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Michal Yannai
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מיכל ינאי | |
![]() Yannai in 2023
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Born | Ramat Gan, Israel
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18 June 1972
Occupation | Actress, Singer |
Spouse(s) |
Ofer Resles
(m. 2003–2005)Ben Muskal
(m. 2009) |
Children | 3 |
Michal Yannai-Muskal (born June 18, 1972) is a famous Israeli actress and a popular children's television host. She is well-known for her work on the Israeli Children's Channel, where many kids grew up watching her.
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About Michal Yannai
Early Life and Family
Michal Yannai was born and grew up in Ramat Gan, a city in Israel. She comes from a Jewish family.
In 2003, Michal married an Israeli businessman named Ofer Resles. They later divorced in 2005. She married again in March 2009 to another Israeli businessman, Ben Muskal. They have three children together. Their daughter, Alex, was born in November 2009. Their son, Yahel, was born in December 2010. They also have another son named Yuval. As of 2021, Michal and her family live in Athens, Greece.
Her Career in Television

During the 1990s, Michal Yannai became a very popular TV host and actress. She worked on Arutz HaYeladim, which means "The Children's Channel" in Hebrew. This channel was also known as "Arutz 6." On this channel, she was often called "The Children's Queen" (מלכת הילדים) because she was so loved by young viewers.
Michal Yannai also hosted a show called "Katzefet" on Arutz HaYeladim during the 1990s. In 2007, she performed in the Israeli version of the stage show Avenue Q. In this show, she played a funny version of herself.
Michal Yannai's Film Roles
Michal Yannai has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
- Neshika Bametzach (The Day We Met, 1990) where she played Natalie.
- Pour Sacha (1991) as English girl #1.
- Hakeves Ha Shisha Asar (The Sixteenth Sheep, 1999) where she played a character named Michal.
- 88 Minutes (2007) as Leeza Pearson.
- Mega Snake (2007) as Fay.
- When Nietzsche Wept (2007) as Bertha.
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