Zion Baruch: 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Israeli Star
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israeli comedian and actor Zion Baruch turned 47, with a career spanning almost three decades. Known for "Ma Kשור" and various acting roles, Baruch grew up in Ramla, served as a barber in the IDF, and met his wife Yana Yosef during his service. He has been nominated for an Ophir Award, created a vampire series, and has also pursued business ventures including a restaurant and an arak brand. Baruch has also voiced characters in animated films.
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- Zion Baruch, a prominent Israeli comedian and actor, celebrated his 47th birthday.
- He co-founded the popular comedy trio "Ma Kשור" with Asi Israeloff and Shalom Michaelashvili.
- Baruch served as a barber in the IDF and met his wife, Yana Yosef, during his service.
- He was nominated for an Ophir Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Great Fantasy of Little Simi."
- Baruch created and starred in the vampire series "Juda" and has also pursued business ventures.
- He has lent his voice to animated characters, including Elliot in "Open Season."
Israeli comedian and actor Zion Baruch is celebrating his 47th birthday. With nearly three decades in entertainment, Baruch is a household name in Israel, known for his roles in "Ma Kשור" sketches, the character Ron HaParsi in "HaBorer," and the success of "Lishrore Et Shuli." To mark the occasion, here are ten lesser-known facts about his life and career.
Baruch grew up in the Neve David neighborhood of Ramla, the son of a carpenter. He began his performing career at a young age alongside his future "Ma Kשור" partners, Asi Israeloff and Shalom Michaelashvili. The trio's name, "Ma Kשור," was reportedly inspired by Baruch's mother. They gained prominence in the late 1990s through shows like Eli Yatzpan's program and "Rak BeYisrael," and have continued to perform together for over 25 years.
During his military service in the IDF, Baruch worked as a barber at the Engineering Corps' NBC defense center in Tzrifin. It was there he met musician Guy Mitzig and continued developing his stage career. While serving, he also met his future wife, actress and model Yana Yosef, in late 2012. Yosef, who rose to fame on "HaAch HaGadol" (Big Brother), completed her conversion to Judaism in November 2014, a month before their wedding. They now have three children.
Beyond comedy, Baruch has received critical acclaim for his acting. In 2011, he was nominated for an Ophir Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "The Great Fantasy of Little Simi." He also created, wrote, and starred in the two-season vampire crime series "Juda" in 2017, which featured Amos Tamam and Ilanit Levi.
Baruch's talents extend to visual arts and business. One of his paintings was sold for 50,000 shekels at a 2012 charity event, showcasing his passion for art. In 2013, he ventured into the restaurant business, opening a Japanese restaurant called "Matsuya" in Ramat Gan, which closed in 2018. In 2021, he became a partner in arak brand NOAH 12, named after his son Noah.
He has also lent his voice to animated characters, dubbing Elliot the deer in the 2006 Hebrew version of "Open Season" and participating in the Hebrew dub of "Bee Movie" the following year.
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