Malek Hanna is a dynamic award winning actor, singer and filmmaker. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he discovered his passion for the arts at a young age. Studying and acquiring a BA, MA and PHD credits from numerous universities as Fordham, Juilliard and UCLA, Malek continues to act, sing and produce in Los Angeles and New York.
REVIEWS/PRESS QUOTES:
"Velvet-coated-powerhouse-voiced Malek Hanna really shined!”
- Ron Irwin ~ Burbank Entertainment Industry Examiner
"Power-piped Malek Hanna, delivers a workers’ song that is the production's most rousing moment"
- Los Angeles Times
"Hanna is eerily magnetic in everything he does, as befitting this edgy story...he was outstanding!"
- Tolucan Times
“Malek Hanna's stage appearance reminded me of the late great Buddy Holly..."
- The Art Examiner (Los Angeles)
"Malek Hanna was phenomenal...he did not seem to be acting, everything he did seemed second nature to him, almost effortlessly done. A star in the making..." - Fordham Press (NYC)
"Malek Hanna is a scene stealer throughout the show. His sexy stage presence verges on psychotic, and his lines are almost impeccably delivered, crisply and with hilarity. His manic ventures in falsetto are impressive and hysterical at the same time."- Culture Spot LA
“This is an artist to keep your eye on this year…look out for more music from this breaking artist soon!" - 360 Magazine
“Malek’s jaw-dropping vocal strength and flawless vocal range take you through a compelling story of the concept of love in between fantasy and reality.” – Buzz Music
His most recent and recognized credits and awards include rave reviews in:
- Buzz Music, Vents Magazine, Music News, The FOX Magazine, Spoke Magazine, Starry Constellation Mag, Neufutur Magazine, Stereo Stickman, The Whole Kameese, Electro Wow, Music is My Radar, Good Star Vibes, for his new single and music video, "Which Way to Go," and "We Can't Stop," currently on all music platforms.
- Los Angeles Times for his performance in Chicago, Christmas Carol and Cabaret
- Best Vocalist Award at the IMTA - Tomorrow Talent Competition
- Contestant on ‘The Voice’- Season 3 (Arabia)
- Featured Soloist in Rome/Italy at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II
- Honorary singer at the Staples Center for the L.A. Lakers
- Best Monologue Award at Upright Citizen Brigade (NYC)
- IMTA Winner sitcom, monologue, singing, T.V. commercial and talent of the year
*He was featured in Unique & Rare Magazine as 2014’s new "up-and-coming artist" and "actor to look out for." He is currently producing and acting in numerous feature films with legendary and Oscar winning producer Dr. Veit Heidushchka.
The films are all currently in different stages of development with his team at 4Sight Entertainment and are scheduled to release in 2024. Malek is also releasing his music album "On the Right Track" in 2023. He has collaborated and inked a deal with former pop star and writer for Katy Perry, Camela Leierth for the album, along with Grammy Latin Winner, Paulina Aguirre and legendary artist, Roslyn Kind. You can also see Malek acting and singing on the soundtrack of an upcoming Christmas movie, "Saint Nick," coming out during the holiday season!