53 min
Embracing Your Roots, and the Never-Ending Journey Towards Authenticity: a Conversation with Hamza Haq Maple Popcorn
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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Hamza Haq. You likely know Hamza from CTV’s hit medical drama Transplant, now in its second season, where Hamza plays the lead role of Bash, a doctor who comes to Canada as a Syrian refugee during the ongoing Syrian civil war. The role earned him a Canadian Screen Award for ‘Best Lead Actor’ in 2021. At the age of nine, Hamza himself immigrated to Canada from Saudi Arabia with his Pakistani family. Today, he shares with us his continued journey towards authenticity, his message to all immigrants and the importance of staying true to yourself.
A podcast hosted by Marriska Fernandes, produced by The Brand is Female and powered by Telefilm Canada.
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Hamza Haq. You likely know Hamza from CTV’s hit medical drama Transplant, now in its second season, where Hamza plays the lead role of Bash, a doctor who comes to Canada as a Syrian refugee during the ongoing Syrian civil war. The role earned him a Canadian Screen Award for ‘Best Lead Actor’ in 2021. At the age of nine, Hamza himself immigrated to Canada from Saudi Arabia with his Pakistani family. Today, he shares with us his continued journey towards authenticity, his message to all immigrants and the importance of staying true to yourself.
A podcast hosted by Marriska Fernandes, produced by The Brand is Female and powered by Telefilm Canada.
53 min