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Actions speak louder than words, and the best way to set an example is to go out and do good work.

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Mena Massoud

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I want people to know that when you're doing something like 'Aladdin' it's not always dandelions and roses.

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Mena Massoud

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I try to support all the women in my life. So of course, Aladdin tries to do the same, and rightly so - absolutely right.

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Mena Massoud

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My parents knew the story of Aladdin long before the animation film. This is a folk tale that is very popular in Egypt.

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Mena Massoud

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I can't compete for roles that require me to be Caucasian or African American, even though those characters really connect with and intrigue me.

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Mena Massoud

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We're trying to give back to artists of color and make the journey a little easier for them.

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Mena Massoud

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When we represent all cultures with sensitivity and truthfulness, we foster a society that supports all people.

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Mena Massoud

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We've got to celebrate all of the diverse cast and actors in 'Aladdin' that do it really well.

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Mena Massoud

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When we uplift artists who reflect diverse perspectives, their stories tell us not only how people see others, but how they see themselves.

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Mena Massoud

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I can't change what casting directors do or what producers do. I can only change what I do.

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Mena Massoud

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