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Video
French
March 29, 2024

Yes, yes, Simon the Zelot is French!

While the first episodes of season 4 of The Chosen will be broadcast on Sunday, March 31 on C8 from 11:45 a.m., Aleteia has met actor Alaa Safi who has played Simon the Zealote for three seasons. Imagine that if he carries out part of his artistic career in the United States, he is French!

Video
Italian
February 24, 2024

Simon The Zealot (Alaa Safi) | Alessandro Allocca (La Repubblica)

Did you know that Alaa Safi (Simone the Zealot in The Chosen) speaks perfect Italian? During the London premiere of the 4th Season Alessandro Allocca from Repubblica was able to have a chat with Alaa... in Italian.

Video
English
January 23, 2024

Alaa Safi - The Chosen Season 4 Global Premiere Red Carpet Interview

Alaa Safi is interviewed for The Chosen Season 4 Premiere in London. A Christian historical drama television series, created, directed, and co-written by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins.

Video
English
January 18, 2024

Alaa Safi Carpet Interview at The Chosen S4 Premiere

LRM Online's Gig Patta spoke with actor Alaa Safi (Simon the Zealot) on the teal carpet at season four premiere of The Chosen in Los Angeles, Calif.

Video
English
March 16, 2023

Meet our man of action, Alaa Safi (a.k.a. Simon the Zealot)

From Doctor Strange to Indiana Jones (with The Chosen between), Dallas sits down with the man who’s brought Simon Z to life, Alaa Safi. In this talk, you’ll learn about Alaa’s background as an actor, stunt man, and martial artist who’s able to powerfully portray a warrior-turned-disciple

Podcast
English
October 15, 2022

Alaa Safi almost didn't make it home

You may recognize Alaa (@itsalaasafi) from Doctor Strange, The Chosen, Murder on the Orient Express, The Mauritanian, his own award-winning short film Chrysalis, and very soon in yet another of his own works, The 25th Frame. You can support the Indiegogo for that film here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-25th-frame#/ Any amount helps! The ending of Alaa's ordinary world prompted him to finally start making his own short films, become a father as a working artist, and to confront the dangers of external validation. Don't forget to make a donation to The 25th Frame! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-25th-frame#/

Podcast
English
October 3, 2022

What's Your Limp: Alaa Safi (Actor)

In this episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with his The Chosen castmate and dear friend, Alaa Safi.

Article
French
October 3, 2014

Exclusive interview with Alaa Safi, Jackie Chan's rival in Chinese Zodiac!

Alaa Safi is simply present in the two best pieces of bravery in the film, two ultra-precise fights: one in a warehouse around a sofa and another in the air. It is with the humility of the greatest that the Vulture interpreter was kind enough to answer our questions.