“I’M AN AFRICAN
OF MY HERITAGE
Who is Mico Saad?
Mico Saad is a human being at the end of
the day. I’m just a regular person who was
born in Egypt. I’m an artist – I dance, act
and sometimes host TV shows. I used to be
a dancer. I think I enjoy expressing myself
through arts so whatever it is I’m doing has to
reflect in my arts.
How will you describe your life as a film
maker or producer?
I think it’s amazing! I’m super happy –
super lucky and super honored to be doing
something I love and something that affect
and change people’s lives. The best part of
being a film maker or producer is seeing
different stories and dealing with humans
to make these films happen. My life as a film
maker is great because I get to travel to places,
hear different stories, tell stories that change
lives, help raise awareness about certain social
issues and dealing with people is the best part
of it; not many people are fortunate to have it
this way.
What’s your long term vision as far as
your career is concerned?
I’m young with so many big dreams. I think I
want to see a better world than we’re living
in; not just by word but by helping and
inspiring others. The long term goal is to reach
the ultimate dream which is to be a global star.
I want to reach the level where my message
will go further because you can’t reach the
masses if you’re not known. I just want to
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be in the position I can help others without
working too hard – literally.
So far no controversies about you on
tabloids, how do you manage to stay
under the radar?
I know people like to gossip and hear gossips
especially here in Hollywood, the only way I
try to stay under the radar and stay focused
is by constantly working. I really don’t count
my success. I want to keep going and looking
for bigger success. Being hungry for bigger
success is fulfilling. I don’t think being on
gossip tabloids will take me anywhere. I want
to live a legacy my children will be proud of
someday.
What is your favourite project or work
piece?
I will say it’s one of the shows I did, which
is a travel show where I got to see different
countries, places, food and habits - it was
great. I count myself as a citizen of the earth.
I believe everywhere is beautiful, everyone
is great; every culture is rich in diverse ways.
After this travel show it made me a much
better person. I felt fulfilled. It was more
about inclusivity for me. The entire Africa is
beautiful in so many different ways. You will
find stuff in Ghana you won’t find in Nigeria
or Egypt or Cameroon or South Africa; I think
we have to celebrate our diversity in beauty.
Something else I did which was super fan was
a film called Pitch I did where I got to speak so
many languages and played different