Laila Kanan directs Bulent Inal “Yahia”

Published November 16th, 2008 - 05:30 GMT

Director Laila Kanan just finished filming a commercial for a famous furniture company where she worked with the famous Turkish actor Bulent Inal who is known as “Yahia” the leading star of the Turkish television drama series “Sanwat Al Dayaa” (The Lost Years). This is considered to be the first time for the Turkish actor to make an advertisement in the Arab world.


 According to the London daily Elaph, Laila chose a high spot in Lebanon in order to film her commercial and the filming lasted for two days. She was surprised by Bulent’s acting talent and how he spoke Arabic fluently, even though he doesn’t understand it or knows what he is saying.


 On other grounds Laila is getting worked for the first time with the famous Lebanese artist Nancy Ajram in filming her song “Lamsit Eed” (Hand’s Touch) which is from her latest album.