Fares Al-Halou: He is still thinking about returning to comedy Fares Al-Halou: The tears of Syrian mothers have not dried yet

Syrian actor Fares Al-Halou revealed the reasons that led him to temporarily step away from comedic roles in the current period, despite being one of the most prominent names associated with this genre, in which he achieved remarkable presence over many years.

Fares Al-Halou, who played the character of Colonel Kifah in the series “Mawlana,” which aired last Ramadan season, stated in media remarks that he is still considering returning to comedy. However, at the present time, he does not feel able to take on this type of work, due to what he sees as a direct reflection of the scale of human suffering experienced by Syrians in recent years.

He pointed out that “the tears of Syrian mothers have not yet dried,” considering that presenting comedic works at this stage may seem far removed from the reality of many families still suffering from the consequences of the war, which leads him to pause and temporarily postpone this artistic path.

These statements once again highlight Fares Al-Halou’s most notable milestones in Syrian comedy, especially his famous works such as “Ahlam Abu Al-Hana” and “A’ila Khams Nijoum,” as well as his collaboration with the late director Hisham Sharbatji, which formed one of the most important landmarks of Syrian comedy in the 1990s and helped strengthen his popularity among audiences.

In another context, Al-Halou confirmed that theatre remains closest to his heart compared to other forms of acting, expressing his desire to return to the stage and present new works in the coming period, as it provides direct and real interaction with the audience, giving the artistic experience a unique character.

It is worth noting that Fares Al-Halou had left Syria for France with his wife, actress Sulafa Awyshaq, following the events of the Syrian revolution, before later returning to television drama after an absence of nearly fifteen years.