Avraham Aviv Alush (Hebrew: אברהם אביב אלוש; born 12 June 1982) is an Israeli actor, musician, model, and television host. He is best known for playing Amos Dahari "The Baker" in the Israeli series Beauty and the Baker (Lehiyot Ita), and as Jesus in the American film The Shack (2017). He also played a leading role in the Israeli series Valley of Tears (2020).
Aviv Alush | |
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| Born | 12 June 1982 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician, model, television host |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Nofar Koren |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Reut Alush (sister) |
Early life
editAlush was born in Kiryat Bialik, Israel, to a family of both Tunisian Jewish and Yemenite Jewish descent.[1] He grew up in Karmiel, Israel, with his younger sister Reut Alush, who is also an actress.
Alush was enlisted as an Infantry combat soldier in the Golani Brigade of the Israeli Defence Forces, where he served from 2000 to 2003.
Career
editIn 2012 he was cast as a series regular in the Ran Danker-starring psychological series, The Gordin Cell.
In 2013 he began starring as Amos Dahari in Beauty and the Baker alongside Rotem Sela. It became one of the most-watched shows in Israel and was a critical success.[2] The show was released to international audiences on Amazon Prime Video and on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.[3][4]
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In 2016 he had a supporting role as Rabbi David, a charismatic and handsome young man in The Women's Balcony. The film was a major box office hit in Israel and Alush was nominated for an Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actor.[5]
Prior to his role in the American film The Shack in 2017, he had only played in Israeli films and television.[6] With the making of this film, he is also the first Israeli actor to play Jesus in an English-language film.[7]
In 2020 he signed with 3 Arts Entertainment, the talent management agency.[8]
He has also appeared as a stage actor, appearing in the Habima Theater production of Dangerous Liaisons in 2016.[9] He previously appeared in the theater's 2012 production of The Merchant of Venice where he played Gratiano.[10]
Additional work
editHe is also a model and has appeared in fashion advertising campaigns for FILA and Castro.[11][12]
In 2018 he collaborated with Elai Botner on the single,“Hachi Karov Elayeich” (“Closest to You”) with Tablet magazine naming it the “Hottest Israeli Song of the Summer”[13] In March 2019 the duo released a new single and music video[14]
Personal life
editIn 2011, he married Israeli lawyer Nofar Koren, with whom he has four children.[1] They resided in Tel Aviv, Israel. During the coronavirus pandemic he moved with his family to a farm in northern Israel near Mount Meron.[15] In 2021, Alush declared that he had become more religious. [16]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Ed Medina | Kiko | TV movie |
| Pick Up | Gil Antabi | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Al hacholmim | David Ben-Abu | Short |
| 2008 | Ulai Hapa'am | 1 episode | |
| 2008-2009 | Ha-E | Ben | Series regular |
| 2009-2010 | The Arbitrator | Idan Haromi | 7 episodes |
| 2010-2011 | Asfur | Kobi Sharvit | Series regular |
| 2012 | Allenby St. | Erez | Series regular |
| 2014 | The Red Hood Setup | Abutbul | Film |
| 2012-2015 | The Gordin Cell | Ofir Rider | Series regular |
| 2016 | The Women's Balcony | Rabbi David | Film |
| 2017 | The Shack | Jesus Christ | Film |
| An Israeli Love Story | Eli Ben Zvi | Film | |
| 2018 | State Rules | Dudi | Series regular |
| 2019-2020 | Unchained (Matir Agunot) | Rabbi Yosef Morad | Series regular |
| 2020 | Valley of Tears (שעת נעילה) | Yoav Mazuz | Series regular |
| 2021 | Hit and Run | Omer Alon | Episode #2.1 |
| 2013-2021 | Beauty and the Baker (Lehiot Ita) | Amos Dahari | Series regular |
References
edit- ^ a b "Avraham Aviv Alush". IMDB. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ 'Big Brother' Co-host Pens Israeli Romantic Comedy - and Scores Haaretz. 2 January 2013
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (20 June 2017). "Amazon Nabs Global Rights to Keshet Hit Show 'The Baker and the Beauty'". Variety. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ Comedy drama Beauty and the Baker to premiere on Channel 4 Channel 4. 2 August 2016
- ^ Awards IMDB. Retrieved on 6 April 2024
- ^ "Israeli Actor Aviv Alush To Play Jesus". Jewish Business News. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ Chattaway, Peter T. (9 March 2017). "Exclusive: The Shack co-star Aviv Alush on being the first Israeli actor to play Jesus in an English-language movie". Patheos. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ HBO Max ‘Valley Of Tears’ Star Avraham Aviv Alush Signs With 3 Arts Deadline. 9 December 2020
- ^ Sex and Power Take the Stage in Stunning Tel Aviv Production of 'Dangerous Liaisons' Haaretz. 29 January 2016
- ^ The Merchant of Venice (2012) Shakespeare's Globe. Retrieved on 19 March 2019
- ^ FILA - CHANGE THE GAME YouTube. 27 March 2015
- ^ CASTRO הפרסומת Facebook. 4 September 2017
- ^ Your Mid-July Treat: Vibe With the Hottest Israeli Song of the Summer Tablet. 13 July 2018
- ^ עילי בוטנר ואביב אלוש - כל יום YouTube. 7 March 2019
- ^ ""הבורא הביא וירוס קטן ולא בכדי. בית המקדש השלישי יהיה חלק מזה"". 16 October 2020.
- ^ "אביב אלוש על ההתחזקות: ״אני רוצה לשתף את כולם באמת שלי״". 2021-11-20.
External links
edit- Aviv Alush at IMDb