Mena Massoud Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
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Wife: Emily Shah
Age: 34 Years
Height: 5' 8"
Bio/Wiki | |
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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 • 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.
- 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.’
- 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).
- In 2016, he voiced various characters for the 2016 video game ‘Watch Dogs 2.’
- In 2018, Mena Massoud met actor Emily Shah through 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.’
- That same year, he played the role of ‘Kamal’ in the film ‘Run This Town.’
- In 2021, he lent his voice to the character ‘Rumi’ for the animated film ‘Lamya’s Poem.’
- 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.’
- 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.
- Mena Massoud admires Robin Williams, an actor and comedian.
- Mena is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Bageera.
- He is a fitness enthusiast and regularly hits the gym.
- Mena consumes alcohol occasionally.
- He loves travelling and often shares his travel experiences on social media.
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