Biography
Who is Yuval Segal?
Early life and background
Yuval Segal was born in Yuval, Israel, into a Jewish family. During his childhood, his family moved to Kfar Saba. In his youth, he competed in fencing.
His grandfather, Eliezer Kagan, worked as a poet and translator, and his aunt is the actress T'hia Danon. He is named after his uncle, corporal Yuval Shmueli, who died in the sinking of the INS Dakar Israeli Navy submarine.
Modeling and acting career
In the middle of the nineteen nineties, Yuval Segal began modeling for clothing companies like Hamashbir Lazarchan and took part in many commercials. In nineteen ninety six, he won the award for the model of the year. The following year, he began studying at the Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio. During his first year of study, he received his first television part in the series Deep Blue, which was broadcast on Channel 2.
He went on to appear in the sitcom Shemesh and the drama Tironut. He also acted in plays at the Habima Theater and the Beit Lessin Theater. In nineteen ninety nine, he appeared in the film Zman Avir as Micha. He later starred as Vaja in Dover Kosashvili's drama film Matana MiShamayim, which earned him an Ophir Award nomination for Best Actor.
Television and film success
Throughout the two thousands and tens, Yuval Segal continued working across television and film. In two thousand and five, he starred in the film Lirkod and began appearing in the sketch comedy series Ktsarim. He later portrayed Elisha Ben David in Parashat Hashavua and appeared on the sitcom Ha-Chaim Ze Lo Hacol.
In two thousand and ten, he starred in and created the comedy drama television series Taxi Driver. He later appeared in Yellow Peppers, the film Zero Motivation, and the series Metim LeRega. In two thousand and fifteen, he began playing the role of Moreno, a commander of a Mista'arvim unit, in the political thriller television series Fauda. His later film and television credits include The Other Story and Nehama.
Personal life
Yuval Segal is married to Maya Yisraeli, and the couple has three children together. Alongside his acting and modeling work, he has appeared in advertising campaigns for the credit card company Leumi Card alongside Keren Mor since two thousand and eight.
Birthday and age
Yuval Segal was born on September 3, 1971, which makes Yuval 55 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Yuval shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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