Mena Massoud

Actor

Canadian Cairo, Egypt

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth17/09/1991
Age34 years
BirthplaceCairo, Egypt

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMena Mansour Massoud
Famous Role'Aladdin' in the film Aladdin (2019)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolSt. Brother André Catholic High School, Markham
College/University
  • University of Toronto, Canada (attended briefly)
  • Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), Toronto
DegreeBFA in Acting from Ryerson University (2014)

Personal Life

ReligionCoptic Christian
Food HabitVegan
HobbiesGolfing
ControversyFaced backlash over comments about 'The Little Mermaid' comparing it negatively to 'Aladdin', leading to the deletion of his Twitter account.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsEmily Shah (2019-2023)
Marriage DateJuly 2025
Marriage PlaceTuscany, Italy

Family

FatherMansour Massoud
MotherGorgit
Siblings
BrotherNone
Sisters
  • Marian Massoud (works in the medical field)
  • Margot Massoud (works in the medical field)
SpouseEmily Shah

Career

Debut
FilmOrdinary Days (2017) as 'Ollie Santos'
TVNikita (2011) as 'Al Qaeda No. 2' (The CW)
AwardBreakthrough Talent of the Year award at GQ Men of the Year Awards (2019)
Notable Roles
  • Played ‘Salman Zawab’ in ‘Combat Hospital’ (2011)
  • Featured in ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ (2021)
  • Voiced characters in 'Watch Dogs 2' (2016) and animated films including 'Lamya’s Poem' (2021) and 'Butterfly Tale' (2023)
  • Starred in 'The Royal Treatment' (2022), 'Hotel for the Holidays' (2022), 'The Sacrifice Game' (2023), and 'Wish You Were Here' (2025)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/menamassoud/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialMenaMassoud
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtMdG54oCnB9ecOrKlwR8w

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Relocated from Egypt to Canada at the age of three.
2. Aspired to be a performer since childhood and led the improv team in high school.
3. Initially enrolled in a neuroscience program before switching to acting.
4. First met his wife Emily Shah on a dating app.
5. Co-founded Dharma Gin, a gin brand blending their cultural heritages.
6. An avid animal lover with a pet dog named Bageera.
7. Enjoys fitness and frequently shares his travel experiences on social media.
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