Israeli music stars born in 1969

Here are 5 famous musicians from Israel were born in 1969:

Noa

Noa (June 23, 1969 Bat Yam-) otherwise known as Achinoam Nini, אחינועם ניני or Nini, Achinoam is an Israeli singer, musician and film score composer.

Her albums include Noa, Calling, Achinoam Nini, Blue Touches Blue, Now, Gold, Babel, Le meilleur de Noa, Too Proud and Genes & Jeans. Her related genres: World music, Pop music, Jazz and Blues.

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Orna Banai

Orna Banai (November 25, 1969 Omer, Israel-) also known as Banai, Orna is an Israeli actor.

She began her acting career in the mid-1990s with appearances on various Israeli TV shows, most notably "Shemesh", in which she played a leading role. Her talent soon caught the attention of the Israeli film industry, and she began appearing in movies such as "The Long Journey" and "Late Marriage".

Aside from her work on screen, Orna Banai is also known for her activism in various social causes. She has been an outspoken advocate for women's rights and has worked with several organizations to promote gender equality. In addition, Banai is also an accomplished writer and has published several books in Hebrew, including a memoir titled "Just Between Us".

Throughout her career, Orna Banai has won numerous awards for her acting, including the Israel Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Off White Lies". Today, she remains one of Israel's most prominent and respected actors.

In addition to her acting career and activism, Orna Banai is also a popular television personality in Israel. She has hosted several TV shows, including "Orna and Moshe’s Comedy Store" and "The Next Star". Banai is also known for her theatrical work, having appeared in several productions at the Cameri and Habima theaters in Tel Aviv.

Orna Banai comes from a well-known Israeli family of artists and performers. Her father is the late Yossi Banai, a legendary Israeli actor and comedian. Her siblings, Yuval and Eti, are also accomplished actors and entertainers.

Outside of her professional work, Banai is known for her private life as well. She has two children and has been an advocate for single motherhood, having had her first child on her own through artificial insemination. Orna Banai's contributions to Israeli culture and society have made her a beloved public figure in her home country.

Aside from acting, activism, writing, and hosting TV shows, Orna Banai has also worked as a voice actor. She has provided the Hebrew voice for several animated characters in films such as "Ice Age", "The Incredibles", and "Kung Fu Panda". In 2019, she was cast in a leading role in the Israeli drama series "Stockholm". Banai's performance in the show was praised by critics and audiences alike.

In 2020, Orna Banai made headlines when she was accused of sexual harassment by fellow actor and colleague, Adi Ashkenazi. Banai denied the allegations and apologized for any harm she may have caused, but the incident sparked a conversation about harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry in Israel.

Despite the controversy, Orna Banai remains a respected and accomplished figure in Israeli entertainment. Her dedication to her craft, as well as her activism and advocacy work, have made her a role model and inspiration for many in Israel and beyond.

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Ori Kaplan

Ori Kaplan (October 1, 1969 Israel-) a.k.a. Kaplan, Ori or DJ Shotnez is an Israeli saxophonist, film score composer and actor.

His related genres: Jazz.

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Assif Tsahar

Assif Tsahar (June 11, 1969 Tel Aviv-) otherwise known as Tsahar, Assif is an Israeli musician, film score composer, saxophonist and clarinetist.

Discography: Solitude, Lost Brother, Shekhina, Ayn Le-Any, America, Soul Bodies, Volume 1, Soul Bodies, Volume 2, Tells Untold, Live In The Head and Come Sunday. Genres related to him: Jazz.

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Roy Zu-Arets

Roy Zu-Arets (January 22, 1969-) is an Israeli pianist, record producer and composer.

Genres he performed include Contemporary classical music and Pop music.

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