Shai Avivi
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Shai Avivi (born 29 April, 1964 ) is an Israeli actor, comedian, television personality and TV host. Since 2012 he has been the narrator of the reality TV show "Come Dine With Me". Winner of the Ophir Award.[1][2]
Biography
Avivi was born and raised in Acre as one of three children of Moshe Avivi, originally from Iran, and Ahuva, native Israeli.
He did his military service in Nahal, during which he took part in fighting in the First Lebanon War.
In 1991, after studying film and television at Tel Aviv University, Avivi made his acting debut in Eran Ricklis’ film “Cup Final”. His first big break came that same year, 1991, when he was one of the first hosts on the first incarnation of The Arutz HaYeladim, which he hosted for several years. In 1993 he gained significant exposure when he participated in the successful satire show “Hahamishia Hakamerit”, which aired on “Telad” on Channel 2 and later on Channel 1. Alongside Avivi starred Keren Mor, Dov Navon, Rami Heuberger and Menashe Noy. That same year he acted in the film “Snow in August”,[3] and also appeared in the music video for the hit song “Yaakov” by the band “Laldein”, in which he is seen lip-syncing the rap part of the song (actually performed by Yair Shahar). At the same time, in 1996 he starred in the film “Malka Lev Adom”[4] by Etgar Keret and Ran Tal. After “Hahamishia Hakamerit” ended in 1997, Avivi returned to hosting, with the talk show “A Night Incident” (1997) and the game show “Stars in a Square” (1999), both on “Keshet” on Channel 2. He also starred in the films “Dring Dring” and “End of the World”.
References
- ^ "הוסיף עוד צבע לחיים: לשחקן שי אביבי, זוכה פרס אופיר, יש קריירה חדשה". mynetbatyam (in Hebrew). 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ פרי, טל (2009-11-09). "זמן אביבי". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Levi, Hagai, Sheleg B'Ogust (Drama), Rami Heuberger, Avigail Ariely, Ya'ackov Banai, retrieved 2024-01-01
- ^ Keret, Etgar; Tal, Ran (1997-11-11), Malka Lev Adom, Short Stories About Love, Shai Avivi, Dana Modan, Joe El Dror, retrieved 2024-01-01
External links
- Shai Avivi at IMDb