
Actor
Mena Massoud
Born 1991 · Cairo, Egypt
Mena Massoud is a Coptic Egyptian-Canadian actor. He was born to Coptic parents in Egypt and raised in Canada. In July 2017, he was cast to play Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin. Massoud was born in Cairo, Egypt to Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Christian parents. He has two older sisters. When he was young he emigrated to Canada. He grew up in Markham, Ontario, where he attended St. Brother André Catholic High School. He is vegan and is the founder of the plant-based food travel show Evolving Vegan.
Acting

Aladdin
Aladdin · 2019

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Tarek Kassar · 2018

9-1-1: Lone Star
Salim · 2020

Nikita
Al Qaeda #2 · 2010

The Royal Treatment
Prince Thomas · 2022

Saving Hope
Justin Srinivasan · 2012

Strange but True
Chaz · 2019

Reprisal
Ethan Hart · 2019

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 2003

Howard
Aladdin (archive footage) · 2018

The Sacrifice Game
Jude · 2023

History of the World: Part II
Egypt Ambassador · 2023

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3
Self · 2021

Combat Hospital
Salman Zawab · 2011

Wish You Were Here
Adam · 2025

Hotel for the Holidays
Luke · 2022

Ordinary Days
Ollie Santos · 2017

King
Malik Atassi · 2011

Lamya's Poem
Jalal-al-din "Jalal" Rumi (voice) · 2021

Masters in Crime
Majid · 2018

In Broad Daylight
Hamza · 2025

Open Heart
Jared Malik · 2015

A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Self · 2019

Run This Town
Kamal · 2020