Omer Dror
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| Born | Isaac Omer Dror 1 August 1993 United States |
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Omer Dror (Hebrew: עומר דרור; born 1 August 1993) is an Israeli actor and model.[2] He is known to international audiences for his role as Tzachi in The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem which airs on Netflix.[3]
Early life
He was born in 1993 in the United States to Reli (née Abadi) and Erez Dror, before the family returned to Israel in 1994. He was raised in Nili.[4]
Career
Early in his career he worked as a model in Milan.[5] In Israel he has appeared in campaigns for Castro[5][6][7][8] and Calvin Klein through the Israeli importers of the brand, Factory 54.[9] In 2024 he appeared in a campaign for Chanel.[10] He first appeared on screens in 2011, with a role in Alifim.[11] In 2014 he was cast to play Israeli singer, Mike Brant in a biopic drama film about his life by Eytan Fox. Omer cast by Alain Goldman and Fox, with the latter explaining: “I really believe in Omer. He has a lot in common with Mike Brant. Omer is handsome and tall like Mike, and he has that rare star quality. He is modest and genuine. Although he’s young and inexperienced, he’s hungry and hard working, and I believe he will surprise the world with this film.”[12] However, the project has been delayed since the announcement. In 2015 he performed and sang with the Israeli military ensembles at the Festigal festival, alongside Daniel Litman and Yardena Arazi.[13] IIn 2017, he starred alongside Noa Kirel in the teen movie, Kimaat Mefursemet (Almost Famous).[14][15]He later appeared alongside Tzachi Halevy in the 2019 spy comedy, Mossad.[16] In 2020, he was cast as Tzachi Toledano in the historical drama series,The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, one of Israel's largest ever productions.[3] In 2022, Dror competed in the 8th season of Israel's Rokdim Im Kokhavim ('Dancing with the Stars'), where he was eliminated 6th (out of 15 couples). [17]
Personal life
He was in a relationship with the model, Michal Peres for three years between 2017 and 2020.[18][19][20] He was later in a relationship with the actress, Naya Federman for two years, between 2021 and 2023.[21] He previously dated the model, Shlomit Malka, who later married the actor, Yehuda Levi.[22][1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Alifim | Micha | 11 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Galis | Erez | 11 episodes |
| 2014 | Moadon HaChnunum (The Nerd Club) | Tom | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Anachnu BaMapa | Geva | 4 episodes |
| Kimaat Mefursemet (Almost Famous) | Tomer Carmi | ||
| 2018–2020 | Kfula | Ben Hamama | Series regular |
| 2018–2022 | Malkot (Queens) | Shachaf | |
| 2019 | Mossad | Ethan | |
| 2019–2020 | The Attaché | Series regular | |
| 2021–2022 | The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem | Tzachi Toledano | 8 episodes |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 עומר דרור מתעצבן YouTube. 2017
- ↑ Israeli actor and model who drinks nothing but hot water to stay in shape YNET. 23 August 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 ‘Fauda’ & ‘Shtisel’ Outfit Yes Studios Underway On Biggest Production To Date, Family Saga ‘The Beauty Queen Of Jerusalem’ Deadline. 12 August 2020
- ↑ נינט ורן דנקר בפגישה מחודשת Israel Hayom. 28 April 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 דרור: איך הפכתי מילד חנון ומחוצ'קן לגבר סקסי ומאושר YNET. 8 September 2016
- ↑ הגברים של קסטרו – חתיך או מצחיק YouTube. 2018
- ↑ CASTRO: do whatever you please YouTube. 2020
- ↑ CASTRO: do whatever you please YouTube. 2020
- ↑ עומר דרור בהלבשה תחתונה: "אין לי מעצורים. זה לא משהו סקסיסטי" YNET. 23 November 2021
- ↑ Omer Dror for Chanel Chanel. 29 August 2024
- ↑ עומר דרור על הטרדות מיניות בתעשיית האופנה: "לפעמים הגבול נחצה" PP Plus. 3 June 2021
- ↑ Mike Brant’s life story to hit the silver screen The Jerusalem Post. 10 September 2014
- ↑ ירדנה ארזי וכוכבי הפסטיגל – מחרוזת להקות צבאיות YouTube. 24 September 2015
- ↑ IDF veteran and hit singer Noa Kirel picked to represent Israel in Eurovision 2023 The Jewish Chronicle. 12 July 2022
- ↑ Almost Famous Q+A with Omer Dror YouTube. 2017
- ↑ Tsahi Halevi stars in new spy comedy as his wife addresses rumors The Jerusalem Post. 26 June 2019
- ↑ קורן, שני (1 March 2023). ""יצאתי מהתחרות בריקוד הכי טוב שלי"" (in עברית). Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ↑ נשבר לנו הלב: עומר דרור ומיכל פרס נפרדו Mako. 17 September 2018
- ↑ עכשיו תורה: החברה של הכוכב שגנבה את ההצגהPP Plus. 7 April 2019
- ↑ [https://tmi.maariv.co.il/celebs-news/Article-782939 עומר דרור וחברתו בשלוש השנים האחרונות – נפרדו] Maariv. 10 August 2020
- ↑ לא ראינו את זה מגיע: עומר דרור ונאיה פדרמן נפרדו 13 TV. 29 June 2023
- ↑ יצאו לאור: עומר דרור והחברה נחשפים Mako. 12 February 2014