Israeli actresses born in 1985
Here are 9 famous actresses from Israel were born in 1985:
Bar Refaeli
Bar Refaeli (June 4, 1985 Hod HaSharon-) also known as bar_refaeli is an Israeli fashion model, actor and supermodel.
Refaeli began her modeling career at the young age of 8 months when she appeared in a baby commercial. She was discovered by a modeling agency when she was just 15 years old and soon became a successful model in Israel, appearing in ads for brands such as Castro and Pilpel.
Refaeli's international breakthrough came in 2007 when she appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has since graced the covers of numerous magazines, including GQ, Elle, Marie Claire, and Vanity Fair.
Aside from her modeling career, Refaeli has also acted in Israeli TV shows and movies, as well as hosting and judging several seasons of the Israeli version of "The X Factor."
In 2015, Refaeli married Israeli businessman Adi Ezra and the couple has two children together. She is also an advocate for various charitable causes and has supported organizations such as Save a Child's Heart and Operation Smile.
Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot (April 30, 1985 Rosh HaAyin-) is an Israeli actor and model. She has one child, Alma Versano.
Gadot first rose to fame in the late 2000s for her work as a model, including winning the Miss Israel beauty pageant in 2004. She then made the transition to acting, starring in the Israeli drama series "Asfur" before landing her breakout role in the "Fast and Furious" franchise. In 2016, she was cast as Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe, a role she has since reprised in several films.
Outside of her acting career, Gadot is also a prominent advocate for women's rights and social justice. In 2018, she was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, and has been recognized for her philanthropic work with organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League and the United Nations.
Bar Paly
Bar Paly (April 29, 1985 Ural-) also known as Barbara Phaly or Barbara Phali is an Israeli actor and model.
Bar Paly was born and raised in the Soviet Union before emigrating with her family to Israel at the age of seven. She began her career as a model before transitioning into acting, and landed her first major acting role in the Israeli film "The Secrets" in 2007. Paly gained wider recognition when she appeared in the 2013 action film "Pain & Gain" alongside Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson. She has since appeared in a number of films and TV shows, including the popular Amazon series "The Boys" and the film "Charlie's Angels." In addition to her acting work, Paly is also known for her advocacy work on behalf of children in need, particularly in the area of education.
Yuval Scharf
Yuval Scharf (June 4, 1985 Tel Aviv-) is an Israeli actor.
Yuval Scharf was born on June 4, 1985 in Tel Aviv. She studied acting at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio and began her career with a role in the Israeli television series "Parashat HaShavua" in 2004. Since then, she has appeared in numerous television series, films, and theater productions in Israel, including "A Touch Away", "Shtisel", and "The Women's Balcony". In 2015, Scharf won the Israeli Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the television drama "Bnei Aruba" and in 2018 she was nominated again for the same award for her performance in "Sleeping Bears". Scharf has also been involved in various social and political issues, including activism for LGBT rights and women's rights.
Meyrav Feldman
Meyrav Feldman (July 30, 1985 Kfar Saba-) is an Israeli actor.
She started her acting career in the early 2000s, playing small roles in Israeli television series and films. In 2005, she landed her breakthrough role in the television series "Ha-Shminiya" (The Eighth Day) which made her a household name in Israel.
Since then, she has appeared in various successful television series and films, including "Ir Miklat" (A Place to Call Home), "Hahamama" (The Pillow), and "Mossad 101". In 2018, she won the Best Actress Award at the Israeli Television Academy Awards for her role in the television series "Hashoter Hatov" (The Good Cop).
Apart from acting, Feldman also works as a voice actress, dubbing foreign films and television series into Hebrew. She is known for her distinctive voice which has earned her a wide fan base in Israel.
Feldman is also an animal lover and promotes animal rights on her social media platforms.
Ester Rada
Ester Rada (March 7, 1985 Kiryat Arba-) is an Israeli actor, singer and singer-songwriter.
She was born to Ethiopian Jewish parents who immigrated to Israel in the 80s. Rada grew up in a religious household and started singing at the age of 21. Her unique style combines Ethiopian music, funk, soul and R&B, earning her comparisons to Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. Rada has released two studio albums and has performed in festivals around the world, including the Glastonbury Festival in the UK and the Roskilde Festival in Denmark. In addition to her music career, Rada has also acted in several Israeli films and television shows. She was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award at the Israeli Film Academy Awards for her role in the 2015 film "Wounded Land." Rada also volunteers with non-profit organizations that support Ethiopian-Israeli youth.
Roni Meron
Roni Meron (December 24, 1985 Israel-) is an Israeli actor.
He is best known for his role in the hit Israeli series "Fauda," which follows a group of Israeli undercover agents who work to take down a Hamas terrorist cell in the West Bank. Meron plays the role of Avichay, a member of the undercover team.
Meron received his formal training in acting at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Tel Aviv. In addition to his work on "Fauda," he has appeared in several other Israeli TV shows and films, including "Magash Hakesef" and "The Exchange Principle."
Outside of acting, Meron is also a trained martial artist and teaches self-defense classes in Israel. He is passionate about fitness and often posts workout videos and motivational messages on his social media accounts. Meron is also a philanthropist and devotes his time and resources to various charitable causes in Israel.
Hili Yalon
Hili Yalon (February 14, 1985 Jerusalem-) otherwise known as Hila Yalon is an Israeli actor.
She graduated from the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts in Givatayim and went on to study acting at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Tel Aviv. Yalon made her acting debut in the Israeli television series "HaAlufa" in 2006. She later appeared in several other successful television shows such as "Srugim", "Hatufim", and "Mossad 101". In addition to her television work, Yalon has also acted in films including "Off-White Lies" and "The Women's Balcony". She has received critical acclaim for her performances and has been nominated for several awards in Israel. Yalon is also a singer and has released several singles over the years.
Dana Meinrath
Dana Meinrath (June 2, 1985 Moshav-) is an Israeli actor.
He began his acting career onstage, performing in various theatrical productions before making his on-screen debut in the Israeli TV series "HaShminiya" in 2006. Since then, Meinrath has appeared in numerous Israeli TV shows and films, including "Mossad 101" and "The Women's Balcony". In 2018, he gained international recognition for his performance in the Israeli film "Redemption", for which he won the Best Actor award at the Brooklyn Film Festival. Meinrath is considered to be one of Israel's most talented young actors and continues to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry both in Israel and abroad. Outside of acting, he is also known for his activism work in support of LGBTQ rights.