Dana Ivgy
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Dana Ivgy is an Israel
i actress and the daughter of actor, Moshe Ivgy
.
In 2002 she garnered the attention of the Israeli Film Academy when she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayals of Sarit in the sports drama Beitar Provence. She also received the nomination for her role of Tikva Ida in the drama, The Barbecue People based around a picnic celebrating Israeli Independence day
. She also appeared in the critically acclaimed film, Broken Wings
.
She received considerable acclaim as the protagonist in Keren Yedaya
's 2004 picture, Or (My Treasure)
a drama about a teenager (Ivgy) and her prostitute mother (played by Ronit Elkabetz
). She was awarded prizes by international film festivals and won the Best Actress award by the Israeli Film Academy.
In 2006 she appeared in Aviva, My Love, which won the Israeli Film Academy's award for Best Film. A year later she appeared in Amos Gitai
's French-Israeli film, Disengagement
about a mother's search for the child she abandoned, amidst the disengagement on the IDF
in Gaza
.
In 2009 she reunited with Yedaya and Elkabetz for Jaffa
, a Romeo & Juliet-inspired drama about an Israeli Jewish girl and an Israeli Arab boy that conspire to marry each other. Her depiction of the pregnant protagonist led to another Best Actress nomination from the Israeli Film Academy. She shared this nomination with her work in Haiu Leilot alongside her father, Moshe Ivgy
.
Ivgy has also established a theatre company and is currently writing and directing a short film.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i actress and the daughter of actor, Moshe Ivgy
Moshe Ivgy
Moshe Ivgy is a Moroccan-born Israeli actor and director.-Biography:Moshe Ivgy was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He was married to actress Irit Sheleg. Their daughter Dana Ivgy is also an actress...
.
Career
As a child, Ivgy appeared in several television and film productions. Since graduating from acting school she has appeared in several critically acclaimed films.In 2002 she garnered the attention of the Israeli Film Academy when she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayals of Sarit in the sports drama Beitar Provence. She also received the nomination for her role of Tikva Ida in the drama, The Barbecue People based around a picnic celebrating Israeli Independence day
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Yom Ha'atzmaut commemorates Israel's declaration of Independence in 1948. It is celebrated on 5 Iyar according to the Hebrew calendar. Yom Ha'atzmaut is preceded by Yom Hazikaron, the Israeli Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day.-History:...
. She also appeared in the critically acclaimed film, Broken Wings
Broken Wings (film)
Broken Wings is a 2002 Israeli film directed by Nir Bergman and starring Orly Silbersatz Banai, Maya Maron, and Nitai Gaviratz.- Plot :The unexpected death of the family patriarch throws every member of the Ullmann clan off course. Widow Dafna takes to bed for three months and when she finally...
.
She received considerable acclaim as the protagonist in Keren Yedaya
Keren Yedaya
Keren Yedaya is an Israeli filmmaker. She was born in the United States, but her family moved to Israel in 1975 when she was just three. She trained at the Camera Obscura School of Art in Tel Aviv....
's 2004 picture, Or (My Treasure)
Or (My Treasure)
Or is a 2004 drama film starring Dana Ivgy in the title role of Or, a teenager who struggles to be responsible for her prostitute mother Ruthie, played by Ronit Elkabetz...
a drama about a teenager (Ivgy) and her prostitute mother (played by Ronit Elkabetz
Ronit Elkabetz
Ronit Elkabetz is an Israeli actress and filmmaker. She works in both Israeli and French cinema. She has won three Ophir Awards and has received a total of seven nominations.- Biography :...
). She was awarded prizes by international film festivals and won the Best Actress award by the Israeli Film Academy.
In 2006 she appeared in Aviva, My Love, which won the Israeli Film Academy's award for Best Film. A year later she appeared in Amos Gitai
Amos Gitai
Amos Gitai , born 11 October 1950 in Haifa, Israel, is an Israeli filmmaker and director. He is mainly known for making documentaries and experimental / minimalist feature films...
's French-Israeli film, Disengagement
Disengagement (film)
Disengagement is a film directed by Amos Gitai, starring Juliette Binoche, with Jeanne Moreau in a supporting role. The film is a French/Italian/Israeli co-production, and was shot in France, Germany and Israel. It is the third film of Gitai's Border Trilogy.The film premiered at the 2007 Venice...
about a mother's search for the child she abandoned, amidst the disengagement on the IDF
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
in Gaza
Gaza
Gaza , also referred to as Gaza City, is a Palestinian city in the Gaza Strip, with a population of about 450,000, making it the largest city in the Palestinian territories.Inhabited since at least the 15th century BC,...
.
In 2009 she reunited with Yedaya and Elkabetz for Jaffa
Jaffa (film)
Jaffa is a 2009 Israeli film directed by Keren Yedaya...
, a Romeo & Juliet-inspired drama about an Israeli Jewish girl and an Israeli Arab boy that conspire to marry each other. Her depiction of the pregnant protagonist led to another Best Actress nomination from the Israeli Film Academy. She shared this nomination with her work in Haiu Leilot alongside her father, Moshe Ivgy
Moshe Ivgy
Moshe Ivgy is a Moroccan-born Israeli actor and director.-Biography:Moshe Ivgy was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He was married to actress Irit Sheleg. Their daughter Dana Ivgy is also an actress...
.
Ivgy has also established a theatre company and is currently writing and directing a short film.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Malachim B'Ruah | Dana | |
| 1993 | Zohar | Girl #1 | |
| 1999 | Zman Avir | Ofra | |
| 2001 | Kochav Zore'ach Me'al HaLev | Dassy | TV |
| 2002 | Beitar Provence | Sarit | Nomination - Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Broken Wings Broken Wings (film) Broken Wings is a 2002 Israeli film directed by Nir Bergman and starring Orly Silbersatz Banai, Maya Maron, and Nitai Gaviratz.- Plot :The unexpected death of the family patriarch throws every member of the Ullmann clan off course. Widow Dafna takes to bed for three months and when she finally... |
Iris | Original title: Knafayim Shvurot | |
| 2003 | The Barbecue People | Tikva Ida | Original title: Ha-Mangalistim Nomination - Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Tik Sagur | Hila Zaituni | 1 episode: Kartis Sachkan | |
| 2004 | Or (My Treasure) Or (My Treasure) Or is a 2004 drama film starring Dana Ivgy in the title role of Or, a teenager who struggles to be responsible for her prostitute mother Ruthie, played by Ronit Elkabetz... |
Or | Ophir Award for Best Actress International Film Festival Bratislava Grand Prix International Film Festival Bratislava The International Film Festival Bratislava is an international film festival established in 1999 and held annually in Bratislava, Slovakia.... Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival Special Distinction Award for Best Actress |
| 2006 | The Substitute | Zohara | Original title: Hayelet Bodeda |
| Aviva, My Love | Oshrat Cohen | Original title: Aviva Ahuvati | |
| Little Heroes | Liron | Original title: Giborim Ktanim | |
| 2007 | The Secrets | Sigi | Original title: Ha-Sodot |
| Screenz | Gooly | TV series | |
| Ha-Borer | Oshrit Asulin | 2 episodes | |
| Disengagement Disengagement (film) Disengagement is a film directed by Amos Gitai, starring Juliette Binoche, with Jeanne Moreau in a supporting role. The film is a French/Italian/Israeli co-production, and was shot in France, Germany and Israel. It is the third film of Gitai's Border Trilogy.The film premiered at the 2007 Venice... |
Dana | Amos Gitai Amos Gitai Amos Gitai , born 11 October 1950 in Haifa, Israel, is an Israeli filmmaker and director. He is mainly known for making documentaries and experimental / minimalist feature films... film |
|
| 2009 | Ruin | Naama | Short film |
| Jaffa Jaffa (film) Jaffa is a 2009 Israeli film directed by Keren Yedaya... |
Mali Wolf | Nomination - Ophir Award for Best Actress | |
| 2010 | Haiu Leilot | Goni | AKA Those Were Nights Nomination - Ophir Award for Best Actress |
| Waiting for the Blackout | Lyla |