Moran Atias

Moran Atias
Born	Haifa, Israel
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Brown
Measurements	34B"-24"-34" (86-61-86)
Agency	Untitled Entertainment
Website
http://www.moranatias.info

Moran Atias (Hebrew: מורן אטיאס‎; born April 9, 1981) is an Israeli actress and model.

Early life and family

Atias was born in Haifa, Israel, to parents of Moroccan Jewish descent.^[1] Atias appeared on the youth TV show "Out of Focus" at age 15, although plans of serving in the Israeli Defense Forces were cut short with a diagnosis of meningitis at age 17. Atias instead pursued modeling in Germany and then Italy, where she was first discovered and became a model for Roberto Cavalli. ^[1]

A few of her achievements include testimonial nomination by the City of Milan to be the official spokeswoman leading the campaigns against graffiti and animal cruelty for 2005-06. Following her success abroad, Moran was cast in the Israeli "Strauss" commercial and chosen to lead the "Renuar" campaign. She has also won the title of Miss Israel.

Career

Atias first appeared on TV when she was 15, starring in the Israeli youth show Out of Focus. By the age of 17, she flew to Germany to launch her international modeling career which also led her to Italy, in which she was truly discovered for cover and runway modelling, TV show hostess, film acting, radio, etc. She was discovered by Roberto Cavalli who selected her to be his home model. She also modelled for D&G and for BBG jeweleries. Later, she was the hostess of a popular TV talk show in Italy. After establishing herself as a successful international model, she was encouraged to pursue a career in acting.^[1] Atias has participated in international films in English, Italian, Hebrew and Spanish and was nominated for Best Actress in 'Festival Sguardo al Femminile' for her role in Days of Love.

A frequent collaborator of Paul Haggis, she was cast as the beautiful temptress Inez in the television series Crash.^[2] She also had a featured role in Haggis' 2010 film The Next Three Days.^[1] She hosted the Israeli version of Deal or No Deal. In 2007, she appeared as the title role in Dario Argento's conclusion to his Three Mothers trilogy: The Mother of Tears.

Moran appeared as Diana Barrigan (Marsha Thomason)'s girlfriend Christie in the third season of White Collar, which began airing in June 2011.^[3]

Humanitarian work

Atias participated in the Artists for Justice and Peace volunteer mission with Sean Penn following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, in which she assisted the evacuation of refugees to Florida.^[1] During Moran's second trip to Haiti, she took part in a workshop at Cine Institute in Jacmel. She is a goodwill ambassador for IsraAid.

In May 2010, Moran worked with Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) and hosted/organized a charity event at Cannes Film Festival. In November 2010, Moran hosted/organized a charity event for APJ in New York, with proceeds going to the first free high school for the children of the slums of Haiti.

Filmography

• Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising(VG) as Commander Vera Belova (2009)
• "Days of Love" Pre-Production (English/Hebrew Theatrical Versions) Directed by Menachem Golan, 2005 (Israel)
• “Mercy” - Special Guest Appearance, To be Released, Directed by: Yaniv Hamodai, a.k.a. “Rahamim, Buzz Productions, Israel (2005)
• "Supper Club" Italian Sitcom, Rai Uno, 2005
• “Gas” Directed by: Luciano Melchionna, Italy 2005.
• “Le Rose Del Deserto - The Roses of the Desert”
• “Kavod” Directed by: Haim Buzaglo, Israel 2006.
• The Mother of Tears as Mater Lachrymarum directed by Dario Argento
• "Oggi Sposi", Italy, Directed by: Luca Luncini
• Land of The Lost USA 2009 as one of the Pakuni women, Directed by: Brad Silberling
• "Crazy Eyes", USA 2010, Directed by Adam Sherman
• The Next Three Days, USA, 2010, Directed by Paul Haggis

TV

• Hosting
  • Kdam Eurovision (2005) – First Channel, Israel
  • Deal or No Deal
  • Prime Time Game Show (13 Total), Worldwide success (2005) – Channel 10, Israel
  • “Cinderella”Biographical Documentary of Moran Atias, Prime Time (2004) – Channel 10, Israel

(2008) - Crash, a Starz network original series, recurring cast

(2009) - Crash, a Starz network original series, series two regular cast

(2010) - CSI: NY, guest star

(2011) - Rules of Engagement episode "Anniversary Chicken", guest star (Sophia)

(2011) - White Collar (Christie)

• Italian TV Shows
  • “Carramba Che Fortuna” - Prime Time, Channel 1, Italy (2000)
  • “Superconvenscion” - Italy (2000–01)
  • “Italiani” - Prime Time, Channel 5, Italy (2001)
  • “Matricole & Meteore” - Prime Time, Channel 1, Italy (2003)
  • “I Raccomandati” - Prime Time, Rai 1, Italy (2003–04)
  • “Natalino Balasso Show” - Italy (2004–05)

Magazines

• "Men's Health USA
• "Nylon Guys USA
• "Gioia" Cover
• "Vanity Fair Italy"
• "Cosmopolitan" - Covers for Spain, Israel, Mexico
• "Maxim" USA
• "Maxim" Israel Cover
• "Flaunt" USA
• "Men's Fitness" USA
• "944" USA
• 60 Magazine - Writing a monthly column for an established fashion magazine for the female audience.
• Rosh 1 Magazine - Teen Magazine
• Fhoto Italy, Max Italy 2002-2004, "Corriere Della Sera" Special Moda, "Capital" Italy, "Class" Italy, Onda TV, Happy Web, "Leisha" Israel, "AT" Israel, "Pnai Plus" Israel, "GO Magazine, Blazer Israel, "Olam HaIsha" Israel, "Yediot" and "Maariv" Israeli Newspapers

Radio work

• "Shaker" - Radio RTL 102.5

A wild and funny radio show created and presented by Moran Atias, (2005)

Testimonials Verde Veronica Beachwear & Intimo, Maria Intscher, Renuar John Richmond, D&G, Roberto Cavali Intimo, Oil of Olay, City of Milano Anti-Graffiti and Cruelty to Animals Testimonials, Orange (Partner), Chopard

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} Brinn David (10 February 2011). "Not Just A Pretty Face". Jerusalem Post. http://www.jpost.com/home/article.aspx?id=207615. Retrieved 28 February 2011. 
2. ^ "Moran Atias". Maxim. Maxim.com. September 2009. http://www.maxim.com/amg/girls/girls-of-maxim/83882/moran-atias.html. Retrieved 28 February 2011. 
3. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (9 May 2011). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on NCIS, Fringe, Cougar Town's Love for Community, and More". TVLine. TVLine Media. http://www.tvline.com/2011/05/matts-inside-line-scoop-ncis-fringe-cougar-town-community/. Retrieved 19 May 2011. "As previously scooped, White Collar viewers will be meeting Diana’s lady love, played by Crash knockout Moran Atias, whom Thomason concurs is 'sick, just so stunning, and such a lovely girl.'" 

External links

• Official website
• Moran Atias at the Internet Movie Database
• Moran Atias photos on TV Guide

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Date of birth	April 9, 1981
Place of birth	Haifa, Israel
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