He is an innocent heart caught at the center of his family’s deepest secrets… Alexandros Piechowiak spoke to Episode about how Haris’s search for love leads him down dangerous paths, and how he faces the darkness that lies behind the glittering world of Na M’Agapas (Love Me).
Read our exclusive interviews with the cast and director of Love Me here.
What was the most challenging part of preparing for your character, Haris?
Alexandros Piechowiak: This role was truly challenging for me. Labeling characters as “good” or “bad” is not my style, but Haris’s actions are very far from my own personality. My biggest effort was to find his human side, something I could connect with personally within that difference. I think there’s a common point between all the characters in this series, and for all of us in real life: the search for love. Everyone wants to be loved. That’s what my character is searching for. The original title of the series is Na M’agapas, which translates to Love Me. That became a key for me in understanding all of his actions. Despite everything, it helped me approach him with more empathy.
What would you say is your character’s biggest inner conflict?
Alexandros Piechowiak: For me, the biggest contrast was this: since childhood, I’ve always been the “good kid”; hardworking, successful, and responsible. But the character I portray is the complete opposite: he is spoiled, impulsive, and always pushing boundaries. Bringing those two very different worlds together was the greatest challenge for me.
The story explores the idea of “family” from many different angles. What does an ideal family mean to you?
Alexandros Piechowiak: For me, the most important thing in a family is freedom. It’s a space where everyone is accepted as they are and treated with respect. The role of a family is to provide a healthy foundation that allows each individual to find their own path and fulfill themselves. Most importantly, we should never use our children as tools to achieve what we couldn’t. We also shouldn’t place our own unfulfilled dreams on their shoulders. A real family is where freedom and respect exist.
