Mena Massoud Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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Wife: Emily Shah

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 34 Years

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Mena Mansour Massoud
Profession	Actor
Famous Role	'Aladdin' in the film Aladdin (2019)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film: Ordinary Days (2017) as 'Ollie Santos' TV: Nikita (2011) as 'Al Qaeda No. 2' (The CW)
Award	Breakthrough Talent of the Year award at GQ Men of the Year Awards (2019)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	17 September 1991 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2025)	34 Years
Birthplace	Cairo, Egypt
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Nationality	Canadian
Hometown	Markham, Canada
School	St. Brother André Catholic High School, Markham
College/University	• University of Toronto, Canada (attended briefly) • Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), Toronto
Educational Qualification	BFA in Acting from Ryerson University (2014)
Religion	Coptic Christian
Food Habit	Vegan
Hobbies	Golfing
Controversy	The Little Mermaid Backlash: In May 2023, Mena Massoud faced backlash for comments he made on Twitter about Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.' He compared the film to his 2019 film 'Aladdin,' saying Aladdin earned over a billion dollars because people watched it many times, but predicted The Little Mermaid would not reach that level, even if it got a sequel. Since the film featured Halle Bailey as the first Black actress to play Ariel, many felt his remarks were negative and insensitive. The criticism grew quickly, and soon after, Mena deleted his Twitter account. ^[1]People
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Emily Shah (actor) (2019-2023)
Marriage Date	July 2025
Marriage Place	Tuscany, Italy
Family
Wife/Spouse	Emily Shah (actor)
Parents	Father- Mansour Massoud Mother- Gorgit
Siblings	Brother- None Sister(s)- 2 (elder) • Marian Massoud (works in the medical field) • Margot Massoud (works in the medical field)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mena Massoud

Mena Massoud moved from Egypt to Canada with his family when he was three.

He grew up in Markham, Canada.
A childhood picture of Mena Massoud with his father

He aimed to be a performer since his childhood.

Mena was part of a theatre group at the St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham. During his time there, he served as the head of the improv team.

After graduating from high school, Mena enrolled at the University of Toronto on a neuroscience program. He, however, later decided to pursue acting, for which he took admission into Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University).

In 2011, Mena played the role of ‘Salman Zawab’ in Global TV and ABC’s medical drama series titled ‘Combat Hospital.’
Mena Massoud as ‘Salman Zawab’ in a still from the television series ‘Combat Hospital’ (2025)

He has appeared in many other television series, such as Malik Atassi in Showcase’s ‘King’ (2012), Justin Srinivasan in CTV’s ‘Saving Hope’ (2017), Ethan Hart in Hulu’s ‘Reprisal’ (2019), and Salim in Fox’s ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ (2021).
Mena Massoud as Ethan Hart in a still from the series ‘Reprisal’ (2019)

In 2016, he voiced various characters for the 2016 video game ‘Watch Dogs 2.’

In 2018, Mena Massoud met actor Emily Shah on a dating app. Over the next few years, the two grew close, and in 2023, Mena proposed to Emily.

In 2019, Mena appeared as ‘Chaz’ in a thriller film titled ‘Strange but True.’
A poster of the film ‘Strange but True’ (2019)

That same year, he played the role of ‘Kamal’ in the film ‘Run This Town.’
Mena Massoud as ‘Kamal’ in a still from the film ‘Run This Town’ (2019)

In 2021, he lent his voice to the character ‘Rumi’ for the animated film ‘Lamya’s Poem.’
A still of the character ‘Rumi’ (left) from the animated film ‘Lamya’s Poem’ (2021)

Mena has worked in many other films, including ‘The Royal Treatment’ (2022), ‘Hotel for the Holidays’ (2022), ‘The Sacrifice Game’ (2023), and ‘Wish You Were Here’ (2025).
Mena Massoud as ‘Luke’ in the film ‘Hotel for the Holidays’ (2022)

In 2023, he lent his voice to the character ‘Patrick’ for an animated film titled ‘Butterfly Tale.’
A still of the character ‘Patrick,’ voiced by Mena Massoud, from the animated film ‘Butterfly Tale’ (2023)

In July 2025, Mena Massoud and Emily Shah tied the knot in Tuscany, Italy. Their wedding brought together Egyptian, Indian, and American traditions.

Mena and Emily first had a Hindu wedding, followed by a Christian ceremony.
Pictures from Mena Massoud and Emily Shah’s wedding ceremonies

Mena Massoud admires Robin Williams, an actor and comedian.

Mena and Emily have co-founded Dharma Gin, a gin brand that reflects their heritage. It is made with ingredients like amchur, black cardamom, turmeric, saffron, and coriander, blending Emily’s Scottish and Indian roots with Mena’s Egyptian background.
Mena Massoud and Emily Shah promoting Dharma Gin