[2] Zayn studied psychology at the American University of Beirut and left for the United States to pursue acting in 2010.

[3] In New York City, Zayn met fellow actor, Pascale Seigneurie, who would soon become a frequent collaborator.

[3] The two paired up to create Abroad, a film about a Lebanese couple pursuing their acting dreams in America and struggling with being typecast in Middle Eastern roles.

[3] A new short film titled Saint Rose was set for release in 2024,[12] which has been selected to compete in the Shorts Competition at the Red Sea International Film Festival.

[13] The film continues Alexandre's exploration of cultural and societal themes, telling the story of a woman striving to escape a stifling marriage imposed by a conservative society.