DIAMOND Are some people born to be better than others? Or do they
have a formula for succes that keeps them ahead? It takes dedication, discipline and a positive attitude to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life, combine this with a series of good habits, and anyone can become a successful all rounder, bowling out challenges in life and hitting sixes that help define great success at work, at play and at home. As part of Diamond Foam’s 40th Year Anniversary celebrating it’s success in pioneering sleep systems that make the lives of everyday Pakistanis better, we take a peek at the lives of some of Pakistan’s Top Icons and Personalities, and share their formula for becoming an all rounder in life.
AYESHA M. OMER
Q. Of the many diverse roles you’ve played, is there one that stands out for you? A. I love playing Khoobsoorat from "Bulbulay”. Same goes for Mandy from “Kaisa Yeh Junoon”. I have alot to give as an actor and I believe my most challenging role is yet to come.
Q. Who is your biggest inspiration in your field and why? A. As an actor I know how difficult it can be to take on different roles. I’m impressed by the works of Hina Dilpazir, Nadia Jamil, Samina Peerzada and Saba Qamar, for their talent, dedication and versatility. Q. You are termed as the girl next door by many of your fans. But who is Ayesha Omer? Describe yourself in 3 words. A. Well I think the best way to describe myself would be: High on life. Q. What has been the biggest set back that you’ve faced in your professional life? How did you manage to overcome it? A. Lack of respect, commitment, dedication and issues of punctuality is very common in my
field. I keep endorsing and fighting for positive change every day! Q. You have been in this field since you were child. How has the journey been over the years? Any regrets? A. It's been quite interesting and a real learning experience. Yes I do regret taking up some projects which were not beneficial for me or my career and doing lots of favors for people who in turn took advantage of my generosity and niceness. But you learn from every experience, good or bad. It teaches you what not to do and not to trust everyone so easily. Q. What makes a script or a role jump off the page for you? A. If a role is two dimensional then it bores me. I guess what grips me the most is the diversity of the character and the character’s progression through the story. Q. How much stress does your life entail on a daily basis? How do you stay so fresh and active? A. Oh a lot of stress. A lot of running around from place to place. Trying to get everywhere on time. I try and keep feeding myself healthy things and not remaining hungry for too long. I also derive energy from positive people so I surround myself with the right crowd.
Q. If you could go back in time to when you were starting your career, what advice would you give yourself? A. Choose your projects and the people you work with wisely. And learn to say No to something you don't believe in.
Q. How do you like to spend your free time? Any guilty pleasures? A. I have many like eating yummy meals, watching movies, spending time with friends and family and maybe an occasional yoga class or a massage once a month.
Q. As a busy working woman, do you follow any sleep regimes to stay on top of your game? How important is sleep for you? A. Well my sleeping pattern is very erratic because of my insane working hours but I plan on creating a lot more discipline there. I sleep very late and don't always get the 7-8 hours that every woman needs. I have discovered some herbal supplements for better sleep and will try and practice some deep breathing and stretching before bedtime. I've also recently invested in an awesome mattress and pillow for better quality sleep as well!
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Q. What made you diversify towards a musical career? Are you working on something now? A. I think it’s important to follow your heart and mine led me straight to music. Yes my plate is quite full right now with some music projects and two films! A concept by purple arts & communication