Tsahi Halevi is an Israeli film and television actor, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his role as Naor in the Hebrew TV series Fauda (2015), which later aired on Netflix.
Wiki/Biography
Tsahi Halevi aka Tzachi Halevy was born on Wednesday, March 12, 1975 in Petah Tikva, Israel (48 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Chahi Halevi childhood photos
He attended school at Athénée Ganenou in Petah Tikva. In the late 1990s, Halevi moved to Tel Aviv.
appearance
Height: 5′11″
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
He was born into a Sephardic Jewish family.
Parents and siblings
His father is an eighth-generation Sabra who works in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. His mother was a Moroccan Jew. His sister Maya Levi (Halevi) works as a product portfolio manager at Kornit Digital Ltd in Israel.
Chahi Halevi and his parents
Chahi Halevi and his sister
wife and children
Oona Holbrook
As a young man, he married Israeli dancer Oona Holbrook, who owned a dance academy in Tel Aviv. They have a son named Dean (Thean) Halevi. Later, the couple divorced.
Tsahi Halevi and his sons
Lucy Aharish
On October 10, 2018, he married Lucy Aharish, an Arab-Israeli news anchor, journalist, television host and actress. The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at Ellick Ranch, southwest of Hadera. They dated for about four years before exchanging rings. However, they kept the relationship secret because they feared backlash from people due to their different religious beliefs. Shortly after they announced their marriage in 2018, he was criticized for marrying a Muslim girl because Israel does not recognize interfaith marriages. In March 2021, the couple gave birth to a boy named Adam Aharish Halevi.
Tsahi Halevi with his second wife and son
Profession
musician
In 1999, he became a member of the Mayumana Troupe Dance Company. The group is known for its performances that combine dance, song and percussion to create exciting and energetic performances. He then collaborated with David Broza on a stage show titled “Bhontos”. They performed together for three years, during which time they wrote a new version of the popular song “Under the Sky.”
Tsahi Halevi performing live on stage
In 2004, he recorded an English album. Later, while in Paris, he collaborated with a French DJ named Philippe Zdar, founder of the famous electronic band “Cassius”. Afterwards, he returned to Israel and formed a larger musical group consisting of ten musicians. The band mainly performs English songs, and some of their songs are even played on radio shows. Since then, Tzachi Halevi has collaborated with various music groups including Vision, Groove Redemption and WALAKATA. In 2012, he participated in the TV dance reality show “The Voice of Israel” under the leadership of his mentor Shlomi Shabat. He was one of the finalists on the show.
voice of israel
Shortly after the show, he started working on his first music album, “Kivvunim” (Directions), which was released the same year. In 2014, he collaborated with Idan Raichel on a French song “Petit Roi”. He subsequently released a song called “Tamali Ma’aek” (2015), a version of an Arabic song he sang while filming the Hebrew-language web series “Fauda”. In 2020, he won the first season of the international music reality game show “The Masked Singer” broadcast on Israel’s Channel 12. He dressed up as a rooster on the show.
Tsahi Halevi in ”The Masked Singer”
theater artist
In 2012, he started working as a theater actor at Habima Theater and Haifa Theater. Soon, his dramatic works began to gain popularity.
Movie
hebrew
In 2013, he made his film debut in the Hebrew film Bethlehem, playing the role of Lazi.
bethlehem
He has appeared in several Hebrew films such as “Good Words” (2015), “Damascus Cover” (2017), “Mary Magdalene” (2018), “Mossad” (2019) and Leila of Haifa (2020).
Mossad
Hindi
In 2023, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Akelli (2023). He plays the role of Assad in the film.
Movie “Akaili” poster
television
He has appeared in several Hebrew TV series such as “Bnei Aruba” (2013), “Betoot” (2014), “Fauda” (2015), “HaAchayot HaMutzlachot Sheli” (2016), “Full Moon” ( 2017) and Kapningen (2023).
Fuda
short video
Halevi has also appeared in a number of short Hebrew videos such as “The Crack” (2017), “Domino Street” (2017), “Neither Shore nor Dove” (2018), “The Terror” (2018) 2022) and A Brush with Death (2022).
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Other jobs
In 2015, he appeared in the English-Hebrew television miniseries “Dig.”
dig
Halevi is not only famous for his performances, but also for being the co-owner of the “8mm Piano Bar”. This place is a concert bar located in the Florence neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
Awards
- 2013: Won the Israel Film Academy Best Supporting Actor Award for the movie “Bethlehem”
- 2014: Won the Asian Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for the movie “Bethlehem”
- 2022: Short film “A Brush with Death” wins Best Ensemble at the Independent Short Film Awards (Platinum)
- 2023: 48th Film Competition, Los Angeles Award Short Film “Brush with Death”
- 2023: Short Film “Brush with Death” Honors Competition (Merit Award)
- 2023: IndieX Film Festival Wins Best Ensemble Cast Award for Short Film “A Brush with Death”
- 2023: Won the Best Actor Award at the American Golden Film International Film Festival (Honorable Mention) for the short film “Brush with Death”
tattoo
On his right forearm – rose tattoo
Tsahi Halevi’a has matching tattoos with his oldest son
Facts/Trivia
- His name is also spelled Tzahi Halevi.
- He has been passionate about music since he was a child, playing the clarinet and guitar and seizing every opportunity to sing.
- After reaching compulsory military age in Israel, he joined the legendary Shimshon unit, initially serving as its commander. His dedication and leadership eventually led him to become an officer on the Dov Dewan Patrol. While serving in the Army, he found himself a lonely soldier without the support of his family and friends. It is noteworthy that he was chosen to carry out international missions on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Soldiers’ Association. His responsibilities include providing lectures and insights to U.S. students. He served a total of four years and achieved the rank of officer in the 1990s. His deployment spanned Gaza and the West Bank, requiring him to work in challenging environments. This experience gave him the unique advantage of leveraging his proficiency in the Arabic language, allowing him to engage with the local population and gain insight into the prevailing political sentiment within Palestine.
- Before the age of 18, he had lived in five different countries: Israel, Denmark, Italy, Egypt and Belgium.
- He is fluent in Hebrew, English, Arabic, Spanish and French.
- He plays several instruments including guitar and drums.
- Cai participated in various sports such as basketball, football, tennis and swimming. He also practices martial arts and capoeira (Afro-Brazilian martial art).
- In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and listening to music.
Tsahi Halevi on vacation
- He has appeared on the covers of various Israeli magazines.
Tsahi Halevi on magazine cover
- He is a dog lover and owns a pet dog named Mellow.
Tsahi Halevi and his pet dog
- Chahi is often spotted drinking at parties and events.
Tsahi Halevi holding a glass of wine
- Tsahi Halevi joined the Israeli army during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war. He was reportedly sent to the northern region of Israel.
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