Mena Massoud to Participate in El-Gouna Film Festival

Egyptian -Canadian Star Mena Massoud will participate in the third edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) this year; it will be held from 19 to 27 September.

Massoud`s participation in GFF, which is held every year in Egypt, is the fruit of the continuous and constructive cooperation between the immigration ministry and the festival's management.

He is an actor of Egyptian origin, born on September 17, 1991, in Cairo to Egyptian parents before traveling to Canada.

He played the role of Aladdin in the live action of Disney's 1992 animated film “Aladdin”. He also played the role of Tariq Al-Kassar in the television series "Jack Ryan" and played a role in the first season of "Nikita" TV series.

Immigration Minister Nabila Makram said: “Massoud's participation came due to communication with our sons abroad, especially those of the second and third generations."

Makram added: “Art is one of Egypt's soft power elements abroad; Massoud success is a success for Egypt abroad.”

She expressed her pride and happiness in what Massoud achieved in his artistic career as well as his adherence to Arabic, the language of his motherland.

The minister pointed out that she encouraged Massoud in his artistic career, wishing him more success, as he is a great example in the field of art and acting, who reflected a positive image of Egypt globally.

On his part, Amr Mansi, Co-founder of GFF expressed his happiness at Massoud`s participation in the third edition of the festival.

He said: “The festival`s management will spare no effort to build bridges of communication with the stars of the international cinema in general, and those of Egyptian assets in particular, attracting them to participate in GFF, which we strive to present in the best picture.”

He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the immigration minister`s efforts to support GFF and her keenness to communicate with the sons of Egyptians abroad, especially the creators such as Mena Massoud, and linking them to their home country.

Contributed by Ahmad El-Assasy