Israeli Actors Discuss Intimacy and Jealousy on Set
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Actors Gia Baar Gurvitz and Itay Turgeman discussed the challenges of on-screen intimacy and potential jealousy in relationships on "The Winning Kitchen VIP." Gurvitz shares that she informs her husband about kissing scenes, while Turgeman tries to reduce them. Gurvitz's husband, Yogev Yiftach, believes romantic connections can form on set, a sentiment echoed by presenter Avri Gilad's personal experience.
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- Actors Gia Baar Gurvitz and Itay Turgeman discussed on-screen intimacy and jealousy on "The Winning Kitchen VIP."
- Gurvitz informs her husband about kissing scenes, viewing them as part of the job.
- Turgeman seeks to minimize intimate scenes in his scripts since getting married.
- Gurvitz's husband, Yogev Yiftach, suggested romantic sparks can ignite between actors on set.
- Presenter Avri Gilad admitted to falling for an actress during a film shoot.
Israeli actors Gia Baar Gurvitz and Itay Turgeman recently shared their experiences and perspectives on navigating romantic relationships with on-screen intimacy during a discussion on "The Winning Kitchen VIP." Gurvitz explained that while kissing a co-star is part of the job, she still informs her husband, creator Yogev Yiftach, about such scenes. She acknowledged that while it might feel strange, she understands it as a professional requirement.
Turgeman, who has also encountered similar situations, revealed that he tends to try and minimize intimate scenes in scripts since getting married. He recounted an instance where a kiss was not essential to the plot and was removed at his request. However, he noted that in roles requiring the portrayal of sexual behavior, such scenes are unavoidable.
Gurvitz stated that jealousy is a natural and healthy emotion in a relationship, and she would not prevent her husband from acting in intimate scenes if their roles were reversed. Conversely, Yiftach, Gurvitz's husband, suggested that romantic sparks can sometimes ignite on set between married actors, contradicting Gurvitz's view.
Presenter Avri Gilad also shared a personal anecdote, admitting to falling for an actress during the filming of a movie where he had to perform various actions. The discussion highlighted the complexities actors face when their professional lives, involving simulated intimacy, intersect with their personal relationships.
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