Khaberni - Lebanese drama revives the audience's memories with the series "Al-Muhafaza 15", as beloved duos such as Karen Rizkallah, Yorgo Chalhoub, Nazih Youssef, and Viviane Antonios return, bringing an artistic chemistry that has lasted for years and reflected true friendships on the screen.
Karen Rizkallah said: "Yorgo and I, people were very eager to see us together, and he was chosen because this couple, if you want to call it the golden couple, people still watch this series after 10 or 11 years to see us together."
She added that choosing some actors was a personal wish for her: "As for the rest of the actors, honestly I didn't have much say, because the producer was choosing, but I suggested some names and hoped they would be present… like Nazih and Viviane".
The relationship between Karen Rizkallah and Nazih Youssef goes beyond acting; it also becomes a long friendship reflected on the screen as well.
Karen said, "Nazih is a friend we've had for years, I mean I feel he's the same person. When I want to talk or complain to someone, Nazih handles everything".
On his part, Nazih Youssef expressed his happiness working with Karen after years, explaining: "Karen and I, at least 17 years we were on air with a long series in a certain style, and now I feel I'm with someone I know well, we work in a different way, this facilitates the work and makes it enjoyable and constructive."
Among the duos that the series reminds the audience of is the friendship between Viviane Antonios and Yorgo Chalhoub.
Viviane said: "Yorgo has been a dear friend for a long time, he is a very clean person in the artistic medium and a talented actor, always positive and encouraging people, which surrounds him with positive energy."
Alongside revisiting old duos, "Al-Muhafaza 15" seems to be witnessing the birth of a new female duo between Karen and Viviane.
Karen said: "Vivo hit her eye, we weren't very friends, I like her on a professional level, but after this series we now have a great friendship."
Viviane explained that their relationship has evolved: "I knew Karen from a series before, and now our friendship has become deeper, and our relationship is like sisters. I have something I’m preparing with Karen, the idea hasn’t fully formed yet, but it will definitely be in a comedy work."
