Born and raised on the streets of Jerusalem, Shahar's early life was shaped by his unique blend of an orthodox and secular Jewish heritage. This diverse upbringing would later influence his multifaceted approach to the performing arts.
Shahar's acting career began with a bang, as he landed the lead role in the most popular prime time drama on Israeli television, "Ramat Aviv". This breakthrough performance paved the way for him to take on a wide range of roles in television, film, and stage productions.
In addition to his impressive acting credentials, Shahar is a five-time Israel national champion and a Master in the Korean martial art of Tae-Kwon-Do. He leveraged his martial arts expertise to star in and develop "Ajimae", a television special produced for Israel's national network. This innovative production blended martial arts techniques with dance and singing, and was subsequently selected as the best production of 2002.
Shahar's latest project is the lead role in the epic film "King of Beggars", written and directed by the acclaimed Israeli Director/Writer Uri Paster. This ambitious production is one of Israel's biggest and most lucrative film endeavors in decades.
Throughout his career, Shahar has demonstrated a remarkable proficiency in both English and Hebrew, further solidifying his status as a talented and versatile performer.
