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Inbar Lavi is an Israeli actress. She is known for portraying Raviva on the 2012 MTV series Underemployed, Vee on the 2014 Fox television series Gang Related, and Sheba on the Fox series Prison Break. Lavi starred in the 2017-2018 Bravo television series Imposters, and played Eve in the final three seasons of the Netflix series Lucifer.- Rona-Lee Shim'on (Ramat Gan, Israel, January 9, 1983), is an Israeli actress, known primarily for her leading role in Fauda. Her character in Fauda, Nurit, is the only woman in an elite unit formed almost exclusively by men. To perform that role she had to learn Krav maga. In 2020, she appeared in the cast of Messiah.
- Aliza Gur was born Aliza Gross in Ramat Gan, Israel, in 1944. She was Miss Israel of 1960 in the Miss Universe pageant, placing in the top 15. Her parents had fled Germany during the rise to power of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and they eventually settled in Israel, where she and her brother were born.
She emigrated to the US in her 20s and settled in California, where she began her film and television career. Her television credits include guest appearances on Get Smart (1965) and The Wild Wild West (1965), among other shows. Her film credits include From Russia with Love (1963), Kill a Dragon (1967) and the cult vampire film Beast of Morocco (1968) (she was also, at 12 years of age, an extra in The Ten Commandments (1956). Her parents came to the United States and settled in Cleveland, Ohio, for a time. They passed away in the mid-'70s. - Producer
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Avi Arad is an Israeli film producer and CEO of Marvel Entertainment. He produced dozens of Marvel films including the X-Men original trilogy, Daredevil, Hulk, Elektra, the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, Blade: Trinity, The Punisher, Ghost Rider and the Tim Story Fantastic Four film series. He now produces several Spider-Man films for Sony including Venom, Into the Spider-Verse and No Way Home.- Liana Ayoun was born on 8 December 1994 in Ramat Gan, Israel. She is an actress, known for The Hood (2014), The Policeman's Daughter (2020) and Black Space (2020).
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Avi Nesher's award-winning films have played a major part in Israeli cinema's rise to prominence during the last decade. During that period, remarkably enough, four Israeli movies were nominated for Best Foreign Picture. During that era, Nesher was singled out and honored several times as one of Israel's all-time greatest filmmakers.
In 2018 Avi Nesher won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Also in 2018 Nesher released The Other Story. The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival "The Other Story", which is based on a true story and was written by Nesher and his co-writer and known psychologist Noam Shpancer, was the most viewed Israeli film of 2018 and granted Nesher the Best Director Award from The Israeli Film Critic Association.
In 2016, Nesher wrote, directed and produced the post-war family drama "Past Life", which is set in Israel's revolutionary year of 1977 and is based on true events (inspired by Dr. Baruch Milch's autobiography "Can Heaven Be Void?")."Past Life" was an official selection at Toronto International Film Festival 16' ("Profoundly moving, suspenseful, gripping character-driven drama with hauntingly beautiful music" - Variety), and also the closing night at the Haifa International Film Festival ("An explosion of sheer emotional and cinematic virtuosity" - Cinemascope). In its long theatrical run in Israel, "Past Life" was a resounding success, receiving excellent reviews and close to 200,000 spectators. It was nominated for 5 Ophir Awards (the Israeli Oscars) including Best Actress and Original Score. Internationally the film was bought and distributed by the Samuel Goldwyn Company and by MGM/Orion.
In 2013, Nesher's film The Wonders was praised by film critic Yair Raveh (Cinemascope) who called it the best Israeli movie of the year. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was selected as one of five exceptional films featured in the Contemporary World Speakers program. Variety film critic Alissa Simon hailed it a "smart, stylish, and sophisticated dramedy."
In 2008, Nesher received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival. In 2009, he received the Cinematic Excellence Award at the Haifa Film Festival and a star on the Avenue of the Stars, an honor rarely bestowed on directors. In 2010 Nesher received the prestigious Landau Award for Excellence in the Arts.
That year, Nesher's "The Matchmaker", which premiered as an official selection at the Toronto Film Festival and later on that year won the Silver Plaque at the Chicago International Film Festival. "The Matchmaker" was nominated for nine Israeli Academy Awards (including Best Picture) and won three, including Best Actor and Best Actress. It will open in U.S. theaters later this fall.
In 2007, Nesher's "The Secrets" also premiered as an official selection at the Toronto Film Festival. It was hailed by the Hollywood Reporter as "...witty and wise, sensual and emotionally overpowering - one of the best Israeli movies in recent years". Legendary movie critic Andrew Sarris declared "The Matchmaker" "One of the most remarkable movies of the year". It was nominated for seven Israeli Academy Awards, and won two.
In 2005, Nesher directed the highly experimental political documentary "Oriental", which won the Spirit of Freedom Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival. "Brilliant and original" raved the Jerusalem Post. "Avi Nesher is clearly Israel's most innovative filmmaker".
In 2004, Nesher wrote and directed "Turn Left at the End of the World", -- a surreal deconstruction of Israel's immigration mythology. "Turn Left" became Israel's biggest box office success, as well as becoming one of the best-reviewed films of the era. It was nominated for eight Israeli Academy Awards and won three.
Nesher's earlier credits also include many films of note. His very first film, "The Troupe" was a controversial hit that shocked the Israeli establishment by ridiculing the IDF; it has gone on to become an Israeli cult classic and most recently was adapted as a very successful stage play by the Israeli National Theater.
Following his auspicious debut, Nesher wrote and directed "Rage and Glory", which tells the controversial story of a Jewish terror organization during the 1940s. "Rage and Glory" caused a political storm, was lauded by international critics, and in 2001 was selected by the Lincoln Center Film Society as one of the most important films in 50 years of Israeli cinema.
After seeing "Rage and Glory", producer Dino De Laurentis convinced Nesher to come to Hollywood. Consequently, Nesher wrote and directed the sci-fi mystery "Timebomb" for MGM (produced by Rafaella De Laurentiis) and the sensual, supernatural mystery "Doppelganger" for 20th Century Fox, starring Drew Barrymore, both of which won prizes at the Avoriaz Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival.
Nesher's American success allowed him to produce, write, and direct the independent feature "The Taxman" which opened to extraordinary reviews: The New York Times called it "A delight...a charmer of a mystery" and Jeffrey Lyons of NBC hailed it as "A cinematic gem...not to be missed!"- Michael Elian was born on 28 August 1976 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is an actor, known for Ramy (2019), Homeland (2011) and All the Little Things We Kill (2019).
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Guri Alfi was born on 18 September 1976 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is a writer and actor, known for Matzav Ha'Uma (2010), Madrasa (2023) and The Human Resources Manager (2010). He has been married to Hila since September 2000.- Actress
Noga Blum was born on August 13, 1997 in Ramat-Gan, Israel . Noga's family left Israel for the United States, where she began her training in acting and voice at a young age. Noga has studied at HB Studios and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting (NYC). She currently resides in Manhattan, New York.- Writer
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Etgar Keret was born on 20 August 1967 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is a writer and director, known for The Middleman (2019), A Brief History of Us (2021) and Jellyfish (2007). He is married to Shira Geffen. They have one child.- Nelly Tagar was born on 30 November 1982 in Ramat Gan, Israel. She is an actress, known for Past Life (2016), Sisters (2016) and The Art of Waiting (2019).
- Daniela Virtzer tried to be an actress before Lechayey Ha'ahava (2001) but it didn't really work for her. She appeared on commercials. She finished high-school, but rejected the army serving until she finished filming "Lechayey Ha'ahava" - which was her big breakthrough. She likes riding horses, singing (and is working on her own material now), cooking, watching movies, and also Hip-hop and R&B music and sports.
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David Ofek was born in 1968 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is a director and writer, known for Ha-Mangalistim (2003), Minimum Wage (2012) and The Seven Years of Absalon (2022).- Irit Alter was born on 20 March 1948 in Ramat Gan, Israel. She is an actress, known for Shtisel (2013), Cover-Up (1991) and A Thin Line (1980).
- Nati Kluger was born on 31 January 1976 in Ramat Gan, Israel. She is an actress, known for Nivheret Yisrael (2011), Big Bad Wolves (2013) and Spyders (2020).
- Ilan Ramon was born on 20 June 1954 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He was married to Rona Ramon. He died on 1 February 2003 in Texas, USA.
- Avital Abergel was born on 10 June 1977 in Ramat Gan, Israel. She is an actress, known for Ha-Shminiya (2005), Ha-Chevre Ha-Tovim (1999) and Tironoot (1998). She has been married to Oved Avraham since 2011. They have two children. She was previously married to Kobi Oz.
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Danny Leshman was born on 30 October 1981 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is an actor, known for Ha-Shminiya (2005), Split (2009) and Tayara (2009).- Meytal Cohen was born on 9 August 1984 in Ramat Gan, Israel. She is an actress, known for Woke Up Crying (2010) and Drum Together (2021).
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Arnon Goldfinger was born on 21 September 1963 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is a director and writer, known for The Flat (2011), The Komediant (2000) and The Benny Zinger Show (1993).- Talia Shapira was born on August 6, 1946 in Ramat Gan, Israel. She was an actress and writer, known for her roles in films including -Hagiga Le'enayim (1975), Einayim Gdolot (1974) Belfer (1978) and many more. She died on January 24, 1992 in Israel. Talia was also an influential comedian and performer during the late 80's and early 90's, with a popular one woman show and many appearances at the Saturday night show in Channel One of the Israeli TV.
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Arnon Zadok was born on 13 June 1949 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is an actor and director, known for White Night (1995), The Red Hood Setup (2014) and Ingil (2001).- Guy Loel was born on 4 December 1971 in Ramat Gan, Israel. He is an actor, known for Polishuk (2009), Wisdom of the Pretzel (2002) and The Champion (2006). He is married to Drorit Zarmon. They have one child.
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Itai Jamshy was born on 3 May 1995 in Ramat Gan, Israel. Itai is a director and writer, known for The Water's Lament (2021), Boys on Film 24: Happy Endings (2024) and Aloof (2020).- Editorial Department
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Ronen was born and raised in Israel. He studied film and television at Hadassah College in Jerusalem, graduating with honors. In the last two years Ronen was mastering his editing craft at the American Film Institute, editing more than 10 short movies including the award winning short "The Babysitter", and was awarded the Bank of America Scholarship. Ronen is looking forward to collaborating and creating more magic moments on the silver screen. Ronen Pestes is the editor of Christmas At Maxwells.