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MENASA Diversity Actors Showcase — 2026 Actor Submissions Now Open (Online & Los Angeles)
Submissions are now open for the 4th Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase, an initiative created to help increase visibility for Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian, and Southwest Asian (MENASA / SWANA) actors in film and television.
Mar 19
Saalika Khan has SIGNED with DDO Artists Agency!
Saalika Khan has SIGNED with DDO Artists Agency after being scouted from our "MENASA Diversity Showcase". (May 2023)
May 16, 2023
Wida Karim has SIGNED with DDO Artists Agency!
Wida Karim has SIGNED with DDO Artists Agency after being scouted from our "MENASA Diversity Showcase". (May 2023)
May 13, 2023
John Ort, Casting Director, (Guest Bio)
John's other credits are The Home, The Creator, Fire Island, The Water Song, Anya, Last Ferry, Evolution: Siren, Etymology, Rabbit Hole, Me
May 2, 2023
Lau Lapides , Talent Agent, MCVO (Guest Bio)
Lau Lapides is the owner and president of Lau Lapides Company, which has hybrid online and in-person studios in Boston, NYC, and LA.
Apr 16, 2023
Jason Crow, Casting Director, Stordahl & Terry Casting (Guest Bio)
Jason Crow is known for McMillions (2020), Leverage Redemption (2021-2023), In the Dark (2019-2022)...
Apr 14, 2023
Elmer Blanco, Talent Agent, Avalon Artists Group (Guest Bio)
Elmer Blanco is an experienced Talent Agent currently working at Avalon Artists Group.
Apr 12, 2023
Elizabeth Benge, Casting Director (Guest Bio)
Elizabeth Benge is known for Redheads Anonymous (2015), Blues's Clues and You (2019-2022), Side Hustle (2022), and Warped (2022).
Apr 11, 2023
Walid Chaya at NFMLA Film Festival InFocus: ‘Arab Cinema’
Actor and Director Walid Chaya attends NewFilmmakers Los Angeles for Film Festival InFocus: Arab Cinema.
Dec 4, 2022
Walid Chaya Trailer “Driving Ms. Saudi” Official Selection 2022 Marina del Rey Film Festival
As of 2018 women were finally allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Watch “Driving Ms. Saudi” by Walid Chaya at the Marina del Rey Film Festival
Jun 17, 2022
BroadwayWorld Features 2nd Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase with Star Studded Cast + VIPs
"Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television and film industry panel last Saturday."
May 2, 2022
2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call
Studio For Performing Arts LA just announced the return of their MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call to be held online this month.
Mar 29, 2022
WINNER! BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" Presented To Studio For Performing Arts LA
Studio For Performing Arts LA is the WINNER of the Regional 2021 BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" for our MENASA Diversity Showcase
Jan 13, 2022
Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger
Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger
Oct 11, 2021
Chelly Chelly has a MEETING with Marilyn Atlas Management!
Chelly Chelly has a MEETING with Marilyn Atlas Management after participating our "MENASA Diversity Initiative Virtual Open Call."
Jun 7, 2021
2021 Diversity Initiative 80 MENASA Actors Screened by Hollywood VIPs In Virtual Open Call
On May 8th, 2021 our open call helped performers of MENASA descent raise their acting profile & visibility to a panel of TV & film VIPs.
May 8, 2021
MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Virtual Open Call For Film & Television Spring 2021
MENASA actors perform a monologue online for a panel of TV & film VIPs in our next open call diversity initiative, free for performers.
Apr 16, 2021
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