Michael Moshonov
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Michael Moshonov is an Israel
i actor, singer, musician and TV host. Moshonov won the Ophir Award for Best Actor twice, for Lost Islands and for The Human Resources Manager
.
and Sandra Sade, and is the brother of the opera singer Alma Moshonov. Moshonov's first appearance on television was in 1990 at the age of 4, when he participated in the Israeli children show "Mesibat Gan". In 1991, at the age of 5, Moshonov played along with his father on in the Israeli children film "Kemo Gdolim" along with Arik Einstein
. In 1992 at the age of 6 Moshonov participated along with his father and sister in the successful Israeli children film "Kvalim". In 2001 at age 15 he played in the film "Late Marriage
" alongside his father.
Moshonov studied at the Yoram Levinstein's theater course and in 2004 he played in the Israeli film "Itzik". In 2005 Moshonov became a host of the Israeli youth TV show "Exit" (אקזיט) alongside Ofer Shechter
, Shiri Maimon
and others.
Through the years Moshonov played in stage productions, films and many television series, including the Israeli drama series "Parashat Ha-Shavua" and the Israeli film "Dead End". In addition, he played in Orna Porat stage production "Colors in the sand" (צבעים בחול) which is based on the life story of the Israeli painter Nahum Gutman
.
In 2006 Moshonov played the title role in Raphael Nadjari
's film "Tehilim
", which was also nominated for the Palme d'Or
prize in the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2007 Moshonov played in Reshef Levi's film "Lost Islands". For his performance in this film Moshonov was awarded an Ophir Award in the "Best Actor" category.
In 2008 Moshonov received a leading role in the Israeli Sci-Fi TV series "Deus". That same year he played the movie "Lebanon", directed by Samuel Maoz
.
In 2010 he played in Guy Nativ's movie "The Flood
". For his performance in this film Moshonov was awarded an Ophir Award in the "Best Supporting Actor" category.
Moshonov is also a member of the Israeli hip-hop group "Cohen and Mushon" (כהן את מושון), in which performs along with his friend Michael Cohen.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i actor, singer, musician and TV host. Moshonov won the Ophir Award for Best Actor twice, for Lost Islands and for The Human Resources Manager
The Human Resources Manager
The Human Resources Manager is a 2010 Israeli drama film directed by Eran Riklis. The film was selected as the Israeli entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it didn't make the final shortlist.-Cast:...
.
Biography
Moshonov is the son of actors Moni MoshonovMoni Moshonov
-Biography:Shlomo Moshonov was born in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1951. He immigrated to Israel with his family at the age of four.His father, Moshe, who studied law in Sofia, sold textiles in the Ramla market. Moshonov grew up in Ramla. He did his military service in an IDF entertainment troupe...
and Sandra Sade, and is the brother of the opera singer Alma Moshonov. Moshonov's first appearance on television was in 1990 at the age of 4, when he participated in the Israeli children show "Mesibat Gan". In 1991, at the age of 5, Moshonov played along with his father on in the Israeli children film "Kemo Gdolim" along with Arik Einstein
Arik Einstein
Arik Einstein is an Israeli singer-songwriter.Einstein was a vocalist for Batzal Yarok , Shleeshiyat Gesher Hayarkon and Hahalonot Hagvohim . His collaboration with Shalom Hanoch and the Churchills planted the seeds for the first Israeli rock albums...
. In 1992 at the age of 6 Moshonov participated along with his father and sister in the successful Israeli children film "Kvalim". In 2001 at age 15 he played in the film "Late Marriage
Late Marriage
Late Marriage is a 2001 Israeli film directed by Dover Kosashvili. The film centers on Zaza , the 31-year-old child of tradition-minded Georgian Jewish immigrants who are anxiously trying to arrange a marriage for him. Unbeknownst to them, he is secretly dating a 34-year-old divorcée, Judith...
" alongside his father.
Moshonov studied at the Yoram Levinstein's theater course and in 2004 he played in the Israeli film "Itzik". In 2005 Moshonov became a host of the Israeli youth TV show "Exit" (אקזיט) alongside Ofer Shechter
Ofer Shechter
Ofer Shechter is an Israeli actor, entertainer, model and TV host.- Biography :Schechter was born and raised in Moshav Hadar Am. At the age of seven Schechter took part in a commercial for a watermelon Ice pop which was broadcast on Israeli TV...
, Shiri Maimon
Shiri Maimon
Shiri Maimon is an Israeli pop/R&B singer, TV show host and actress, who rose to fame as the runner-up in the TV show Kokhav Nolad. She represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005.-Early life:...
and others.
Through the years Moshonov played in stage productions, films and many television series, including the Israeli drama series "Parashat Ha-Shavua" and the Israeli film "Dead End". In addition, he played in Orna Porat stage production "Colors in the sand" (צבעים בחול) which is based on the life story of the Israeli painter Nahum Gutman
Nahum Gutman
Nachum Gutman was a Russian-born Israeli painter, sculptor, and author.-Early life:...
.
In 2006 Moshonov played the title role in Raphael Nadjari
Raphael Nadjari
Raphaël Nadjari is a French born writer and director for film and television.In 1993, Nadjari started working for French television as a writer and director...
's film "Tehilim
Tehilim (film)
Tehilim is Raphael Nadjari's fifth feature film. It was shot in Jerusalem in 2006.-Plot:In contemporary Jerusalem, a small Jewish family leads an ordinary life until following a car accident, the father mysteriously disappears. They all deal with his absence and the difficulties of everyday life...
", which was also nominated for the Palme d'Or
Palme d'Or
The Palme d'Or is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival and is presented to the director of the best feature film of the official competition. It was introduced in 1955 by the organising committee. From 1939 to 1954, the highest prize was the Grand Prix du Festival International du...
prize in the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2007 Moshonov played in Reshef Levi's film "Lost Islands". For his performance in this film Moshonov was awarded an Ophir Award in the "Best Actor" category.
In 2008 Moshonov received a leading role in the Israeli Sci-Fi TV series "Deus". That same year he played the movie "Lebanon", directed by Samuel Maoz
Samuel Maoz
Samuel Maoz is an Israeli film director. His2009 film, Lebanon won the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival.-Biography:...
.
In 2010 he played in Guy Nativ's movie "The Flood
Mabul (film)
Mabul is a 2011 Israeli drama film starring Ronit Elkabetz. It has been directed by Guy Nattiv and is currently in post-production. It is set to be distributed by K5 International...
". For his performance in this film Moshonov was awarded an Ophir Award in the "Best Supporting Actor" category.
Moshonov is also a member of the Israeli hip-hop group "Cohen and Mushon" (כהן את מושון), in which performs along with his friend Michael Cohen.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ha-Miklachat | ? | Short film |
| 2001 | Late Marriage Late Marriage Late Marriage is a 2001 Israeli film directed by Dover Kosashvili. The film centers on Zaza , the 31-year-old child of tradition-minded Georgian Jewish immigrants who are anxiously trying to arrange a marriage for him. Unbeknownst to them, he is secretly dating a 34-year-old divorcée, Judith... |
? | Feature film |
| 2001 | Zanav Shel Afifon | Guy | TV movie |
| 2006–2009 | Parashat Ha-Shavua | Asaf Na'wy | TV series |
| 2007 | Tehilim | Menachem | Feature film |
| 2008 | Restless Restless Restless may refer to:*Restlessness Music*Restless *Restless *Restless *Restless *Restless... |
Michael | Feature film |
| 2008 | For My Father | Shlomi | Feature film |
| 2008 | Lost Islands | Erez Levi | Feature film |
| 2008 | Discharged | Nessi | Short film |
| 2008 | Deus | Dani | TV series |
| 2009 | Private Rooms | Eddie | Short film |
| 2009 | Lebanon | Yigal | Feature film |
| 2009 | Bena | Yurik | Feature film |
| 2010 | Nauseated | Ami | Short film |
| 2011 | Mabul Mabul (film) Mabul is a 2011 Israeli drama film starring Ronit Elkabetz. It has been directed by Guy Nattiv and is currently in post-production. It is set to be distributed by K5 International... |
Tomer Roshko | Feature film |
| 2011 | Ha-shoter | ? | Feature film |
| 2011 | Chatulim Al Sirat Pedalim | Noam | Feature film (completed) |
| 2011 | Trail People | Ben | Short film (completed) |
| 2011 | Home Front | ? | Short film (completed) |
External links
- Michael Moshonov at E! Israel (Hebrew)
- Doron Halutz, Michael Moshonov is no longer only Moni's son, Haaretz, 21 November 2008 (Hebrew)
- Yoni Binart, An interview with Michael Moshonov, NRG Ma'ariv, 26 April 2010 (Hebrew)