As Midterm wraps up, Donia Wael looks back on Malak, a character that quietly stayed with us. In this interview, Donia Wael opens up on how Malak drove through with being quiet, not dramatic, but deeply real and letting herself break free. Through small reactions and unspoken tension, Donia captured a young woman navigating love, shifting environments, and family pressure, all while carrying fears she rarely says out loud. Malak’s journey felt familiar because it reflected a generation learning that growing up isn’t just about understanding the world, but realizing how heavy that understanding can be. Alongside her acting, Donia’s musical presence in Midterm tracks like 3al 3ady, Ded ElKon, and Yaretna added another layer to the experience, making the series feel personal, emotional, and clearly honest in the best way.
I’m Omar, a content creator at your daily stop for tea—El-Shai. I’m behind the stories, posts, some interviews, and everything fun you scroll past, and you’ll catch me covering events and chatting with the people everyone’s talking about. I’m a junior in high school, gearing up to dive into Media Studies soon.
