Odelya Halevi (Hebrew: אודליה הלוי; born February 12, 1989) is an Israeli actress who appears on the American drama series Law & Order as Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun.[1][2][3][4] She played Angelica in the American TV series Good Trouble, and she also appeared on Good Girls Revolt.[5][6][7] She has made appearances in shows such as Mike & Molly, New Girl, NCIS, MacGyver, and Why Women Kill.[3][2][5]
Odelya Halevi | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1989 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Early life
editHalevi is the second oldest of six children. She was born in Rosh HaAyin, Israel. Her parents are a teacher and a retired firefighter. She is a Yemenite Jew whose grandparents immigrated to Israel from Yemen.[8] She attended Orthodox girls school as a child. She used to write and perform small plays each month for Rosh Chodesh. “I don’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be an actor,” she said. “It’s the need to be loved and liked, wanting people to look up to you in some way. It’s a validation.”.[8]
Halevi completed her one year mandatory military service in the Israeli Defence Force at the age of 19. Halevi obtained a work permit during that same year, and she moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue acting. She briefly returned home to Israel. She ultimately "followed her heart", and she returned to Los Angeles the following year.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Synonymous | Lina | Short film |
| 2015 | Women Talking Themselves Out of Sex | Women #4 | Short film |
| The LA Spinster | Max Wilton | Short film | |
| 2017 | Him and Her | Blue | Short film |
| 2022 | Black Adam | Shiruta |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Starship Orion | Ariel Saunders | 2 episodes |
| New Girl | Hot Woman | S4.E3 "Julie Berkman's Older Sister" | |
| 2015 | Mike & Molly | Waitress | S5.E6: "The Last Temptation of Mike" |
| The Bold and the Beautiful | Forrester Employee | ||
| 2016 | Good Girls Revolt | Talia | 3 episodes |
| Ice | Ophelia | S1.E1: "Hyenas" | |
| NCIS | Samira Hassan | S14.E8: "Enemy Combatant" | |
| 2017 | Midnight, Texas | Pia | S1.E3: "Lemuel, Unchained" |
| 2019 | MacGyver | Sana | S3.E19 "Friends + Enemies + Border" |
| Why Women Kill | Willow | S1.E3: "I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels | |
| 2021 | Good Trouble | Angelica | 4 episodes |
| 2022– present | Law & Order | ADA Samantha Maroun | Series Regular (Season 21–present) |
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Avery (2022-02-24). "Odelya Halevi: 5 Things To Know About The 'Law & Order' Season 21 Star". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b "Israeli actress hired for feature role in iconic police procedural". www.israelhayom.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (2021-12-15). "'Law & Order': Odelya Halevi Joins NBC Revival". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ "'Law & Order': Odelya Halevi Reveals Her Inspiration Behind Playing ADA Samantha Maroun (Exclusive)". Popculture.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b DiProperzio, Linda (2022-01-10). "Who Is Law & Order Newcomer Odelya Halevi?". TheList.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2021-08-16). "'Good Trouble' Casts Odelya Halevi; Frankie Smith Joins 'Sacrifice'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ Miller, Gerri (2016-11-10). "Israeli actress Odelya Halevi joins 'Revolt'". Jewish Journal. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b Miller, Gerri (November 10, 2016). "Israeli actress Odelya Halevi joins 'Revolt'". Jewish Journal. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
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