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Assi Azar
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| אסי עזר | |
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Azar during the Eurovision Song Contest 2019
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| Born | 10 June 1979 Holon, Israel
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| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Hosting Big Brother - Israel, The Next Star and Eurovision 2019 |
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Albert Escolà Benet
(m. 2016) |
Assi Azar (born June 10, 1979) is a well-known Israeli television host and writer. He has created popular TV shows and hosted major events. He is famous for hosting shows like Big Brother - Israel and The Next Star. He also co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. He is also the creator of the romantic comedy TV series Beauty and the Baker.
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About Assi Azar
Assi Azar was born in Holon, Israel. His family background includes Bukharan-Jewish and Yemenite heritage. On April 11, 2016, Azar married Albert Escolà Benet in a ceremony held in Barcelona, Spain.
Advocacy and Influence
Assi Azar is a strong supporter of LGBT rights. This means he works to ensure equal rights and fair treatment for all people. He believes everyone should be treated with respect.
Assi Azar's TV Career
Assi Azar has had a very successful career in television. He has hosted many popular shows. He also creates and writes TV series.
Hosting Popular Shows
He co-hosted Big Brother - Israel with Erez Tal until 2015. He also co-hosted The Next Star with Rotem Sela. These shows are very popular in Israel.
Early TV Work
Assi's first program was an online show called KIK. From 2004 to 2005, he co-hosted a TV youth show called Exit. He also appeared in other programs. These included Good Evening with Guy Pines and The Champion: Locker Room. He also worked on satirical shows like Trapped 24 and Talk to My Agent.
Eurovision Song Contest
Assi Azar hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv. He hosted it alongside Lucy Ayoub, Erez Tal, and Bar Refaeli. Azar and Ayoub were the hosts for the green room. The green room is where the contestants wait during the show. On January 28, 2019, Azar and Ayoub also hosted the semi-final draw. This event took place at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Creating TV Series
Beyond hosting, Assi Azar is also a talented writer. He is the creator of the romantic comedy TV series Beauty and the Baker. This show aired from 2013 to 2021. He also co-created a newer TV series called Metukim. This show started in 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Assi Azar para niños
- List of Eurovision Song Contest presenters
