Actress Lena Freifeld Shares Personal Insights on Career, Family, and Life Balance
Israeli actress Lena Freifeld recently opened up about her current life and career during an interview conducted while she was at a hospital with her mother recovering from surgery. She revealed that she has switched from drinking coffee to green juice, feeling healthier as a result. Freifeld expressed admiration for Lady Gaga, citing her as a creative force who constantly reinvents herself and breaks boundaries.
Freifeld is currently performing in a theater production in Beersheba called 'Beershebeskia,' written and directed by Yarden Gelbo, which explores themes of immigration and Russian culture. She described the show as one of the most moving experiences of her career. Additionally, she is filming the second season of the series 'Night Treatment' and participating in academic screenings of several films, including works by Hila Roizman, Avi Nesher, and the late Nitzan Giladi.
She shared that she has spent much of the past four years traveling between Thailand, Israel, and Greece, balancing work and personal life, which has allowed her to take on many significant roles and maintain a fresh perspective. Freifeld also discussed her fear of aging, influenced by her late father’s research on slowing aging and his battle with cancer.
On a personal note, she misses her father deeply, who passed away ten months ago, and reminisced about her early ballet training and passion for dance. She emphasized her desire to build a home and family, valuing her health and mind as her greatest assets. Freifeld also mentioned her admiration for artist Jordan Roth, whose work influences her own creative expression.
When asked about her ideal way to spend a Friday afternoon, she prefers working but enjoys quiet moments at home or socializing with friends over food and drinks. She also revealed a wish to have the superpower to read minds, reflecting her concern about others’ opinions and her desire for harmony.
