Israel Atias (; 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).

Early life

Atias was born and raised in

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in Israel to

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parents. He is named after the Moroccan

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, Israel Abuhatzeira (

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). He graduated from Haderech Acting School and acted in several plays.

Career

He has modeled for a number of fashion campaigns for

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, and has appeared alongside high-profile models such as

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and

Adi Himelbloy Adi Himelbloy (also spelled Himmelbleu, ; born ) is an Israeli actress, model, and television host. Early life Himelbloy was born and raised in Holon, Israel, to Sabra (person), Israeli-born parents. Her father Yigal Himelbloy's family was of ...

. In 2014 - 2015, he played a series regular, Eviatar Zaguri in the

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drama series, '' Zaguri Empire''. Since 2017, he has been part of the main cast of the Israeli hit series, '' Shababnikim'' on

. He plays Meir Sabag, a

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student alongside Daniel Gad,

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and Omer Perelman Striks. In 2021, he appeared in a music video for

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.אייל גולן ועדן חסון - באור גדול
YouTube. 2021

Personal life

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

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Filmography

References

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* 1987 births Living people Israeli male film actors Israeli male television actors Israeli male stage actors Israeli male musical theatre actors Jewish Israeli male actors 21st-century Israeli male actors 21st-century Israeli Jews Israeli people of Moroccan-Jewish descent Jewish male models Israeli male models People from Yavne {{Israel-actor-stub