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Hanny Nahmias
חני נחמיאס
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Born
Hannah Nahmias

(1959-04-09) 9 April 1959 (age 66)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • television presenter
  • singer
  • writer
Years active 1970–present
Spouse(s)
Tzvi Steinmetz
(m. 1983; died 1993)
Meir Azouri
(m. 1999; div. 2021)
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Hanny Nahmias (born on April 9, 1959) is a famous Israeli entertainer. She is known for her work as an actress, singer, comedian, and TV host. She has also written many books for children and is a popular voice actress.

From 2008 to 2012, Hanny was a member of the Ramat Gan City Council. This means she helped make important decisions for the city where she lived.

בסוד - נתן, חני ואושיק
Hanny Nahmias (center) with fellow performers Nathan Datner (left) and Oshik Levi (right).

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Hanny Nahmias was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, and grew up in the nearby city of Givatayim. She was the oldest of three children and has two younger brothers. Her family originally came from Thessaloniki, Greece.

A Star from a Young Age

Even as a child, Hanny loved to perform. She sang in a choir and acted in a children's theater. She was the star of a play called "Hanale's Sabbath Dress." In 1971, when she was just a kid, she appeared in the movie "I Am a Jerusalemite," directed by the famous singer Yehoram Gaon.

Hanny attended ORT Technikum high school in Givatayim. In 1978, she joined the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) for her military service. At first, she worked as a clerk, but soon she was moved to the IDF Choir and later the famous Nahal Band. Being in these groups allowed her to use her talents to entertain soldiers.

Personal Life

In 1983, Hanny married Tzvi Steinmetz. They had two children together, a son and a daughter. Sadly, Tzvi passed away in 1993 from an illness.

Later, Hanny married Meir Azouri in 1999. They were married for many years before divorcing in 2021. Since 2023, she has been in a relationship with singer Yehuda Elias.

Books for Children and Teens

Hanny Nahmias has written many popular books for young readers. Here are some of her works:

  • Sandwich Girl (1994)
  • Shalom Shalom to the World (1994)
  • This Book (1996)
  • Teen Secrets series (2001–2007)
  • Cat Buli Learns Opposites (2002)
  • Cat Buli Knows the Body (2002)
  • Cat Buli Dresses Alone (2002)
  • Cat Buli Bathes Alone (2002)
  • The End of the Pacifier (2005)
  • The Piggy Bank Behind the Sock Drawer (2011)

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