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- Faisal Al-Saja was born July 5, 1977 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is a full time professional actor based in the Middle East. His film career started in 2012 and since then he's acted in numerous films including the most expensive Chinese film ever made "Switch" starring Honk Kong's most respected actor Andy Lau. Switch was shot partially in Dubai and premiered globally in October 2013.
He made his first American debut in the independent thriller "Freshwater" Starring Zoe Bell and veteran actor Joe Lando.
Faisal is the only Saudi actor in Hollywood and only the second Saudi in history. A notable achievement considering the conservative nature of his country and its thirty million strong population. Before acting, Faisal spent ten years as a corporate banker in Saudi Arabia and Dubai.
He has extensive knowledge in finance and management and holds a Bachelor of Arts In International Relations from the University of Hartford. His growing skill as an actor, along with his bilingual speaking abilities and business knowledge have made him one of the most unique talents in the region.
- IMDb mini biography by: Omar Abunayyan
- Faisal was cast in the most expensive Chinese movie ever made. The spy action thriller Switch starring Andy Lau had a reported budget of $35 million dollars and was shot in partially in Dubai.
- He has a B.A. In International Relations from the University of Hartford.
- His mother is from Holland.
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Residing
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