Israel Atias Explained

Israel Atias
Native Name Lang:Hebrew
Birth Date:9 January 1987
Birth Place:Yavne, Israel
Occupation:Actor, model
Spouse:Naomi Idan
Children:2

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]

Early life

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

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.[2]

In 2021, he appeared in a music video for Eyal Golan.[3]

Personal life

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

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Ptzuim BaRosh (Scarred)Dudi1 episode
2014 - 2015Zaguri ImperiaEviatar ZaguriSeries regular
2015Mossad 101 (HaMidrasha)Eyal Deri1 episode
Anachnu BaMapaShasha5 episodes
2017Masa Hatabaat (The Ring's Journey)BehorFilm
2017 - presentShababnikimMeir SabagSeries regular
2020 - 2021ZiggyAzulay4 episodes
2021HaYoreshet (The Heiress)MaorSeries regular
2023Running on SandNir ZeituniFilm

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spiro. Amy. February 14, 2018. 'Shababnikim': Television's bad boys of yeshiva. The Jerusalem Post. en-US.
  2. https://momentmag.com/the-new-black-nice-jewish-bad-boys/ The New Black: Nice Jewish Bad Boys
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoQcH_pozt0 אייל גולן ועדן חסון - באור גדול