Layla Salman reveals how Hayat Al-Fahad shaped her early career

Actress Layla Salman has revealed behind-the-scenes details of her early days in the arts, saying that the late actress Hayat Al-Fahad played a pivotal role at the start of her career by offering her advice that helped her remain optimistic and persevere.

Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Salman said Al-Fahad wrote her what she described as a “prescription of advice.” Soon after, she was surprised by a call from a production company offering her a role in a TV series, marking the beginning of her artistic journey.

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Salman added that she later learned the role had originally been intended for the late actress Umm Suzan, who had recommended her for the part. This proved to be a turning point in her career.

She noted that her participation in the series “Steps on Ice” was a major milestone, explaining that it was filmed in 1999 and aired during the Ramadan drama season in 2000, launching her career in the industry.