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Yaël Abecassis

Known For
Acting
Born
July 19, 1967 in Ashkelon, Israel
Active Years
1992–2026 (35 Years)
Total Credits
44 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 19, 1967 Ashkelon, Israel 44 credits
44
Total Credits
1992–2026
35 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Yaël Abecassis is an Israeli actress, model, and producer born on July 19, 1967, in Ashkelon, Israel. She is the daughter of the Moroccan-born Israeli actress Raymonde Abecassis. Beginning her career as a model at the age of 14, she later transitioned into film and television work. Her filmography includes roles in the 1999 film Kadosh, directed by Amos Gitai, as well as appearances in Shabatot VeHagim and Prisoners of War. Abecassis was previously married to Israeli actor Lior Miller from 1996 until their divorce in 2003, and they have one child together. She is currently married to Roni Duek, with whom she also has one child.

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Career

Career overview

Yaël Abecassis is an Israeli actress and model born on July 19, 1967, in Ashkelon, Israel. She began her career as a model at the age of 14. Abecassis later transitioned to television and film, appearing in commercials and various productions. One of her notable roles was in the 1999 film Kadosh, directed by Amos Gitai, where she starred as Rivka.

Abecassis has appeared in a number of films and television shows throughout her career, including Shabatot VeHagim and Prisoners of War. She is known for her work as an actress and has also worked as a producer. Abecassis has been credited with 41 known credits, according to The Movie Database.

Abecassis comes from a family with a background in the entertainment industry, being the daughter of Raymonde Abecassis, a Moroccan-born Israeli actress. Her personal life has been reported, including her marriage to Israeli actor Lior Miller in 1996, with whom she had one child before divorcing in 2003. She is currently married to Roni Duek, with whom she also has a child. Abecassis continues to work in the film and television industry, with her career spanning multiple decades.

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Career timeline

Blue MarksI Am Neo · DirectorI Am Neo · WriterCuz You're Ugly
Why WarKnow Hope · Executive Producer
One Day in OctoberTshuvaShikun
Legend of Destruction
Raymonde El BidaoiaRaymonde El Bidaoia · DirectorRaymonde El Bidaoia · Producer
Ma'abarot: The Israeli Transit CampsInside
A Tramway in Jerusalem
Driver
Atlit
Dancing ArabsWords with GodsThat Lovely Girl
Hunting ElephantsMatat · Production Manager
Lullaby to my FatherAya · Producer
Rani
Prisoners of War
The Seven Days
Surviving with WolvesWithout MeComme ton père
Live and BecomePapa
AlilaThree-Step DanceMiss EntebbeLife Is Life
Hibuki
Shabatot VeHagimBella ciaoMaria Figlia del Suo Figlio
Kadosh
The Heritage
Tel Aviv Stories

Full Filmography

44 titles
  • Blue Marks (2026)
  • I Am Neo (2026) Director
  • I Am Neo (2026) Writer
  • Cuz You're Ugly (2026)
  • Why War (2025)
  • Know Hope (2025) Executive Producer
  • One Day in October (2024) as Sabin
  • Tshuva (2024)
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  • Shikun (2024)
  • Legend of Destruction (2021) as Queen Berniki (voice)
  • Raymonde El Bidaoia (2020) as Self
  • Raymonde El Bidaoia (2020) Director
  • Raymonde El Bidaoia (2020) Producer
  • Ma'abarot: The Israeli Transit Camps (2019) as Narrator
  • Inside (2019) as Iris Galmont
  • A Tramway in Jerusalem (2018)
  • Driver (2017) as Hava
  • Atlit (2015) as Darel
  • Dancing Arabs (2014) as Edna
  • Words with Gods (2014) as (ep. "The Book of Amos")
  • That Lovely Girl (2014) as Shuli
  • Hunting Elephants (2013) as Dorit
  • Matat (2013) Production Manager
  • Lullaby to my Father (2012) as Efratia
  • Aya (2012) Producer
  • Rani (2011) as Jeanne Duplex
  • Prisoners of War (2010) as Talia Klein
  • The Seven Days (2008) as Lili
  • Surviving with Wolves (2007) as Gerusha
  • Without Me (2007) as actor
  • Comme ton père (2007) as Mireille
  • Live and Become (2005) as Yaël
  • Papa (2005) as Léa
  • Alila (2003) as Gabi
  • Three-Step Dance (2003) as Francesca
  • Miss Entebbe (2003) as Elise
  • Life Is Life (2003) as איילה
  • Hibuki (2002) as Fairy
  • Shabatot VeHagim (2000) as Ella Azulay
  • Bella ciao (2000) as Nella
  • Maria Figlia del Suo Figlio (2000) as Mary of Nazareth
  • Kadosh (1999) as Rivka
  • The Heritage (1993) as רחל / אנה
  • Tel Aviv Stories (1992)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Yaël Abecassis best known for?

Yaël Abecassis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Am Neo (2026), I Am Neo (2026), Cuz You're Ugly (2026), One Day in October (2024).

When and where was Yaël Abecassis born?

Yaël Abecassis was born on July 19, 1967 in Ashkelon, Israel.

How many credits does Yaël Abecassis have?

Yaël Abecassis has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.

What is Yaël Abecassis's background in cinema and television?

Yaël Abecassis is an Israeli actress, model, and producer born on July 19, 1967, in Ashkelon, Israel. She is the daughter of the Moroccan-born Israeli actress Raymonde Abecassis. Beginning her career as a model at the age of 14, she later transitioned into film and television work. Her filmography includes roles in the...

Yaël Abecassis by the numbers

44credits
38films
6TV series
1992–2026active years

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