Egyptian belly dancer Dina has denied circulating rumors that she secretly married fashion designer Hani Abu Al Naja. The dancer stressed that if she had gotten married, she would gladly announce the news and not keep it a secret.
Dina revealed that nothing more than a very close friendship ties her with Hani. The rumor was caused due to the fact that many people have seen the two together at many different occasion, usually showing up arm in arm, reported the London based Elaph. If Dina had in fact married Hani, it would have marked her fifth secret marriage.
Despite the fact that Dina denies any form of a love relationship existing between her and Hani, eyewitnesses assure that what appears to be between the couple is something more than an average friendship.Rumors had it that the dancer and Hani are currently involved in a very serious relationship that may have lead to something more than an ordinary affair.
On a different note, Dina has finally accepted an offer by Egyptian director Majdi Ahmad Ali to star in his upcoming television drama series "Frisca", after long and intensive negotiations. Dina will be plays the role of a dance performer in the series marking her official return to dancing.
On the set of the series a major crisis took place between Dina and her colleague actress Athar Alhakim while shooting the scenes over Dina’s dresses. Dina had finally decided to put an end to all disputes and sought a fashion consultant to change her entire wardrobe for the series.
Dina revealed that she sought the fashion specialist in order to stop the disputes with Athar and resume the shooting of the scenes. The argument began when Dina was about to shoot one of the scenes wearing a very revealing dress triggering Athar to begin criticizing her appearance.
Athar stressed that she is not comfortable acting alongside someone dressed in such an inappropriate manner, adding that Dina can not shoot the scene wearing the dress she had on. Dina had refused to change the dress saying that it is essential for the part she is performing. Dina added that there is censorship in Egypt and if they felt her appearance is inappropriate they will omit the scenes.
Athar was not convinced and insisted on her opinion. All attempts from director Magdi Ahmed Ali failed to convince Athar that he was the one to decide if the dress was improper or not. Athar left the scene very angry and all efforts failed to make her change her mind.
The series revolves around three characters that struggle to succeed in life. Costarring with the two actresses are Tawfiq Abdul Hameed, Hassan Abdul Hameed, Nabil Nour Aldin, Ameera Ala’idi. –Albawaba.com
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