Director Tzadi Tzrafati Praises Bar Refaeli's Sharpness on 'The Masked Singer'
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Director Tzadi Tzrafati, 85, is returning for his fifth season as a judge on "The Masked Singer." He praised new judge Bar Refaeli as "sharp, energetic, and brave," a surprise compared to her model image. Tzrafati also highlighted his complementary dynamic with fellow judge Shaher Hasoon. The new season premieres Saturday on Keshet 12.
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- Director Tzadi Tzrafati praised Bar Refaeli's sharp and brave demeanor on "The Masked Singer."
- Tzrafati is returning for his fifth season as a judge on the Israeli show "The Masked Singer."
- He described Moshe Peretz as having a "precise and sharp ear" for music.
- Tzrafati noted a competitive dynamic among judges, excluding himself and Shaher Hasoon.
- He acknowledged a comfortable and complementary relationship with judge Shaher Hasoon.
- Tzrafati admitted to being distracted by production elements during performances.
Director Tzadi Tzrafati, 85, is returning for his fifth season as a judge on the Israeli version of "The Masked Singer." In a pre-premiere interview, Tzrafati shared his thoughts on the new additions to the judging panel, particularly Bar Refaeli and Moshe Peretz.
Tzrafati described Moshe Peretz as having a "very precise and sharp ear," noting their past collaboration on "Kohav Nolad." He expressed surprise at Bar Refaeli's performance, stating, "There's an image of a model, and suddenly you discover a sharp girl, energetic, comes to work prepared, daring, liberated, and brave who isn't afraid to express an opinion." He added that the new panel has created a competitive atmosphere, with only himself and Shaher Hasoon being less competitive.
He also discussed his comfortable dynamic with fellow judge Shaher Hasoon, describing their connection as "complementary" and enjoying their "nonsense" exchanges. Tzrafati admitted that he often gets distracted by the show's production elements, such as lighting and visual effects, sometimes forgetting to focus solely on the musical performance.
Reflecting on his career, Tzrafati contrasted his role on "The Masked Singer" with his time on "Kohav Nolad," where he acted as a director identifying performers' presence. He acknowledged that he has become more relaxed and less fearful of the camera over the years, attributing this change to aging and a greater self-acceptance, though he still experiences underlying insecurity.
The new season of "The Masked Singer" premieres on Saturday night on Keshet 12.
