Omer Dror
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| Born | Isaac Omer Dror 1 August 1993 United States |
| Nationality | Israeli |
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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]
He first appeared on screens in 2011, with a role in Alifim.[10]
In 2015 he performed and sang with the Israeli military ensembles at the Festigal festival, alongside Daniel Litman and Yardena Arazi.[11]
IIn 2017, he starred alongside Noa Kirel in the teen movie, Kimaat Mefursemet (Almost Famous).[12][13]He later appeared alongside Tzachi Halevy in the 2019 spy comedy, Mossad.[14]
He has also had a number of stage roles. In 2017 he cast as Alan, the younger gay lover of the central character in the Habima Theatre production of the American play, Torch Song Trilogy.[15] He was praised by critics for his performance: "Omer Dror pleasantly surprises in the role of Alan, the model, and proves that he has more to offer than a pretty face and abs"[15] A year later he was cast as a gay combat officer in the musical "My Mika" at the Habima.[16] In 2021 he was cast in a musical adaption by Habonim of the 1964 Israeli comedy, Sallah Shabati.[17][10]
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]
Personal life[edit]
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[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[edit]
- ^ a b עומר דרור מתעצבן YouTube. 2017
- ^ Israeli actor and model who drinks nothing but hot water to stay in shape YNET. 23 August 2022
- ^ a b ‘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
- ^ a b 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
- ^ a b עומר דרור על הטרדות מיניות בתעשיית האופנה: "לפעמים הגבול נחצה" PP Plus. 3 June 2021
- ^ 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
- ^ a b "סיפור אהבה בשלושה פרקים": הצגת חובה לקהילה הגאה – אבל לא רק Mako. 8 May 2017
- ^ דרור יוצא מהארון. שוב Walla. 15 May 2018
- ^ דרור, עדי אלון ונופר סלמאן יככבו ב"סאלח שבתי" Frogi. 9 March 2021
- ^ 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