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Mena Massoud

A rising Canadian actor of Coptic Egyptian descent gains international fame as he steps into the iconic role of Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake, balancing stardom with his passion for veganism and cultural heritage.

Born

September 17, 1991

From

Cairo, Egypt

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 2003, 3 decades active, 20 credits.

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Biography

Mena Massoud is a Coptic Egyptian-Canadian actor, born in Cairo, Egypt, to Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Christian parents. He has two older sisters. As a child, he emigrated to Canada and grew up in Markham, Ontario, where he attended St. Brother André Catholic High School. In July 2017, he was cast to play Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of *Aladdin*. Massoud is vegan and is the founder of the plant-based food travel show *Evolving Vegan*.

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