Mena Massoud

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 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.’

  

• 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).

• 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 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 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.

  

Mena Massoud as ‘Luke’ in the film ‘Hotel for the Holidays’ (2022)