Noa Tishby, a renowned Israeli actress and producer, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry since her early days. At the tender age of 16, she landed the lead role in the hit original musical "King David," earning her national recognition and setting the stage for her future success.
With a full scholarship to The National Museum of Arts, Tishby continued to hone her craft, taking on the lead role in Israel's highest-rated prime-time drama, "Ramat Aviv Gimmel," in 1995. Her impressive performance made her a household name, and she went on to appear in numerous TV shows and films, including the critically acclaimed "Hamesh Dakot BeHalincha" (also known as "A Five Minute Walk" in 2001).
Tishby's music career also gained momentum, with the release of her album "Nona," which became the first English-speaking album by an Israeli artist to hit number one on the nation's charts. The album was later released in Japan by Virgin Records. Her versatility as an actress was showcased in her portrayal of "Anita" in the Israeli National Theater production of "West Side Story," for which she won critical acclaim.
Tishby's image has adorned billboards, entertainment, and fashion magazine covers, and she was voted "Sexiest Woman in Israel" in 2007. Her international breakthrough came with roles in films such as "The Island" (2005) alongside Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson, directed by Michael Bay, as well as indie films "Fatwa" (2006) and "Connecting Dots" (2003),which won the first prize at the NY and L.A. Independent film festival.
In recent years, Tishby has appeared in notable projects such as "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" (2009) for Warner Brothers, opposite Matthew McConaughey, and recurring roles on HBO's "Big Love" (2006) and "The Deep End" (2010) for ABC.
As a producer, Tishby made history by selling the first Israeli TV show to an American network, "In Treatment" (2008),to HBO. She is executive producing the show alongside Mark Wahlberg, featuring an all-star cast including Gabriel Byrne and Dianne Wiest. This groundbreaking drama has won numerous awards, including Emmys and Golden Globes.
Tishby has recently set up three additional TV projects in the US and is developing numerous TV, film, and theater projects through her company, "Noa's Arc," which aims to bring Israeli content to a global audience.
Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tishby currently resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
