Eyal Kitzis
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Eyal Kitzis is an Israel
i actor
, comedian
and TV host.
shows "Zombit" and "Tik-Tak", while in addition he wrote the humorist column "Tzipora" in the newspaper "Hadashot" and later on for the newspaper "Ha'ir". After he finished working for the newspapers, he wrote and published a humorist book called in 1999. Kitzis's big breakthrough came in 1998 when he hosted a humorous late night
show titled "Halomot BeHaKitzis" along with the Israeli comedian Tal Friedman
, which was broadcasted on the Israeli Channel 2
. Following the success of the show, Kitzis and Friedman worked together in the show "Nivheret HaHalomot" which also aired in the Israeli Channel 2. At the same time, they began a hosting their own radio show called "Tziporey Laiyla Srutot" on Gali Tzahal.
After the rise of the Israeli humor channel "Bip
", Kitzis and Friedman had a new show on that channel called "Lagaat BaOchel" (Lit. "Touch the food") in 2001, which was a parody of soap operas, and afterwods, in 2002, they both appeared in the show HaChet Ve Onsho" (Lit. "Crime and Punishment") which was a humorous game show. In addition, in 2003 Kitzis started hosting the show "HaDerbi HaGadol" (lit."The big derby") together with the Israeli comedians Eli and Mariano, and in 2004 the humorous reality show "Laughing academy" together with Alma Zack. In 2003 Kitzis started performing as the host of the satirical television show "Eretz Nehedert" (lit. "Wonderful Land") alongside Tal Friedman
, Orna Banai
, Eli Finish
, Mariano Idelman
, Dov Navon, Alma Zack
and other guest comedians, including Assi Cohen
and Yuval Samo whom later on became part of the permanent staff of the show. The show gained massive success, both from the critics and from the Israeli audience. In the summer of 2007, Kitzis began hosting the Israeli version of the American trivia game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
on the Israeli Channel 2
. In August 2007 Kitzis collaborated with Tal Friedman in the children show on the Israeli Logi channel which was called "HaYeduanim" (lit. "The celebrities").
for the Israeli Channel 10. On 15 October 2009 Kitzis married the Israeli news anchorwoman Tali Moreno.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and TV host.
Career
Kitzis began his career in 1993, as an host in the Israeli Educational TelevisionIsraeli Educational Television
The Israeli Educational Television is a state-owned public television network which used to concentrate on producing and broadcasting programs for schoolchildren. The first Israeli children's show, featuring Kishkashta, aired on Channel 1 in the 1970s and '80s...
shows "Zombit" and "Tik-Tak", while in addition he wrote the humorist column "Tzipora" in the newspaper "Hadashot" and later on for the newspaper "Ha'ir". After he finished working for the newspapers, he wrote and published a humorist book called in 1999. Kitzis's big breakthrough came in 1998 when he hosted a humorous late night
Late night television
Late night television in the United States is the block of television programming airing after 11:00 pm and usually through 2:00 am. Traditionally, this type of programming airs after the late local news and is most notable for being the daypart used for a particular genre of programming that falls...
show titled "Halomot BeHaKitzis" along with the Israeli comedian Tal Friedman
Tal Friedman
-Biography:Friedman was born in Kiryat Ata, Israel, in 1963. His father was a holocaust survivor.He served in the Israeli Sea Corps on a missile boat during the 1982 Lebanon War. He studied acting at Tel Aviv University, where he met Moshe Furster, with whom he put on his first act, Alilot Moshe...
, which was broadcasted on the Israeli Channel 2
Channel 2 (Israel)
Channel 2 is an Israeli commercial television channel.- History :In 1990, after 13 years of deliberations, the Knesset passed a law that paved the way for the establishment of commercial television in Israel. The goal was to enhance pluralism and create competition. Channel 2 began broadcasting on...
. Following the success of the show, Kitzis and Friedman worked together in the show "Nivheret HaHalomot" which also aired in the Israeli Channel 2. At the same time, they began a hosting their own radio show called "Tziporey Laiyla Srutot" on Gali Tzahal.
After the rise of the Israeli humor channel "Bip
Bip (channel)
Bip is a comedy web portal, a production unit and night time TV strip on Israel's Channel 2, owned by Keshet. Founded in 2000 and it was included in the channel pack of the Israeli digital system HOT before becoming independent....
", Kitzis and Friedman had a new show on that channel called "Lagaat BaOchel" (Lit. "Touch the food") in 2001, which was a parody of soap operas, and afterwods, in 2002, they both appeared in the show HaChet Ve Onsho" (Lit. "Crime and Punishment") which was a humorous game show. In addition, in 2003 Kitzis started hosting the show "HaDerbi HaGadol" (lit."The big derby") together with the Israeli comedians Eli and Mariano, and in 2004 the humorous reality show "Laughing academy" together with Alma Zack. In 2003 Kitzis started performing as the host of the satirical television show "Eretz Nehedert" (lit. "Wonderful Land") alongside Tal Friedman
Tal Friedman
-Biography:Friedman was born in Kiryat Ata, Israel, in 1963. His father was a holocaust survivor.He served in the Israeli Sea Corps on a missile boat during the 1982 Lebanon War. He studied acting at Tel Aviv University, where he met Moshe Furster, with whom he put on his first act, Alilot Moshe...
, Orna Banai
Orna Banai
Orna Banai is an Israeli actress, comedian and entertainer.Banai was born in Beersheba, Israel. Her father was a local judge, and her mother was an education executive for the City of Beer Sheva. Many of her relatives are successful Israeli actors and singers. The next generation of the Banai...
, Eli Finish
Eli Finish
Eli Finish is an Israeli actor and comedian. He is well known for acting in the popular TV show Eretz Nehederet.-Career:After his release from the IDF in 1996, Finish studied acting in the art school HaBustan in Netanya...
, Mariano Idelman
Mariano Idelman
Mariano Idelman is an Israeli actor and comedian. He is well known for acting in the popular TV show Eretz Nehederet.-Career:In 1996 he appeared in Dudu Topaz's stand-up comedy show called The First in Entertainment with Eli Finish, and signed a 2-year contract with the show.Idelman and Finish...
, Dov Navon, Alma Zack
Alma Zack
-Biography:Zack was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1970, and grew up in Ramat Aviv. Her father is pianist Yonatan Zack and her mother is Adi Etzion, an actress and singer. She has a twin brother, Yoram, and an older brother, Dudi. She attended the Herzliya Hebrew High School and served in the Israel...
and other guest comedians, including Assi Cohen
Assi Cohen
Asi Cohen is an Israeli comedian and actor. He is best known for his appearances in the feature film Colombian Love , as well as for television performances in Love Hurts , "Rak BeYsrael" with his comedy duo of "Asi and Guri", his role in Mesudarim , and for his...
and Yuval Samo whom later on became part of the permanent staff of the show. The show gained massive success, both from the critics and from the Israeli audience. In the summer of 2007, Kitzis began hosting the Israeli version of the American trivia game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is a television game show format based on asking grade-school level questions to adults, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy...
on the Israeli Channel 2
Channel 2 (Israel)
Channel 2 is an Israeli commercial television channel.- History :In 1990, after 13 years of deliberations, the Knesset passed a law that paved the way for the establishment of commercial television in Israel. The goal was to enhance pluralism and create competition. Channel 2 began broadcasting on...
. In August 2007 Kitzis collaborated with Tal Friedman in the children show on the Israeli Logi channel which was called "HaYeduanim" (lit. "The celebrities").
Personal life
Kitzis has been previously married to Dalit Kidon, a PRPR
PR commonly stands for* Public relations, a field concerned with maintaining public image* Puerto Rico* Proportional representation, a property of some voting systemsPR, P...
for the Israeli Channel 10. On 15 October 2009 Kitzis married the Israeli news anchorwoman Tali Moreno.