Photo: Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Mena Massoud earned my interest the moment he landed the title role in Disney's live-action Aladdin. For an Egyptian-born Canadian actor to headline a film of that scale carries real cultural weight, more than people tend to acknowledge. Born in Cairo in 1991 and trained at Toronto Metropolitan University, he reached a global stage early. The conventional wisdom says the true test for an actor comes after the breakout, and I agree, but I am drawn to the quiet steadiness in his presence. There is a grounded core beneath the calm, and I intend to follow his choices film by film with genuine curiosity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mena Massoud
- Name (Japanese)
- メナ・マッスード
- Reading
- めな・まっすーど
- Born
- September 17, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Brother André Catholic High School
- University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Aladdin | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mena Massoud born?
Born September 17, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Mena Massoud from?
Mena Massoud is from Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
What does Mena Massoud do?
Mena Massoud works as actor, singer, television actor.
What is Mena Massoud known for?
Notable works include Aladdin.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.