Egyptian-Canadian actor
Born: September 17, 1991
Mena Massoud is an Egyptian-Canadian actor born on September 17, 1991, in Cairo, Egypt. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Aladdin in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Aladdin” (2019), directed by Guy Ritchie.
Massoud’s family immigrated to Canada when he was a child, and he grew up in Markham, Ontario. He developed a passion for acting at a young age, attending Ryerson University in Toronto, where he studied acting and appeared in various theater productions.
Before his breakthrough as Aladdin, Mena Massoud had roles in several television series, including “Nikita” and “Jack Ryan.” However, it was his charming performance as the titular character in “Aladdin” that catapulted him to international stardom.
Beyond acting, Massoud is an advocate for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry. He has used his platform to address issues related to racial and cultural inclusion in Hollywood and to promote opportunities for actors from underrepresented backgrounds.
Mena Massoud’s talent and dedication have made him a rising star in the entertainment world, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the industry, with audiences eagerly anticipating his future projects.
Mena Massoud’s 5 most popular quotes
- I was very different than everybody else growing up. I spoke a different language at home, I ate different food, and I looked different. So I could always relate to Aladdin in that way, being the outcast.
- I shocked my parents with a lot of things, whether it was becoming an actor or when I was dating someone outside the Egyptian community or when I moved away from home before getting married.
- There’s always a wild card or two when you’re casting. I’m usually the wild card. In a room of Caucasian guys, a director might be like, ‘OK, let’s see, like, two guys who aren’t. And maybe they’ll be the wild card choice.’
- Actions speak louder than words, and the best way to set an example is to just go out and do a good job.
- I think since ‘Aladdin’ my expectations for things releasing and what they’re going to do in my career, I’ve had to really pull them back.
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