It's a funny thing that's happening online. The Middle Easterners want 'Aladdin' to be a Middle Eastern story, and the Indians want 'Aladdin' to be an Indian story. The truth is, it's really a folk tale from the 1800s, and… — Mena Massoud Copy Share Image
I think it's time we start chipping away at the stereotypes in Hollywood about the Middle East, and the Arab World, because it's one of the most beautiful regions in the world. — 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
