chose actress Dima Kandilfat over Slaafa Mimar, and preferred actor Mahmoud Nasr over Moatasem Al-Nahar. She also expressed other artistic preferences, choosing singer Al-Shami over Bisan Ismail, and preferring Saloum Haddad over Abed Fahd, in answers marked by spontaneity, sparking widespread audience interaction.

This reaction comes days after Amal Arafa discussed the comparison between the two characters, confirming that "Fida," which she performed nearly thirty years ago, remains a reference in this type of role, both in terms of dialect and the dramatic style in which the character was presented.

At the same time, Arafa emphasized that she does not mind artistic comparisons between dramatic characters, but sees problems arise when public discussions turn into debates that could be perceived as diminishing one party. She also praised Kariss Bashar’s performance of "Samaher," commending her ability to sing herself within the dramatic context.