13 Random and interesting facts about Emmy award winner Rami Malek

With Emmy’s last week, Rami Malek made international headlines as the first non-white to win the best actor in drama since the year 1998.     The charming Egyptian actor was before this famous for his role as 'Mr. Robot', a leading role for a series on USA Network television. The said role had previously won him a Critics’ Choice Award. But apart from being an Emmy award winner from the enchanting land of picturesque pyramids and camels, what else is Rami Malek about? We went digging and dabbing and found some juicy knick-knacks that you may want to share in.

Rami Malek at 'Night at the museum'

1. His other name is Said. Yes, you heard right, Rami was born Rami Said Malek in Los Angeles, California.

2. Before his breakthrough in Hollywood, Rami made falafels and delivered pizzas. The young stud told the press that for a year before his breakthrough, he worked in restaurants in Hollywood as he kept trying to get an acting gig. That must have taken him some ambition and patience, it’s great to know that it does pay to keep working on your dreams.

3. Of his days at the falafel and pizza shops, Rami confessed that there were days when he would feel depressed and losing confidence. It was not easy making falafels and delivering pizzas for a year yet he had a university degree. Well, those days have paid up now and we’re happy for him.

4. He was meant to be a lawyer or a doctor. Well, not by his choice, though. Rami’s parents wanted their son to have one of these sound professions so he could bring in the bacon, something that acting wouldn’t do. Looking back now, they must be proud and glad that he stuck to his guns.

5. Speaking of bacon, Rami loves bacon.

6. Not just bacon, but pancakes too.

7. But more than those, the one food that he cannot resist to save his life is string cheese.

8. For drinks, his the go-to drink is canned beer and tequila.

9. And he loves coffee too!

10. You would also be surprised to find out that Rami is NOT on the bey-hive train, what a surprise! Yes, when asked to choose between RiRi and Beyonce, he chose the former without a stutter. Looks like Rihanna is really doing the work-work-work now, isn’t she?

Rami Malek and Stephanie Corneliussen at Central Park

11. Can’t get enough of Rami and his charm? Then try his twin brother Sami Malek. If you didn’t know, Rami has an identical twin brother who is younger than him by four minutes. Unlike the Hollywood star, his brother is an academic, teaching in LA.

12. He also has a sister, who’s an ER doctor.

13. The charming Mr. Robot also has a dark and scary side as we came to find out. The actor says his best day of the year is Halloween! Whether it’s the dress up or the spooky-spook that comes with the day, he just loves it. Wonder if he also likes Friday the 13th, well, who knows? And isn’t it also just as random that this random fact is number 13? Spooky!

But there you have it, 13 random facts about Rami Malek; Outstanding Lead Actor, Primetime Emmy Award winner. Congratulations Rami!!