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Israel Atias
ישראל אטיאס
Born (1987-01-09) January 9, 1987 (age 37)
Occupation(s)Actor, model
SpouseNaomi Idan
Children2

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]

Early life

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Atias 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

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He 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

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In July 2016 Atias married Naomi Idan. They have two sons together, born in 2021 and 2023. He is Shomer Shabbat.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
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

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  1. ^ Spiro, Amy (February 14, 2018). "'Shababnikim': Television's bad boys of yeshiva". The Jerusalem Post.
  2. ^ Shababnikim - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-26
  3. ^ The New Black: Nice Jewish Bad Boys Moment. 19 February 2021
  4. ^ אייל גולן ועדן חסון - באור גדול YouTube. 2021
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