Yael Abecassis
Yael Abecassis | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1967 Ashkelon, Israel |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, film producer |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Acting in Kadosh (1999), founding Cassis Films |
Yael Abecassis (; born 19 July 1967) is an Israeli actress and model.
Biography
Originating from Ashkelon, Israel, Abecassis is the daughter of Moroccan Jewish parents. In 1996, she wed Israeli actor Lior Miller, with whom she has one child; the couple separated in 2003. Subsequently, she was involved with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ronny Douek. Her mother, Raymonde Abecassis, is known as a Moroccan-Israeli singer and actress.
Modeling and acting career
Starting her modeling career at age 14, Abecassis later moved into television and cinema. She portrayed Rivka in Kadosh (1999), a film directed by Amos Gitai. During the 1990s, she presented children’s television shows in Israel and created music videos aimed at young viewers. Eventually, she concentrated on dramatic acting roles, earning notable recognition, particularly in France.
Film production
In 2012, Abecassis established the production company Cassis Films. Its inaugural project, Aya, received a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2015 Academy Awards.
Personal life
Abecassis married actor Lior Miller in 1996; they share one son and divorced in 2003. From 2004 until 2014, she was in a relationship with businessman Ronny Douek, with whom she has another son. Since 2018, she has been partnered with nightlife figure Tzach Bar and resides in Rishpon.
Filmography
- One Day in October (2024)
- Echo (2019)
- Light Rail (2018)
- Driver (2018)
- Rabin, the Last Day (2015)
- A Borrowed Identity (2014)
- Atlit (2014)
- Hunting Elephants (2013), Dorit
- Prisoners of War (2010), Talia Klein
- Shiva (2008), Lili
- Survivre avec les loups (2007)
- Sans moi (2007), Marie
- Papa (2005/II), Léa
- Va, vis et deviens (2005), Yaël Harrari
- Until Tomorrow Comes (2004), Daughter
- Alila (2003), Gabi
- Three-Step Dance (2003)
- Life Is Life (2003)
- Miss Entebbe (2003), Elise
- Bella ciao (2001), Nella
- Maria, figlia del suo figlio (2000), Mary of Nazareth
- Kadosh (1999), Rivka
- Shabatot VeHagim (1999), Ella
- Passeur d'enfants (1997), Yael
- L'enfant de la terre promise (1997), Yael
- L'enfant d'Israel (1997)
- Hakita Hameofefet (1995)
- Ha-Yerusha (1993)
- Zarim Balayla (1993)
- Sipurei Tel-Aviv (1992), Sharona
- Pour Sacha (1991), Judith
Filmography as self
- Shotetut
- HaKaletet