We immigrated when I was 3 1/2 years old, to Toronto. But I'm still very, very close to my culture and -… — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
As artists we have an extraordinary and rare privilege to tell the stories of our people, our land, our culture. They grip… — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
Aladdin' was one of the few things that I watched as a kid where I was like, 'Oh, that guy looks like… — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
When we represent all cultures with sensitivity and truth, we foster a society that supports all people. — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
Art is very subjective and having to put numbers on it seems counterintuitive. — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
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… — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
When we uplift artists who reflect diverse perspectives their stories not only tell us how people view others, but how they view themselves. — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
I'm trying to be a voice for the North African Arab community. We've got to continue to fight for our place in the industry. — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
I went through it in high school. It's like, 'Who am I? Am I good enough? Is my background good enough? I know I'm… — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
There is such a peace out in the middle of the desert. There's nothing like it. — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
My first professional gig was on a show called 'Nikita,' and I played Al Qaeda No. 2. At that time I had to take… — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
My parents knew about the story of Aladdin far before the animation film. It's a folk tale that is very prevalent in Egypt. — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
