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Liraz Charhi Revealed as Onion on 'The Masked Singer'

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Actress and singer Liraz Charhi was revealed as the Onion on "The Masked Singer" after receiving the fewest audience votes. Charhi, who has an international music career and began as an Israeli actress, surprised the show's panel with her unmasking. Clues throughout the season alluded to her acting roles, music career, Iranian heritage, and personal life, including her recent divorce.

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  • Liraz Charhi was revealed as the Onion contestant on "The Masked Singer" on Saturday.
  • Charhi received the fewest audience votes, leading to her elimination from the competition.
  • The show's panel had speculated about other prominent female artists before Charhi's reveal.
  • Clues referenced Charhi's music career, acting roles, and Iranian heritage.
  • A broken heart necklace clue alluded to Charhi's recent divorce from Tom Avni.

Actress and singer Liraz Charhi was dramatically revealed as the Onion contestant on the popular Israeli show "The Masked Singer" during a suspenseful episode that aired on Saturday. Charhi received the fewest audience votes, leading to her elimination and the disbanding of the "Salad Trio" team. Her unmasking surprised the show's panel, who had speculated about other prominent female artists.

Charhi, who has been building an international music career with albums in Persian and global performances, began her career in Israel as a talented actress, including roles in telenovelas and children's shows. Her participation in "The Masked Singer" was unexpected for many.

During her two performances on the show, the panel suspected a singer was hiding their abilities. Initial guesses for the Onion's identity included Tali Oren, Roni Dalumi, Dikla, and Anya Bukstein. However, Charhi's reveal confounded these predictions.

The show provided clues linking Charhi to the Onion persona. The first clue referenced her song "Od Tzaharaim" (Still Afternoon) and a poster for "A Star Is Born," referencing her role in the film "The End of the World Left." A "Batman" poster alluded to her voice acting in "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker," and a "Frida" poster pointed to her 2017 role as Frida Kahlo in a Habima Theatre production. Another clue about not smudging mascara related to her single "Risim" (Eyelashes), and a statement about "dancing through life" connected to her participation in the theater play "Bravo" and the third season of "Dancing with the Stars."

Further clues included a roaring lion symbolizing the "Roaring Lion" war against Iran, referencing Charhi's Iranian heritage. A Fesitval disc and a bowl of ice water connected to her memorable role as the "Ice Queen" in the 2006 "Heroes of the Lost Kingdom" festival. Finally, a broken heart necklace alluded to her recent divorce from husband Tom Avni after 16 years of marriage.

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