Tsahi Halevi Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Other name	Tzachi Halevy [1]The Jerusalem Post
Profession(s)	Actor, Singer, Songwriter
Physical Stats & More
[2]KP Talent Management Height	in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet & inches- 5’ 11”
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Hebrew; As an actor): Bethlehem (2013) as Razi Film (Hindi; As an actor): Akelli (2023) as Assad
Awards	• 2013: Israeli Film Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Bethlehem • 2014: Asian Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for the film Bethlehem • 2022: Independent Shorts Award (Platinum Award) for Best Ensemble for the short film A Brush with Death • 2023: 48 Film Competition, Los Angeles Award for the short film A Brush with Death • 2023: Accolade Competition (Award of Merit) for the short film A Brush with Death • 2023: IndieX Film Festival for Best Ensemble Cast for the short film A Brush with Death • 2023: American Golden Picture International Film Festival (Honourable Mention) for Best Lead Actor for the short film A Brush with Death
Personal Life
Date of Birth	12 March 1975 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2023)	48 Years
Birthplace	Petah Tikva, Israel
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Israeli
Hometown	Petah Tikva, Israel
Religion	Jewish [3]Mako
Caste	Sephardic [4]Mako
Tattoo	On his right forearm- A rose tattoo
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Lucy Aharish
Marriage Date	Second Marriage- 10 October 2018
Marriage Place	Second Marriage- Elik’s Ranch, located southwest of Hadera, Israel
Family
Wife/Spouse	First Wife- Una Holbrook (dancer; owns a dance academy in Tel Aviv) (divorced) Second Wife- Lucy Aharish (Arab-Israeli news anchor, reporter, television host, actress)
Children	Son(s)- 2 • Dean (Thean) Halevi (from his first wife) • Adam Aharish Halevi (from his second wife; born in March 2021)
Parents	He father hails from eighth-generation Sabra family and worked at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. His mother has roots in Moroccan Jewish heritage.
Siblings	Sister- Maya Levi (Halevi) (product portfolio manager at Kornit Digital Ltd, Israel)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tsahi Halevi

• Tsahi Halevi is an Israeli actor, singer, and songwriter. He is known for playing the role of Naor in the Hebrew TV series ‘Fauda’ (2015), which was later streamed on Netflix.

• When he was young, Tsahi Halevi also spelt as Tzahi Halevi ^[5]Instagram – Tsahi Halevi started developing an interest in music through TV shows and films. He used to play the clarinet and guitar with enthusiasm, and he loved to sing whenever he got the chance.
  

  Tsahi Halevi at the age of three

• In the late 1990s, Halevy, along with his family, shifted to Tel Aviv.

• As soon as he reached the age for mandatory military service in Israel, Tsahi joined a Shimshon unit. At first, he was a team commander there. Soon, after seeing his dedication and leadership abilities, he became an officer in the Dovdvan patrol. During his time in the military, he was a lone soldier, away from his family and friends. Later, he was chosen for special tasks abroad, where he represented important organizations like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Association for the Soldier. He even gave lectures to students in the United States. In total, he spent four years in the military during the 1990s and reached the rank of officer. He served in places like Gaza and the West Bank, which were quite challenging. This experience also helped him to learn the Arabic language and understand the thoughts of people residing in Palestinian territories.

• Even before he turned 18, Tsahi had already lived in five different countries. These places were Israel, Denmark, Italy, Egypt, and Belgium.

• In 1999, he joined a dance group known as the Mayumana Troupe, which is famous for its performances that blend dance, songs, and percussion to create an exciting and dynamic show.

• He later teamed up with David Broza for a stage production called ‘Bhontos’. Their partnership lasted for three years, during which they also worked on a new version of the popular song “Underneath the Sky.” In 2004, he recorded an album in English.

• Later, during a stay in Paris, he collaborated with a French DJ named Philippe Zdar, who founded a popular electronic group called “Cassius.”

• Following this, he started a music ensemble in Israel, consisting of ten musicians. This group mainly performed songs in English, and a couple of their tracks even received airplay on radio shows. Subsequently, Tzachi Halevi continued to collaborate with various music groups like Vision, Groove Redemption, and WALAKATA.
  

  Tsahi Halevi performing live

• In 2012, he participated in the reality TV show ‘The Voice Israel.’ Under the guidance of his mentor Shlomi Shabat, he made it to the finals of the competition.
  

  The Voice Israel

• Shortly after the show, he embarked on creating his first music album titled “Kivvunim” (Directions), which was released the same year.

• In 2012, he ventured into acting, performing in theatre plays at the Habima Theatre and Haifa Theatre. As time passed, his acting talent gained popularity as a theatre artist.

• In 2014, Tsahi Halevi collaborated with Idan Raichel on a French song called “Petit Roi.” Following this, he released his own rendition of an Arabic song titled “Tamali Ma’aek” in 2015, which he performed while filming the Hebrew web series ‘Fauda.’

• On 10 October 2018, he got married to Lucy Aharish, an Arab-Israeli news anchor, reporter, television host, and actress. They had been in a relationship for approximately four years before deciding to exchange rings. Despite their deep connection, they chose to keep their relationship concealed due to concerns about potential opposition stemming from their differing religious backgrounds. Subsequent to revealing their marriage in 2018, they faced criticism for their union, as inter-faith marriages are not officially recognized in Israel. This criticism was largely due to the fact that Lucy Aharish practices Islam, and he comes from a different religious background. In March 2021, the couple celebrated the arrival of their son, named Adam Aharish Halevi. ^[6]Middle East Monitor

• In 2020, he was declared the winner of the first season of the international music reality game show ‘The Masked Singer,’ which aired on Channel 12 in Israel. During the show, he appeared dressed up as a rooster.
  

  Tsahi Halevi in The Masked Singer

• Tsahi Halevi has acted in various Hebrew TV serials like ‘Bnei Aruba’ (2013), ‘Betoolot’ (2014), ‘Fauda’ (2015), ‘HaAchayot HaMutzlachot Sheli’ (2016), ‘Full Moon’ (2017), and ‘Kapningen’ (2023).
  

  Kapningen

• He appeared in the English-Hebrew TV mini-series ‘Dig’ in 2015.
  

  Dig

• He has acted in various Hebrew films like ‘The Kind Words’ (2015), ‘Damascus Cover’ (2017), ‘Mary Magdalene’ (2018), ‘Mossad’ (2019), and ‘Laila in Haifa’ (2020).
  

  Laila in Haifa

• Halevi co-owns the “8 mm Piano Bar,” a vibrant concert bar located in the Florentine near Tel Aviv.

• He can speak various languages like Hebrew, English, Arabic, Spanish, and French.

• He is trained in musical instruments like guitar and drums.

• Tsahi has engaged in diverse sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, and swimming. He has also delved into martial arts and practices capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian martial art).

• During his leisure time, he loves travelling and listening to music.
  

  Tsahi Halevi during his trip 

• He has been featured on the cover of various Israeli magazines.
  

  Tsahi Halevi featured on a magazine cover

• He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Mellow.
  

  Tsahi Halevi with his pet dog

• He often consumes alcohol at parties and events.
  

  Tsahi Halevi holding a glass of alcohol

• In October 2023, Tsahi Halevi joined the Israeli army to fight against Hamas. He was drafted to the northern region of Israel. ^[7]The Free Press Journal