Sarai Givaty
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Sarai Givaty, sometimes spelled Sarai Givati or known as SARAI (שרי גבעתי) is a well known actress, and model in Israel
.
Her first role was in a live sketch on the Israeli tonight show (Kol Layla) where she played an American reporter. The segment was very successful. On the final show, Israeli hush critic Raana Shacked called it "the pick of the show". Givaty continued shooting the segment even after she moved to New York
where she attended acting school at the HB Studios.
in 2005 Givaty was a part of a small cast who received the "Best Teen Show of The Year" from the Israel Golden Screen Award (Masah Hazahav). Shortly thereafter, Givaty became a big name in the Israeli entertainment industry and received many large company endorsements.
A year later Givaty decided to explore her work options in Los Angeles. Upon her arrival, she quickly landed the lead role in a film called The Passage
starring opposite Stephen Dorff
. In 2007, the movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where critics called Givaty's performance "star making".
Some other notable project she's worked on was the lead in the Enrique Iglesias
video "Somebody's Me
".
In 2008 she played a Russian spy in the pilot episode of My Own Worst Enemy
next to Christian Slater
.
In 2009 Givaty was back in Israel to shoot yet another comedic role in TV series called The Pilot Wives. She also played as Mossad
Officer Liat Tuvia on NCIS
in two episodes in 2010.
Givaty also plays piano
and guitar
in a band and has been playing concerts in both Israel and Los Angeles
.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
Her first role was in a live sketch on the Israeli tonight show (Kol Layla) where she played an American reporter. The segment was very successful. On the final show, Israeli hush critic Raana Shacked called it "the pick of the show". Givaty continued shooting the segment even after she moved to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
where she attended acting school at the HB Studios.
in 2005 Givaty was a part of a small cast who received the "Best Teen Show of The Year" from the Israel Golden Screen Award (Masah Hazahav). Shortly thereafter, Givaty became a big name in the Israeli entertainment industry and received many large company endorsements.
A year later Givaty decided to explore her work options in Los Angeles. Upon her arrival, she quickly landed the lead role in a film called The Passage
The Passage (2007 film)
The Passage is a 2007 thriller/horror film, directed by Mark Heller and starring a large ensemble cast that includes Stephen Dorff, Neil Jackson, John Cusack, Abdel Ghani Benizza, Khalid Benchagra, Nick Dunning, and Neil Fluellen. The film revolves around an American man falling for a Moroccan woman...
starring opposite Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff is an American actor, best known for portraying Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat, Johnny Marco in Somewhere, and for his roles in Blade and Cecil B. DeMented.-Early life:...
. In 2007, the movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where critics called Givaty's performance "star making".
Some other notable project she's worked on was the lead in the Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
video "Somebody's Me
Somebody's Me
"Somebody's Me" is the second single released from Enrique Iglesias's fourth UK studio album, Insomniac. The single was released in the UK on December 10, 2007. The single found success in the USA, Canada and Latin America, however, it failed to chart in the UK.-Song information:Iglesias debuted...
".
In 2008 she played a Russian spy in the pilot episode of My Own Worst Enemy
My Own Worst Enemy (TV series)
My Own Worst Enemy is an American television drama that aired on NBC in 2008. It premiered on October 13 and ended on December 15 after 9 episodes. The series was produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic was the executive producer; David Semel was the director and executive producer...
next to Christian Slater
Christian Slater
Christian Michael Leonard Slater is an American actor. He made his film debut with a small role in The Postman Always Rings Twice before playing a leading role in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean...
.
In 2009 Givaty was back in Israel to shoot yet another comedic role in TV series called The Pilot Wives. She also played as Mossad
Mossad
The Mossad , short for HaMossad leModi'in uleTafkidim Meyuchadim , is the national intelligence agency of Israel....
Officer Liat Tuvia on NCIS
NCIS (TV series)
NCIS, formerly known as NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is an American police procedural drama television series revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S...
in two episodes in 2010.
Givaty also plays piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
in a band and has been playing concerts in both Israel and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes and awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit | 2003 | Herself Host | |
| Kol Layla | 2004 | Stefanie/Hollywood Reporter | TV series |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer... |
2006 | Natal Peled | TV series, episode "Happenstance" |
| The Passage The Passage (2007 film) The Passage is a 2007 thriller/horror film, directed by Mark Heller and starring a large ensemble cast that includes Stephen Dorff, Neil Jackson, John Cusack, Abdel Ghani Benizza, Khalid Benchagra, Nick Dunning, and Neil Fluellen. The film revolves around an American man falling for a Moroccan woman... |
2007 | Zahara | |
| My Own Worst Enemy My Own Worst Enemy (TV series) My Own Worst Enemy is an American television drama that aired on NBC in 2008. It premiered on October 13 and ended on December 15 after 9 episodes. The series was produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic was the executive producer; David Semel was the director and executive producer... |
2008 | Female Russian Agent | TV series, episode "Breakdown" |
| The Pilot Wives | 2009 | Daniela | TV series, 125 episodes |
| NCIS NCIS (TV series) NCIS, formerly known as NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is an American police procedural drama television series revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S... |
2010 | Mossad Officer Liat Tuvia | TV series, 2 episodes |