“In the industry, artists of of color struggle the most. Caucasian artists have really solidified themselves in the industry, and with African Americans now we see directors and producers who vow to only produce work that shines a light on African American artists. But everybody in the middle gets lost.”

Canadian actor

Mena Massoud is a Canadian actor known for his film work, especially his leading role in Disney’s Aladdin (2019). He made his film debut in the Canadian dramatic thriller Ordinary Days in 2017. Massoud’s breakthrough came with Aladdin, where he played the title character in the live-action fantasy film. The role brought him wider recognition and led to nominations for a Teen Choice Award and two National Film & TV Awards.