Moran Atias
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Moran Atias is an Israeli actress and model.
, Israel
, to parents of Moroccan Jewish descent. Atias appeared on the youth TV show "Out of Focus" at age 15, although plans of serving in the Israeli Defense Forces were cut short with a diagnosis of meningitis
at age 17. Atias instead pursued modeling in Germany and then Italy, where she was first discovered and became a model for Roberto Cavalli
.
A few of her achievements include testimonial nomination by the City of Milan
to be the official spokeswoman leading the campaigns against graffiti and animal cruelty for 2005-06. Following her success abroad, Moran was cast in the Israeli "Strauss" commercial and chosen to lead the "Renuar" campaign. She has also won the title of Miss Israel
.
to launch her international modeling career which also led her to Italy
, in which she was truly discovered for cover and runway modelling, TV show hostess, film acting, radio, etc. She was discovered by Roberto Cavalli
who selected her to be his home model. She also modelled for D&G and for BBG jeweleries. Later, she was the hostess of a popular TV talk show in Italy. After establishing herself as a successful international model, she was encouraged to pursue a career in acting. Atias has participated in international films in English, Italian, Hebrew and Spanish and was nominated for Best Actress in 'Festival Sguardo al Femminile' for her role in Days of Love
.
A frequent collaborator of Paul Haggis
, she was cast as the beautiful temptress Inez in the television series Crash
. She also had a featured role in Haggis' 2010 film The Next Three Days
.
She hosted the Israeli version of Deal or No Deal
. In 2007, she appeared as the title role in Dario Argento
's conclusion to his Three Mothers trilogy: The Mother of Tears.
Moran appeared as Diana Barrigan (Marsha Thomason
)'s girlfriend Christie in the third season of White Collar
, which began airing in June 2011.
following the 2010 Haiti earthquake
, in which she assisted the evacuation of refugees to Florida. During Moran's second trip to Haiti, she took part in a workshop at Cine Institute in Jacmel. She is a goodwill ambassador for IsraAid
.
In May 2010, Moran worked with Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) and hosted/organized a charity event at Cannes Film Festival
. In November 2010, Moran hosted/organized a charity event for APJ in New York, with proceeds going to the first free high school for the children of the slums of Haiti.
(2008) - Crash
, a Starz network original series, recurring cast
(2009) - Crash
, a Starz network original series, series two regular cast
(2010) - CSI: NY
, guest star
(2011) - Rules of Engagement
episode "Anniversary Chicken", guest star (Sophia)
(2011) - White Collar
(Christie)
A wild and funny radio show created and presented by Moran Atias, (2005)
Testimonials
Verde Veronica Beachwear & Intimo, Maria Intscher, Renuar John Richmond, D&G, Roberto Cavali Intimo, Oil of Olay, City of Milano Anti-Graffiti and Cruelty to Animals Testimonials,
Orange (Partner), Chopard
Early life and family
Atias was born in HaifaHaifa
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country, with a population of over 268,000. Another 300,000 people live in towns directly adjacent to the city including the cities of the Krayot, as well as, Tirat Carmel, Daliyat al-Karmel and Nesher...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, to parents of Moroccan Jewish descent. Atias appeared on the youth TV show "Out of Focus" at age 15, although plans of serving in the Israeli Defense Forces were cut short with a diagnosis of meningitis
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs...
at age 17. Atias instead pursued modeling in Germany and then Italy, where she was first discovered and became a model for Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli is an Italian fashion designer from Florence.-Biography:Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence, Tuscany. His grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, was a member of the Macchiaioli Movement, whose work is exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery. Cavalli decided to enroll at the local Art Institute,...
.
A few of her achievements include testimonial nomination by the City of Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
to be the official spokeswoman leading the campaigns against graffiti and animal cruelty for 2005-06. Following her success abroad, Moran was cast in the Israeli "Strauss" commercial and chosen to lead the "Renuar" campaign. She has also won the title of Miss Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
Career
Atias first appeared on TV when she was 15, starring in the Israeli youth show Out of Focus. By the age of 17, she flew to GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to launch her international modeling career which also led her to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, in which she was truly discovered for cover and runway modelling, TV show hostess, film acting, radio, etc. She was discovered by Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli is an Italian fashion designer from Florence.-Biography:Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence, Tuscany. His grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, was a member of the Macchiaioli Movement, whose work is exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery. Cavalli decided to enroll at the local Art Institute,...
who selected her to be his home model. She also modelled for D&G and for BBG jeweleries. Later, she was the hostess of a popular TV talk show in Italy. After establishing herself as a successful international model, she was encouraged to pursue a career in acting. Atias has participated in international films in English, Italian, Hebrew and Spanish and was nominated for Best Actress in 'Festival Sguardo al Femminile' for her role in Days of Love
Days of Love
-Cast:* Marcello Mastroianni - Pasquale Droppio* Marina Vlady - Angela Cafalla* Giulio Calì - Pietro Cafalla, nonno di Angela* Angelina Longobardi - Concetta Cafalla, madre di Angela* Dora Scarpetta - Nunziata, sorella di Angela...
.
A frequent collaborator of Paul Haggis
Paul Haggis
Paul Edward Haggis is a Canadian screenwriter, producer, and director. He spent his early career producing and directing various American and Canadian television network series.-Early life and education:...
, she was cast as the beautiful temptress Inez in the television series Crash
Crash (2008 TV series)
Crash is an American television drama series set in Los Angeles, California. It is the first original series produced by the Starz network. The network ordered a 13 episode season which premiered on October 17, 2008. The series is based on the 2004 film of the same name. It was developed for...
. She also had a featured role in Haggis' 2010 film The Next Three Days
The Next Three Days
The Next Three Days is a 2010 thriller film directed by Paul Haggis and starring Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks. It was released in the United States on November 19, 2010 and was filmed on location in Pittsburgh...
.
She hosted the Israeli version of Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal (Israel)
Deal or No Deal is broadcast on the Israel 10 channel in Israel. It is hosted by Moran Atias, a model and actress. The top prize is 1.5 million ₪ ....
. In 2007, she appeared as the title role in Dario Argento
Dario Argento
Dario Argento is an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, particularly in the subgenre known as giallo, and for his influence on modern horror and slasher movies....
's conclusion to his Three Mothers trilogy: The Mother of Tears.
Moran appeared as Diana Barrigan (Marsha Thomason
Marsha Thomason
Marsha Lisa Thomason is an English actress, who is known in the United States for playing Nessa Holt in the first two seasons of the NBC series Las Vegas, for her recurring role on ABC's Lost as Naomi Dorrit, and for playing FBI agent Diana Berrigan on USA Network's White Collar.-Early...
)'s girlfriend Christie in the third season of White Collar
White Collar (TV series)
White Collar is a USA Network television series created by Jeff Eastin, starring Matt Bomer as con-man Neal Caffrey and Tim DeKay as Special Agent Peter Burke. It premiered on October 23, 2009. In December 2009, White Collar was renewed for a second season that began on July 13, 2010...
, which began airing in June 2011.
Humanitarian work
Atias participated in the Artists for Justice and Peace volunteer mission with Sean PennSean Penn
Sean Justin Penn is an American actor, screenwriter and film director, also known for his political and social activism...
following the 2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
, in which she assisted the evacuation of refugees to Florida. During Moran's second trip to Haiti, she took part in a workshop at Cine Institute in Jacmel. She is a goodwill ambassador for IsraAid
IsraAid
The Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid is an Israeli-based humanitarian organization that responds to emergencies all over the world with targeted help...
.
In May 2010, Moran worked with Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) and hosted/organized a charity event at Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
. In November 2010, Moran hosted/organized a charity event for APJ in New York, with proceeds going to the first free high school for the children of the slums of Haiti.
Filmography
- Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: UprisingCommand & Conquer Red Alert 3: UprisingCommand & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Uprising is a real-time strategy video game developed by EA Los Angeles and published by Electronic Arts. It is a stand-alone expansion to Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 released only for Microsoft Windows and offered via digital distribution. It does not require...
(VG) as Commander Vera Belova (2009) - "Days of Love" Pre-Production (English/Hebrew Theatrical Versions) Directed by Menachem Golan, 2005 (Israel)
- “Mercy” - Special Guest Appearance, To be Released, Directed by: Yaniv Hamodai, a.k.a. “Rahamim, Buzz Productions, Israel (2005)
- "Supper Club" Italian Sitcom, Rai Uno, 2005
- “Gas” Directed by: Luciano Melchionna, Italy 2005.
- “Le Rose Del Deserto - The Roses of the Desert”
- “Kavod” Directed by: Haim Buzaglo, Israel 2006.
- The Mother of Tears as Mater Lachrymarum directed by Dario Argento
- "Oggi Sposi", Italy, Directed by: Luca Luncini
- Land of The Lost USA 2009 as one of the Pakuni women, Directed by: Brad Silberling
- "Crazy Eyes", USA 2010, Directed by Adam Sherman
- The Next Three DaysThe Next Three DaysThe Next Three Days is a 2010 thriller film directed by Paul Haggis and starring Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks. It was released in the United States on November 19, 2010 and was filmed on location in Pittsburgh...
, USA, 2010, Directed by Paul HaggisPaul HaggisPaul Edward Haggis is a Canadian screenwriter, producer, and director. He spent his early career producing and directing various American and Canadian television network series.-Early life and education:...
TV
- Hosting
- Kdam Eurovision (2005) – First Channel, Israel
- Deal or No DealDeal or No Deal (Israel)Deal or No Deal is broadcast on the Israel 10 channel in Israel. It is hosted by Moran Atias, a model and actress. The top prize is 1.5 million ₪ ....
- Prime Time Game Show (13 Total), Worldwide success (2005) – Channel 10, Israel
- “Cinderella”Biographical Documentary of Moran Atias, Prime Time (2004) – Channel 10, Israel
(2008) - Crash
Crash (2008 TV series)
Crash is an American television drama series set in Los Angeles, California. It is the first original series produced by the Starz network. The network ordered a 13 episode season which premiered on October 17, 2008. The series is based on the 2004 film of the same name. It was developed for...
, a Starz network original series, recurring cast
(2009) - Crash
Crash (2008 TV series)
Crash is an American television drama series set in Los Angeles, California. It is the first original series produced by the Starz network. The network ordered a 13 episode season which premiered on October 17, 2008. The series is based on the 2004 film of the same name. It was developed for...
, a Starz network original series, series two regular cast
(2010) - CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
, guest star
(2011) - Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement (TV series)
Rules of Engagement is a sitcom that debuted on CBS on February 5, 2007, as a midseason replacement, immediately following Two and a Half Men, in the time slot that was occupied by now-cancelled The New Adventures of Old Christine...
episode "Anniversary Chicken", guest star (Sophia)
(2011) - White Collar
White Collar (TV series)
White Collar is a USA Network television series created by Jeff Eastin, starring Matt Bomer as con-man Neal Caffrey and Tim DeKay as Special Agent Peter Burke. It premiered on October 23, 2009. In December 2009, White Collar was renewed for a second season that began on July 13, 2010...
(Christie)
- Italian TV Shows
- “Carramba Che Fortuna” - Prime Time, Channel 1, Italy (2000)
- “Superconvenscion” - Italy (2000–01)
- “Italiani” - Prime Time, Channel 5, Italy (2001)
- “Matricole & Meteore” - Prime Time, Channel 1, Italy (2003)
- “I Raccomandati” - Prime Time, Rai 1, Italy (2003–04)
- “Natalino Balasso Show” - Italy (2004–05)
Magazines
- "Men's HealthMen's Health (magazine)Men's Health , published by Rodale Inc. in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States, is the world’s largest men’s magazine brand, with 44 editions around the world. It is also the best-selling men's magazine on U.S. newsstands. It covers fitness, nutrition, sexuality, lifestyle and other aspects of...
USA - "Nylon Guys USA
- "Gioia" Cover
- "Vanity FairVanity Fair (magazine)Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
Italy" - "CosmopolitanCosmopolitan (magazine)Cosmopolitan is an international magazine for women. It was first published in 1886 in the United States as a family magazine, was later transformed into a literary magazine and eventually became a women's magazine in the late 1960s...
" - Covers for Spain, Israel, Mexico - "MaximMaxim (magazine)Maxim is an international men's magazine based in the United Kingdom and known for its pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models, sometimes pictured dressed, often pictured scantily dressed but not fully nude....
" USA - "MaximMaxim (magazine)Maxim is an international men's magazine based in the United Kingdom and known for its pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models, sometimes pictured dressed, often pictured scantily dressed but not fully nude....
" Israel Cover - "FlauntFlauntFlaunt is a monthly American fashion culture magazine founded by the current editor-in-chief, Luis Barajas, and creative director, Jim Turner, also the founders of Detour magazine. Long Nguyen, a third founder and style director, also was working on Detour for four years...
" USA - "Men's FitnessMen's FitnessMen's Fitness is a men's magazine published by American Media, Inc and founded in the United States in 1987. The premier issue featured Michael Pare from the television series The Greatest American Hero....
" USA - "944944Year 944 was a leap year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar.- Africa :* The city of Algiers is founded by the Zirid king Buluggin ibn Ziri....
" USA - 60 Magazine - Writing a monthly column for an established fashion magazine for the female audience.
- Rosh 1 Magazine - Teen Magazine
- Fhoto Italy, Max Italy 2002-2004, "Corriere Della Sera" Special Moda, "Capital" Italy, "Class" Italy, Onda TV, Happy Web, "Leisha" Israel, "AT" Israel, "Pnai Plus" Israel, "GO Magazine, Blazer Israel, "Olam HaIsha" Israel, "Yediot" and "Maariv" Israeli Newspapers
Radio work
- "Shaker" - Radio RTL 102.5RTL 102.5RTL 102.5 is a private Italian radio station. Despite its name, this radio station is not endorsed or affiliated with RTL Group.It has been the first Italian radio station using the format Contemporary hit radio, which involves the broadcasting of greatest hits only.The RTL 102.5 group includes...
A wild and funny radio show created and presented by Moran Atias, (2005)
Testimonials
Verde Veronica Beachwear & Intimo, Maria Intscher, Renuar John Richmond, D&G, Roberto Cavali Intimo, Oil of Olay, City of Milano Anti-Graffiti and Cruelty to Animals Testimonials,
Orange (Partner), Chopard
External links
- Official website
- Moran Atias photos on TV GuideTV GuideTV Guide is a weekly American magazine with listings of TV shows.In addition to TV listings, the publication features television-related news, celebrity interviews, gossip and film reviews and crossword puzzles...