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Shlomo Baraba Departs Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'
Veteran Israeli actor and comedian Shlomo Baraba is leaving the iconic television comedy show "Zehu Ze!" at the age of 76. Baraba announced his departure to his colleagues at the public broadcaster Kan 11, stating that the decision was his own and based on personal considerations.
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What happened
- 01Veteran actor and comedian Shlomo Baraba is leaving the iconic Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze!" at the age of 76.
- 02Baraba announced his departure to his colleagues at the public broadcaster Kan 11, citing a desire to pursue new projects.
- 03The actor first joined the program in 1978, left in 1988, and returned for its successful revival in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 04Baraba, known for his beloved character "Yatzek," starred in the show alongside Gidi Gov, Dov'le Glickman, Moni Moshonov, and Avi Kushnir.
- 05The production team has not yet decided whether to replace Baraba or continue the show with the remaining four cast members.
- 06Baraba plans to continue his acting career with other roles in television, film, and theater productions.
Baraba, who first joined the program in 1978 and left in 1988, returned for its highly successful revival in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explained that he made a birthday promise to himself to pursue new endeavors in television, film, and theater that his previous workload had prevented.
Known for portraying memorable characters such as "Yatzek," Baraba performed in the ensemble alongside Gidi Gov, Dov'le Glickman, Moni Moshonov, and Avi Kushnir. The group also participated in sold-out musical performances during the show's recent comeback.
Following his departure, the production team at Kan 11 has not yet decided whether to recruit a new actor to replace Baraba or to continue the show with the remaining four cast members.
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