Ofer Shechter
Encyclopedia
Ofer Shechter is an Israeli actor, entertainer, model and TV host.
. At the age of seven Schechter took part in a commercial for a watermelon Ice pop which was broadcast on Israeli TV. After serving the in the military Schechter attended Yoram Levinstein's theater course and studied acting in front of a camera.
By 2002 Schechter was selected, together with a group of young Israeli hosts which included Mali Levy, Michael Hanegbi and Yael Goldman
, to host the Israeli youth TV show "Exit" on the newly established Israeli Channel 10. In "Exit" Schechter received a wide media exposure, not necessarily because of his hosting talent but because of the many provocations Schechter caused during the show, which most notably was the one he did during a live show in which he revealed his buttocks
before the young audience. Due to his many provocations, eventually the show was transferred to be broadcast on cable.
By 2003 Schechter played in the Hot 3 telenovela "Mishak Hahayim" (Game of Life) and appeared in the Israeli children's song contest The Festigal, in 2004 he starred in the Israeli musical "Peter Pan" and hosted the music festival in Samakh
. In 2005 Schechter played the lead role in the telenovela "Telenovela Ba'am" (Soap opera, Inc.) alongside Yael Bar-Zohar and in 2006 he played in the telenovela "Ha-Alufa" (The champion) alongside Yehuda Levi
. In addition, meanwhile Schechter also participated in several campaigns and advertisements for Cellcom
and Bamba. Schechter was also featured as the leading model in the swimsuit campaign for the Israeli swimsuit manufacturer Pilpel in 2006. In addition, Schechter also participant in the regular cast the satirical show "Mo'adon Layla" (nightclub). Shechter participated also in dubbing several Animated series and movies to Hebrew — amongst them Avatar: The Last Airbender
and the film Cars
.
In 2006 Shechter took part in the Israeli film "NO exit
" which won the Wolgin award in the Jerusalem Film Festival
. In 2007 Shechter participated in the second season of the telenovela "Ha-Alufa". In 2008 Shechter participated in the weekly drama series "To love Anna" Channel 10 alongside Moshe Ivgy
, the movie "Lost Islands" directed by Reshef Levy, the series "Lost & Found" and the Israeli drama series "Until the wedding" (עד החתונה). Schechter also participates in the satirical show "Shavua Sof". In 2009 Shechter continued to play a series "Ha-Alufa" . In November 2009 he played in the Israeli drama series "Noah's Ark". In February 2009 Shechter played the lead role in the Israeli drama film Phobidilia.
Biography
Schechter was born and raised in Moshav Hadar AmHadar Am
Hadar Am is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Netanya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council...
. At the age of seven Schechter took part in a commercial for a watermelon Ice pop which was broadcast on Israeli TV. After serving the in the military Schechter attended Yoram Levinstein's theater course and studied acting in front of a camera.
By 2002 Schechter was selected, together with a group of young Israeli hosts which included Mali Levy, Michael Hanegbi and Yael Goldman
Yael Goldman
- Early modeling career :Goldman began her modeling career in 1998, after she finished her military service in the Intelligence Corps, modeling for the Betty Rockaway modeling agency...
, to host the Israeli youth TV show "Exit" on the newly established Israeli Channel 10. In "Exit" Schechter received a wide media exposure, not necessarily because of his hosting talent but because of the many provocations Schechter caused during the show, which most notably was the one he did during a live show in which he revealed his buttocks
Buttocks
The buttocks are two rounded portions of the anatomy, located on the posterior of the pelvic region of apes and humans, and many other bipeds or quadrupeds, and comprise a layer of fat superimposed on the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles. Physiologically, the buttocks enable weight to...
before the young audience. Due to his many provocations, eventually the show was transferred to be broadcast on cable.
By 2003 Schechter played in the Hot 3 telenovela "Mishak Hahayim" (Game of Life) and appeared in the Israeli children's song contest The Festigal, in 2004 he starred in the Israeli musical "Peter Pan" and hosted the music festival in Samakh
Samakh, Tiberias
Samakh was a Palestinian Arab village located at the southern end of the Lake Tiberias in Palestine . It had a population of 3,320 Arab Muslims and Arab Christians in 1945...
. In 2005 Schechter played the lead role in the telenovela "Telenovela Ba'am" (Soap opera, Inc.) alongside Yael Bar-Zohar and in 2006 he played in the telenovela "Ha-Alufa" (The champion) alongside Yehuda Levi
Yehuda Levi
Yehuda Levi is an Israeli actor and male model. He was born and now lives in Tel Aviv, but spent much of his childhood in South Africa. He attended the "Thelma Yellin" High school, and graduated with excellence. His noticeable breakthrough was in the TV series "Lechayey Ha'ahava" .He is an...
. In addition, meanwhile Schechter also participated in several campaigns and advertisements for Cellcom
Cellcom (Israel)
Cellcom is a major Israeli telecommunications company. Founded in 1994, most of the company's business is centered around wireless service...
and Bamba. Schechter was also featured as the leading model in the swimsuit campaign for the Israeli swimsuit manufacturer Pilpel in 2006. In addition, Schechter also participant in the regular cast the satirical show "Mo'adon Layla" (nightclub). Shechter participated also in dubbing several Animated series and movies to Hebrew — amongst them Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American animated television series that aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. The series was created and produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who served as executive producers along with Aaron Ehasz...
and the film Cars
Cars (film)
Cars is a 2006 American animated family film produced by Pixar and directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Joe Ranft. It is the seventh Disney·Pixar feature film, and Pixar's final, independently-produced motion picture before its purchase by Disney...
.
In 2006 Shechter took part in the Israeli film "NO exit
No Exit
No Exit is a 1944 existentialist French play by Jean-Paul Sartre. The original French title is Huis Clos, the French equivalent of the legal term in camera, referring to a private discussion behind closed doors; English translations have also been performed under the titles In Camera, No Way Out...
" which won the Wolgin award in the Jerusalem Film Festival
Jerusalem Film Festival
The Jerusalem Film Festival is an international film festival held annually in Jerusalem, Israel. The festival was the brainchild of Lia van Leer, who inaugurated it on May 17, 1984...
. In 2007 Shechter participated in the second season of the telenovela "Ha-Alufa". In 2008 Shechter participated in the weekly drama series "To love Anna" Channel 10 alongside Moshe Ivgy
Moshe Ivgy
Moshe Ivgy is a Moroccan-born Israeli actor and director.-Biography:Moshe Ivgy was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He was married to actress Irit Sheleg. Their daughter Dana Ivgy is also an actress...
, the movie "Lost Islands" directed by Reshef Levy, the series "Lost & Found" and the Israeli drama series "Until the wedding" (עד החתונה). Schechter also participates in the satirical show "Shavua Sof". In 2009 Shechter continued to play a series "Ha-Alufa" . In November 2009 he played in the Israeli drama series "Noah's Ark". In February 2009 Shechter played the lead role in the Israeli drama film Phobidilia.
Selected Filmography
- "Phobidilia" (2009)
- "Ha-Alufa" (2006–2009)
- "Lost Islands" (2008)
- "Mo'adon Layla" (2006)
- "NO exit" (2006)
- "Exit" (2003)