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My Take
Mili Avital's path is the kind I genuinely admire. Winning Israel's Ophir Award at nineteen already marks rare talent, but what moves me is her decision to start over, learning to act in English in New York and being discovered while waiting tables. That is luck meeting preparation, and she was clearly ready. Her later move into directing tells me she sees performance as something to keep expanding, not protect. I find that restless, pioneering spirit far more interesting than a comfortable career, and it makes her one of those artists I keep quietly rooting for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mili Avital
- Name (Japanese)
- ミリー・アヴィタル
- Reading
- みりー・あゔぃたる
- Born
- March 30, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Jerusalem, Quds Governorate, Kingdom of Judah
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / stage actor / film actor / model / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mili Avital born?
Born March 30, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Mili Avital from?
Mili Avital is from Jerusalem, Quds Governorate, Kingdom of Judah.
What does Mili Avital do?
Mili Avital works as film director, stage actor, film actor, model, actor.
Film director — see all → · Stage actor — see all → · More people from Kingdom of Judah →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.