Adi Bielski
Encyclopedia
Adi Bielski is an Israeli Theatre
and Movie actress. She was born in Jerusalem and raised in Ra’anana.
In 2009 she married the actor Yaniv Adani, and in 2010 gave birth to their son, Lavi.
and modern dance
in the studio’s group.
She also took drama classes as a child and studied in the theatre program in High School.
When she was 18, Bielski was drafted to the Israel Defense Forces
and served as an Education Officer
and later as a commander
in a course for Education NCO
s.
Between 2004 through 2007 Bielski studied acting in “SELA – The Performing Arts Studio Founded by Yoram Loewenstein”, one of Israel’s leading acting schools, located in Tel-Aviv.
During school, she won an academic scholarship
awarded by the “America-Israel Cultural Foundation”, as well as other scholarships directly from the school.
’s Hebrew translated “It Runs in the Family” (as Rosemary Mortimore), and played a guest role on a "Yes" (Satellite
television provider) TV series.
In the beginning of 2008, as soon as she finished acting school, Bielski was offered to play in the one-woman show “An Israeli Love Story
”. The play was written and directed by Pnina Gary, and it is based on Gary’s own true life story.
Another major role came in 2008, when Bielski was cast in the role of “Maya” in Beit Lessin Theater
’s “Alma and Ruth”.
Bielski also appeared, in a leading role, in several TV commercials, for “Elite Turkish Coffee”, “Bank Hapoalim
”, “Soglowek” and "Shufersal
".
In 2009 Bielski won the Israeli "Best Actress" Award in Fringe Theater for her multi-character role in “An Israeli Love Story”.
On March 28, 2011, a special evening marked the celebrating of 250 shows of that play, which runs at Tel Aviv
's Cameri Theater
. Attending that evening, was the Israeli Minister of Culture
, Mrs Limor Livnat
.
"An Israeli Love Story" was also performed in English
at "The Leeds
Jewish International Performing Arts Festival" in 2009, at London
's "New End Theatre
" on May 18 to June 6, 2010., and at the National Arts Centre
in Ottawa
as well as Montreal
, Toronto
and Washington DC in September 2011.
In 2010, after she was seen on London’s “New End Theatre”, Bielski was cast in the leading female role of the British
film "The Veteran
" starring Toby Kebbell
.
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
and Movie actress. She was born in Jerusalem and raised in Ra’anana.
In 2009 she married the actor Yaniv Adani, and in 2010 gave birth to their son, Lavi.
Professional training
When she was only 3 years old, Bielski took up dancing in a dance studio and during the following 15 years she danced balletBallet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
and modern dance
Modern dance
Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century. Although the term Modern dance has also been applied to a category of 20th Century ballroom dances, Modern dance as a term usually refers to 20th century concert dance.-Intro:...
in the studio’s group.
She also took drama classes as a child and studied in the theatre program in High School.
When she was 18, Bielski was drafted to the Israel Defense Forces
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...
and served as an Education Officer
Officer (armed forces)
An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. Commissioned officers derive authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position...
and later as a commander
Commander
Commander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
in a course for Education NCO
Non-commissioned officer
A non-commissioned officer , called a sub-officer in some countries, is a military officer who has not been given a commission...
s.
Between 2004 through 2007 Bielski studied acting in “SELA – The Performing Arts Studio Founded by Yoram Loewenstein”, one of Israel’s leading acting schools, located in Tel-Aviv.
During school, she won an academic scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
awarded by the “America-Israel Cultural Foundation”, as well as other scholarships directly from the school.
Acting career
Adi Bielski finished acting school in 2007 and had already appeared in various theatre shows, such as Ray CooneyRay Cooney
Raymond George Alfred Cooney, OBE is an English playwright and actor. His biggest success, Run for Your Wife, lasted nine years in London's West End and is its longest-running comedy. He has had 17 of his plays performed there....
’s Hebrew translated “It Runs in the Family” (as Rosemary Mortimore), and played a guest role on a "Yes" (Satellite
Satellite
In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon....
television provider) TV series.
In the beginning of 2008, as soon as she finished acting school, Bielski was offered to play in the one-woman show “An Israeli Love Story
An Israeli Love Story
An Israeli Love Story is a play translated from the Hebrew play Sippur Ahava Eretz-Yisraeli.It premiered in 2008 and still runs in repertory at Tel Aviv's Givatayim Theater and Cameri Theater ....
”. The play was written and directed by Pnina Gary, and it is based on Gary’s own true life story.
Another major role came in 2008, when Bielski was cast in the role of “Maya” in Beit Lessin Theater
Beit Lessin Theater
Beit Lessin Theater is a theater in Tel Aviv, Israel.Established in 1978 by Yaakov Agmon for the Histadrut, the theater resided in Lessin House until moving to the old residence of the Cameri Theater in 2003....
’s “Alma and Ruth”.
Bielski also appeared, in a leading role, in several TV commercials, for “Elite Turkish Coffee”, “Bank Hapoalim
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Hapoalim is Israel’s largest bank. As of 31 December 2008 it had total consolidated assets of NIS 306.85 billion. The Bank has a significant presence in global financial markets. In Israel, the Group has over 260 full-service branches, eight regional business centers, and industry desks...
”, “Soglowek” and "Shufersal
Shufersal
Shufersal , commonly known as Super-Sal, is the largest supermarket chain in Israel. In 2009, Shufersal had 240 stores and 10,000 employees. Shufersal stock is traded on the Tel Aviv stock market and appears on the Tel Aviv 100 index.-History:...
".
In 2009 Bielski won the Israeli "Best Actress" Award in Fringe Theater for her multi-character role in “An Israeli Love Story”.
On March 28, 2011, a special evening marked the celebrating of 250 shows of that play, which runs at Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
's Cameri Theater
Cameri Theater
The Cameri Theater , established in 1944 in Tel Aviv, is one of the leading theaters in Israel, and is housed at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center....
. Attending that evening, was the Israeli Minister of Culture
Culture and Sport Minister of Israel
The Culture and Sport Minister of Israel is a new and relatively minor position in the Israeli cabinet. Previously culture and sport had been part of other ministerial portfolios; between 1949 and 1999, and again from 2003 until 2006, culture was part of the Education Minister portfolio. Similarly,...
, Mrs Limor Livnat
Limor Livnat
is an Israeli politician who currently serves as a member of the Knesset for Likud, and as the country's Minister of Culture & Sport.-Biography:Born in Haifa, Livnat is the only member of Knesset not to have a secondary education...
.
"An Israeli Love Story" was also performed in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
at "The Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
Jewish International Performing Arts Festival" in 2009, at London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's "New End Theatre
New End Theatre
The New End Theatre, Hampstead, was a 80-seat fringe theatre venue in London, England, located in the London Borough of Camden which operated from 1974 until 2011. It was listed widely on the internet, including with the New York Times....
" on May 18 to June 6, 2010., and at the National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre is a centre for the performing arts located in Ottawa, Ontario, between Elgin Street and the Rideau Canal...
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
as well as Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and Washington DC in September 2011.
In 2010, after she was seen on London’s “New End Theatre”, Bielski was cast in the leading female role of the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
film "The Veteran
The Veteran (film)
The Veteran is a 2011 British film directed by Matthew Hope, featuring Toby Kebbell, Brian Cox, Tony Curran and Adi Bielski.- Plot :Robert Miller , a veteran soldier, is returning from the war in Afghanistan to his home in a violent decaying South London council housing estate, overrun by...
" starring Toby Kebbell
Toby Kebbell
Tobias Alistair P. "Toby" Kebbell is a British actor.-Life and career:Kebbell, the fourth of five children, was born in South Elmsall, on the A638 between Doncaster and Wakefield, Yorkshire, but grew up in Nottinghamshire...
.
Films
- 2008 - “Take Note” (as the "LieutenantLieutenantA lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
") - A Tel Aviv UniversityTel Aviv UniversityTel Aviv University is a public university located in Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. With nearly 30,000 students, TAU is Israel's largest university.-History:...
student film, which appeared in the Israeli “International Women’s Film Festival”. - 2008 - "Turbulence" (as “Rona”) - An interactive film, which won the Grand Festival Experimental Feature Award at the "Berkeley Video and Film festival" in 2010.
- 2011 - "Salt of the Earth" (as "Iris") - A Sapir Academic CollegeSapir Academic CollegeSapir College is a college located next to Sderot, in the northern negev of Israel. It has around 8,000 students. Its president is Zeev Tzahor....
student film, in the Israeli international "Cinema South Film Festival". - 2011 - "The Veteran" (as “Alayna Wallace”).
External links
- Love in troubled times, Yocheved Miriam Russo, The Jerusalem Post, April 2, 2010
- Theatre review: An Israeli Love Story @ New End Theatre, Franco Milazzo, Londonist, May 21, 2010
- An Israeli Love Story - New End Theatre, Indie London, 2010
- An Israeli Love Story - New End Theatre, Nina Caplan, Time Out London, May 24, 2010
- Adi Bielski at "Zohar Yakovson" website.
- Adi in the Studio, Adi Bielski modeling for the photographer Keren Rubin (2007) at d-spot.co.il.
- "Turbulence" - an Interactive Movie, Coming Soon to an iPad Near You, by David Zax, Fast Company, Dec 15, 2010 (includes a video segment, featuring Bielski, from the Israeli Channel 10 News with English subtitles).
- Adi Bielski as "Alayna Wallace" at the Revolver Entertainment Press Centre
- The Veteran - Adi Bielski shoots from the hip in new British movie at ethnicnow.com, April 8, 2011
