Yael Bar Zohar

Yael Bar Zohar (Hebrew: יעל בר זוהר‎; (1980-01-29)January 29, 1980) is an Israeli television host, model, and actress.

Yael Bar Zohar
Bar Zohar in 2007
Born
Yael Bar Zohar

(1980-01-29) January 29, 1980
Tel Aviv, Israel
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2005)
Children3

Early life and career

Bar Zohar was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to a Jewish family. Her father Menachem was born in Poland.

She was enlisted to the Israel Defense Forces in 1999, on an 'excellent artist/performer' clause. Bar Zohar served as a producer in the filming unit of the Israeli Air Force, although she ended her military service after a year (instead of the mandatory two for girls).

She started her modeling career wearing bathing suits in a swimwear catalogue, and filmed a commercial at the age of 15. She was cast for a role in the popular soap opera Ramat Aviv Gimmel.[1] She then turned to modelling[2] She made her musical theater debut in the Israeli play Mary-Lou, based on songs by Israeli singer Svika Pick. In 2005, she starred as Belle in the Israeli premiere of Beauty and the Beast.

She has acted as 'mistress of ceremonies' for a group wedding in 2006.[3]

Personal life

Bar Zohar was previously in a relationship with Israeli actor and model Yehuda Levi, her co-star in the soap opera Ramat Aviv Gimel.[4]

In September 2005, Bar Zohar married Israeli actor Guy Zu-Aretz. They have three children, and reside in Ramat HaSharon, Israel.

References
  1. Ashley, Sharon (Aug 24, 1995). "The Young & the Tzures". The Jerusalem Report.
  2. Shap, Elana (11 Feb 2002). "They've gotta have it". The Jerusalem Report. ProQuest 218751650.
  3. Kraft, Dina (Aug 10, 2006). "White Lace and Rocket Fire: Israeli Couples Won't Let the War Ruin Their Wedding Day". New York Times. ProQuest 433385861.
  4. THE BREAK-UP THAT ROCKED ISRAEL Tablet. 23 August 2013
See also: Bar Zohar


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