Israel Atias (Hebrew: ישראל אטיאס; born 9 January 1987) is an Israeli film, television and stage actor and model. He is best known for starring in the hit Israeli comedy series, Shababnikim (2017–present).[1][2]
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ישראל אטיאס | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
Spouse | Naomi Idan |
Children | 2 |
Early life
editAtias was born and raised in Yavne in Israel to Moroccan Jewish parents. He is named after the Moroccan Sephardic rabbi, Israel Abuhatzeira (Baba Sali). He graduated from Haderech Acting School and acted in several plays.
Career
editHe has modeled for a number of fashion campaigns for Coca-Cola Zero, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, and has appeared alongside high-profile models such as Bar Refaeli and Adi Himelbloy.
In 2014 - 2015, he played a series regular, Eviatar Zaguri in the HOT drama series, Zaguri Empire.
Since 2017, he has been part of the main cast of the Israeli hit series, Shababnikim on HOT. He plays Meir Sabag, a yeshiva student alongside Daniel Gad, Ori Laizerouvich and Omer Perelman Striks.[3]
In 2021, he appeared in a music video for Eyal Golan.[4]
Personal life
editIn July 2016 Atias married Naomi Idan. They have two sons together, born in 2021 and 2023. He is Shomer Shabbat.
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Ptzuim BaRosh (Scarred) | Dudi | 1 episode |
2014 - 2015 | Zaguri Imperia | Eviatar Zaguri | Series regular |
2015 | Mossad 101 (HaMidrasha) | Eyal Deri | 1 episode |
Anachnu BaMapa | Shasha | 5 episodes | |
2017 | Masa Hatabaat (The Ring's Journey) | Behor | Film |
2017 - present | Shababnikim | Meir Sabag | Series regular |
2020 - 2021 | Ziggy | Azulay | 4 episodes |
2021 | HaYoreshet (The Heiress) | Maor | Series regular |
2023 | Running on Sand | Nir Zeituni | Film |
References
edit- ^ Spiro, Amy (February 14, 2018). "'Shababnikim': Television's bad boys of yeshiva". The Jerusalem Post.
- ^ Shababnikim - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-26
- ^ The New Black: Nice Jewish Bad Boys Moment. 19 February 2021
- ^ אייל גולן ועדן חסון - באור גדול YouTube. 2021
External links
edit- Israel Atias at IMDb