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December 15, 2023 21 mins
Amin El Gamal, the first openly queer Muslim actor to play a leading role on a TV show, discusses his early life as a child of Egyptian immigrants, his acting roles in various productions, and the exploration of his queer and Muslim identities. Amin discusses his transition into writing and producing, exploring gender and neurodivergence in his recent short film, 'Unmasking.' He also speaks candidly about his struggles with self-acceptance and navigating the often exclusive worlds of Hollywood and theatre. The discussion concludes with Amin sharing his inspirations in the queer Muslim community, emphasizing the need for more representation behind the camera in the film industry. Hosted by Shahjehan Khan. Follow Rehana Lew Mirza on Instagram @feistypharaoh Read more about this interview at https://www.createfann.com/actor-amin-el-gamal-on-creating-complex-stories-and-returning-to-his-pre-hollywood-actor-self-fannboy-friday/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Learn more at www.createfann.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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