Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades
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Veteran Israeli actor and comedian Shlomo Baraba is leaving the iconic sketch comedy show "Zehu Ze!" after decades, citing a desire to pursue other projects at age 76. Baraba, who returned for the show's 2020 revival alongside original cast members, will not be retiring from acting and has other ongoing projects. The public broadcasting corporation Kan 11 confirmed the show will continue with new actors and refreshed content.
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- Shlomo Baraba, a prominent actor from "Zehu Ze!," is leaving the show after decades.
- Baraba, 76, stated he wants to dedicate time to new projects.
- He rejoined the show for its revival in 2020 with original cast members.
- The show "Zehu Ze!" will continue with new actors, according to Kan 11.
- Baraba remains active in other television, film, and theater productions.
Actor and comedian Shlomo Baraba, one of the most recognizable figures from the iconic Israeli sketch comedy show "Zehu Ze!" (This is It!), has decided to leave the program, which airs on Kan 11. Baraba, who rejoined the show for its revival in 2020, stated that at the age of 76, he wishes to dedicate time to other endeavors. "On my 76th birthday, I promised myself I would make time for new things I couldn't do due to my workload," Baraba told Ynet, explaining his decision to depart the show he has been part of for many years.
Baraba is one of the longest-serving and most identified actors with "Zehu Ze!," particularly remembered for his character "Yatzek," which became one of his most famous roles on the show. When "Zehu Ze!" returned to the screen in a renewed version in 2020 by the public broadcasting corporation, Baraba returned to participate alongside his veteran colleagues Gidi Gov, Dovaleh Glickman, Moni Moshonuv, and Avi Kushnir.
Despite leaving "Zehu Ze!," Baraba is not retiring from acting. In recent years, he has continued to participate in television, film, and theater productions, including the series "Stockholm" and "Six Zeros," which aired on Kan. He also performed in the one-man show "Shabbat Boker" (Saturday Morning) at the Theatrontto Festival, based on the story of Shlomo Ron, who was murdered in Kibbutz Nachal Oz during the October 7th attack. Baraba also acts in the plays "The Heart" and "Funny Girl."
The public broadcasting corporation acknowledged Baraba's departure, assuring that the show will continue with its upcoming season, incorporating additional actors. "We all love and greatly support Baraba, and wish him much success in his future projects. We parted with him sadly after many years of working together, and are sure we will meet again in future productions," Kan stated. The corporation added that they intend to continue refreshing the cast, "As in the previous season of 'Zehu Ze!', this season too, we will continue to refresh the program with additional talented actors, and we are all full of energy for the new season. We love Baraba very much and wish him success from the bottom of our hearts."
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