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Orna banai
Orna Banai (Hebrew: אורנה בנאי; born November 25, 1966) is an Israeli actress, comedian and entertainer.
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Biography
Banai was born in Beersheba, Israel. Her father was a local judge, and her mother was an education executive for the City of Beersheba. Many of her relatives are successful Israeli actors and singers. The next generation of the Banai family, including Orna and her brothers, Meir and Eviatar, followed this tradition. After three years of studying acting in Nissan Nativ's studio in Tel Aviv, Banai started performing in stand-up comedy and entertainment shows.
Banai is most known for her character "Limor" in the humorous Israeli television shows Action and Rak BeIsrael (with Erez Tal). Since 2003, Banai has appeared in the popular satirical television show Eretz Nehederet. In addition, Banai acted in television dramas like Merchav-Yarkon and Max VeMoris. Banai also appeared in theatrical plays like Singles and The Last Striptease.
In 2005, Banai played "Efrat" in the television show Ima'lle, to which she contributed writing. The show was based on the story of Banai's own pregnancy and the birth of her son Amir.
Banai is a lesbian. She describes her views on the Arab–Israeli conflict as left-wing.
Filmography
Writer
2015
Back of the Nation (TV Series) (writer - 17 episodes)
- Launch Party (2015) - (writer)
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Matzav Ha'Uma (TV Series) (64 episodes, 2010 - 2014) (writer - 41 episodes, 2012 - 2015)
- Season Finale Party (2013)
- Black September Special (2011)
- 63rd Independence Day Special (2011)
Actress
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Prime Time Mom (Short) (post-production) as
Dafni Gut
2023
Yaniv (TV Series) as
Debi
- Episode #1.5 (2023) - Debi
- Episode #1.4 (2023) - Debi
- Episode #1.3 (2023) - Debi
- Episode #1.2 (2023) - Debi
- Episode #1.1 (2023) - Debi
2022
Traitor (TV Series) as
Dutzi
- Episode #1.8 (2022) - Dutzi
- Episode #1.7 (2022) - Dutzi
- Episode #1.6 (2022) - Dutzi
- Episode #1.5 (2022) - Dutzi
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Dutzi
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Dutzi
- Episode #1.2 (2022) - Dutzi
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Dutzi
2021
The Women's Balcony (TV Series) as
Tikva Babayof
- What's Good for You (2021) - Tikva Babayof
- Harsh Words (2021) - Tikva Babayof
- Vulnerable Point (2021) - Tikva Babayof
- Let's Bet (2021) - Tikva Babayof
- Rabbinical Education (2021) - Tikva Babayof
- The Ma'amoul's Dilemma (2021) - Tikva Babayof
- I'm a Vixen as Well (2021) - Tikva Babayof
- A Thousand Times "Hai" (2021) - Tikva Babayof
2020
Empty Spaces (Short)
2020
Bracha (Short) as
Nitzi
2019
Dumb (TV Series) as
Ada Shochat
2019
The Missing File (TV Series) as
Hannah Sharabi
- Episode #1.7 (2019) - Hannah Sharabi
- Episode #1.6 (2019) - Hannah Sharabi
- Episode #1.5 (2019) - Hannah Sharabi
- Episode #1.4 (2019) - Hannah Sharabi
- Episode #1.3 (2019) - Hannah Sharabi
- Episode #1.2 (2019) - Hannah Sharabi
- Episode #1.1 (2019) - Hannah Sharabi
2017
And Then She Arrived as
Photographer
2016
The Women's Balcony as
Tikva
2015
Anachnu BaMapa (TV Series) as
Various / Betty Aloni / The Minister
- Episode #1.13 (2015) - Various / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.12 (2015) - Various / The Minister / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.11 (2015) - Various / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.10 (2015) - Various / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.9 (2015) - Various / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.8 (2015) - Various / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.7 (2015) - Various / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.5 (2015) - Various / Betty Aloni
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Various / The Minister
2015
Hounds (Short) as
Iris
2014
Mishpaha Sholetet (TV Series) as
Shelomtzion Lurie
- Episode #1.2 (2014) - Shelomtzion Lurie
- Episode #1.1 (2014) - Shelomtzion Lurie
2003
Ha-Chaim Ze Lo Ha-Kol (TV Series) as
Rina Koren
- Ha-Chaim Ze Ken Ha-Kol (2011) - Rina Koren
- Yoav Ve-Rina Ba'im Levaker (2004) - Rina Koren
- Ha-Riv (2003) - Rina Koren
2011
Hashanim Hachi Yafot (TV Series) as
Gila Cohen
2010
This Is Sodom as
Hagar
2005
Ima'lle (TV Series) as
Efrat 'Effi' Bachar
- The Wedding (2008) - Efrat 'Effi' Bachar
2004
Winning with Miki
2003
Peach as
Orli
1997
Merhav Yarkon (TV Series) as
Maggie
- Episode #1.5 (1997) - Maggie
- Episode #1.4 (1997) - Maggie
- Episode #1.3 (1997) - Maggie
- Episode #1.2 (1997) - Maggie
- Episode #1.1 (1997) - Maggie
1996
Ha-Khetzi HaSheni as
Iris
1995
Jaffa Pictures (TV Series) as
Luna Shubashi
- How Did Levi Stop Being a Tornabul? (1995) - Luna Shubashi
1994
Max and Morris as
Linda
Soundtrack
2015
Back of the Nation (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.9 (2015) - (performer: "Anachnu Yoter Tovim")
2011
Matzav Ha'Uma (TV Series) (performer - 15 episodes)
- Season Finale Party (2013) - (performer: "Anachnu Yoter Tovim")
- Black September Special (2011) - (performer: "It's a Small World")
Self
2023
HaGashash - The Tip of the Kettle (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #1.4 (2023) - Self
- Episode #1.3 (2023) - Self
- Episode #1.2 (2023) - Self
- Episode #1.1 (2023) - Self
2023
Connected (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #10.3 (2023) - Self
- Episode #10.2 (2023) - Self
- Episode #10.1 (2023) - Self
2021
Ad Kan! (TV Series) as
Self
- Elections Special (2021) - Self
2020
The Masked Singer Israel (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode #1.14 (2020) - Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode #1.13 (2020) - Self - Guest Panelist
2020
Ofira & Berkovic (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #4.29 (2020) - Self - Guest
2020
The Pride Revolution (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - Self
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Self
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Self
2020
Tonight with Lucy and Guri (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.5 (2020) - Self - Guest
2015
Back of the Nation (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Gav HaUma in Jerusalem (2017) - Self - Panelist
- Elections Special (2015) - Self - Panelist
- Launch Party (2015) - Self - Panelist
2019
Sisters (TV Series) as
Self
- What happened to Suzan (2019) - Self
- Things I want to do (2019) - Self
2016
Hayom BaLayla (TV Series) as
Self / Self - Guest
- Episode #2.51 (2017) - Self
- Episode #1.59 (2016) - Self - Guest
2016
Hakol Avud (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Self - Guest
2016
Anachnu BaMapa (TV Series) as
Self
- Behind the Scenes (2016) - Self
2010
Matzav Ha'Uma (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- The Year in Review (2014) - Self - Panelist
- Season Finale Party (2013) - Self - Panelist
- Black September Special (2011) - Self - Panelist
- 63rd Independence Day Special (2011) - Self - Panelist
2003
A Wonderful Country (TV Series) as
Various / Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes / Dikla Hershkovitz / ...
- Eretz Nehederet Celebrates a Decade (2013) - Dikla Hershkovitz
- 61th Independence Day Special (2009) - Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes / Miri / Limor Livnat
- Elections 2009 Special (2009) - Dikla Hershkovitz / Tzipi Livni
- 60th Independence Day Special (2008) - Yardena Arazi / Ruhama Avraham / Various
- Season 4 Finale Special (2007) - Tzipi Livni / Tamar / Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes / -
- Eretz Nilchemet (2006) - Miri Regev / Various
- Golden Broadcast 2006 (2006) - Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes / Various
- Yom Tov Special (2004) - Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes
2009
Mo'adon Layla (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode #3.15 (2009) - Self - Panelist
- Episode #3.1 (2009) - Self - Panelist
2008
Shultz (TV Series) as
Self
2004
BeMdinat Ha-Yehudim (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Cantata La Shawarma (2004) - Self
1998
Rak Beyisrael (TV Series) as
Limor
- Season Finale (2002) - Limor
- The 52nd Independence Day Special - Shipud HaZahav (2000) - Limor
- Limor MgBeal (2000) - Limor
- HaOlam HaErev Special (1999) - Limor
2001
Shotetut (TV Series) as
Self
- HaMifgash (2001) - Self
1994
Action (TV Series documentary) as
Limor
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