Mark Naji

Birthday: 7 April 1976, Lagos, Nigeria

Height: 175 cm

An actor who finds himself occasionally writing and directing, Mark Naji made his Big Screen debut opposite Kristen Stewart in the controversial indie drama Camp X-Ray (2014), director Peter Sattler p ...Show More

[on his first leading role in Franko (2010)] In the process of making this film, I experienced every Show more [on his first leading role in Franko (2010)] In the process of making this film, I experienced every aspect of film making, from the beginning till the end. I can definitely say that I really enjoyed knowing how it feels to be on the casting side, behind the camera and in front for the matter. Having gone through the process, it's a privilege to me as an actor and director to hear or say the word ACTION. Hide

[on auditioning] Can't live with 'em can't live without 'em. I remember drinking Yerba Mate right be Show more [on auditioning] Can't live with 'em can't live without 'em. I remember drinking Yerba Mate right before an audition. Caffeine, what a bad move. I felt so anxious when speaking to the point where my tongue felt too large and won't move fast enough in order to make the words come out. The CD thought I was special. Hide

[on his script Franko] The original award winning script was 22 pages long, but it was cut significa Show more [on his script Franko] The original award winning script was 22 pages long, but it was cut significantly due to budget constraints. Hide

[on writing Franko] It all started with a vision, a cursor blinking on a blank final draft page and Show more [on writing Franko] It all started with a vision, a cursor blinking on a blank final draft page and hope. This project came about after a failed audition. The chances of me getting cast in a role of a life time went from slim to none. So, I decided to take a stab at developing my own material. Mind you I've never written before, but I had a clue on how to begin. Thanks to Google. Hide

Mark Naji's FILMOGRAPHY

All as Actor (19)

Deadliest Warrior - Season 3

Rogue Warfare 3: Death of a Nation

Fauda - Season 3 [Sub: Eng]

Head to Head (Ras Bras)

The Mummy Resurrected

Deadliest Warrior - Season 2

Deadliest Warrior - Season 1

Growth

Fauda - Season 1 [Sub: Eng]

Rogue Warfare

Rogue Warfare: The Hunt

Touch - Season 2

Camp Xray

Fauda - Season 2 [Sub: Eng]

Touch - Season 1

Fauda - Season 4 [Audio: Eng]

Fauda - Season 4 [Sub: Eng]

Fauda - Season 3

King of the Hill - Season 14