Actor Said Faraj wins TWO Best Actor awards at recent AOF International Film Festival

The actor, nominated for his film “The American Failure,” bested noted actor Skeet Ulrich, among others

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 Aug. 29, 2013 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- When Said Faraj arrived in the United States more than a quarter of a century ago, after fleeing his war torn country of Lebanon, his only concern was his safety…and making a living. An aspiring actor, Faraj hoped to be successful in an industry where most others fail, though he was more than confident in his capabilities.

But nothing prepared Faraj for this past weekend, when he received, not one, but, two Best Actor awards for his starring role in the film The American Failure, which screened at the Action On Film International Film Festival in Pasadena, CA. For Faraj, the awards validate his standing in a community that has been close to his heart for decades.

“I was totally unprepared to hear my name read as Best Actor,” says Faraj. “It sounds hokey, but just being nominated among one’s peers really is enough. I am honored.”

That honor includes going head-to-head with noted actor Skeet Ulrich, among others.

The night was made even more special because Faraj hadn’t realized that he was nominated for both the Best Actor in a Feature and Best Actor in a Short Film awards. In the end, he had won both. The film was also nominated for Best Short Film.

The American Failure follows Carlos Elias, a man who finds himself on the run from a ruthless international drug cartel and the law, after extorting millions of dollars. The film was also produced and co-written by Faraj, who has also appeared in prominent films such as: Green Zone; The Siege; Bad Influence; True Romance; and others. His TV appearances include: NCIS: Los Angeles; 24; The Unit; Bones; and many more.


Check out all of Said Faraj’s work on

 his IMDb page at:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0267057/?ref_=sr_1
To see the official trailer of the film, go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB9pDK-g2NM

Source		:	J Blair Brown Consulting
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City/Town		:	Los Angeles - California - United States
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