<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Saudi actress Reem Abdullah recently revealed that she was offered the role of "Wadha" in the series "Sharia Al-A'sha", played by actress Ilham Ali. Although she was the first to be offered the role, she turned it down to devote herself to her Ramadan series "Layali Al-Shamsi".<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1333;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/18261e35-28c4-43ee-85ba-743a8d3fb258.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Reem Abdullah's response to a follower who wished to see her in "Al-A'sha Street"</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This came in response to a follower on her Snapchat account who wished to see her starring in the series "Sharia Al-A'sha." Reem Abdullah said that she was the first to be offered the role of "Wadha," but declined due to being busy filming the series "Layali Al-Shamisi," which she produces and stars in.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Controversy over Reem Abdullah's statement</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Reem Abdullah's response sparked controversy on social media, with the Saudi actress facing sharp criticism. Some felt that Ilham Ali excelled in her portrayal of "Wadha" and achieved great success in it, while others suggested that the statement showed jealousy of Ali's success in the role. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:550/547;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/02bc84e9-a134-4078-8cde-e4891dfb8451.jpg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Layali Al Shamsi series</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> "Layali Al Shamsi" is a heritage drama that explores the social and economic transformations that took place in the Al Shamsi neighborhood in Riyadh during the 1970s and 1980s. The series revolves around Fahd and his mother after the death of their father, which leads them into escalating family conflicts over inheritance. The series is broadcast on the Shahid platform and stars a number of stars, including Abdul-Ilah Al-Sanani, Reem Abdullah, and Abdulaziz Al-Sakerin.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:983/1063;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/5460e94a-9513-41dc-9a25-4d3cf5c8d83c.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Al-A'sha Street TV series</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series "Al-A'sha Street" is inspired by the novel "Love Stories of Al-A'sha Street" by Badria Al-Bishr. Set in a working-class neighborhood in the 1970s, it focuses on the story of three girls striving to find freedom in a conservative society. The series will air on MBC 1 during Ramadan 2025, and stars Ilham Ali, Lama Abdel Wahab, Fares Al-Bahri, and a number of other stars. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:550/357;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e349a3cb-f2e2-486f-b454-02061a4b0378.jpg" alt=""></figure>