Yael Shelbia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yael Shelbia
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Shelbia in 2022
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Yael Shelbia Cohen
31 August 2001 Nahariya, Israel
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Partner(s) | Brandon Korff (2019–2022) Omer Adam (2022–2025) |
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| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Hair color | Dark-brown |
| Eye color | Cerulean (light-blue) |
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Yael Shelbia Cohen (Hebrew: יעל שלביה כהן) is a famous Israeli model and actress. She was born on August 31, 2001. Yael has been part of many big modeling campaigns around the world.
She became a main model for Israeli clothing brands like Castro starting in 2017. She also modeled for Renuar from 2018. Currently, she stars in the Israeli TV show Palmach. This show is on Teen Nick, which is part of the yes network in Israel.
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About Yael Shelbia's Early Life
Yael uses her middle name, Shelbia, as her professional last name. This name comes from her great-grandmother's family. Her family has Jewish roots from Tunisia.
Yael started her career by sharing selfies on Instagram. She did this just before her 16th birthday. A professional photographer, Marina Moskowitz, saw her photos. This led to Yael getting an offer to do a photoshoot.
Yael is also known for her Orthodox Jewish background. She follows Jewish laws like keeping Kosher (eating special foods). She also observes Shabbat, which is a day of rest. At first, this caused some discussion in her religious community in Israel.
In 2020, Yael joined the Israeli Air Force as a soldier. This is part of the Israel Defense Forces. Many religious Jewish girls in Israel choose to do civilian service instead. But Yael decided to serve in the military.
Yael Shelbia's Modeling and Acting Career
Yael's modeling career faced some challenges at her religious school. The school even thought about expelling her. But her family supported her career. They wanted to make sure it did not get in the way of her religious studies.
After talking with Israel's Education Ministry, she could continue her studies. She had to follow certain rules. It was sometimes hard to combine modeling with her religious lifestyle. For example, she had to be careful about the clothes she wore for modesty.
Once, during a modeling trip in Milan, she ate only crackers for four days. This was because she could not find kosher food. Yael has said she lost many modeling jobs because she kept the Sabbath. She also lost jobs due to her clothing choices.
Yael's quick success in Europe and Israel led to comparisons. People compared her to other Israeli models. These included Shlomit Malka, Dorit Revelis, and Sofia Mechetner.
Working with Famous Brands
In 2018, Yael modeled for Kim Kardashian's brand, KKW Beauty. Kim Kardashian herself chose Yael's photos. In 2019, Yael was chosen to be the face of Kylie Jenner's Biotic Skincare line.
Acting Debut in Palmach
Also in 2019, Yael got her first acting role. It was in a TV series about the real-life Israeli Palmach forces. This show is a teen adventure drama. It is set in 1946, a few years before Israel became a country.
The story is about a farm that looks innocent. But it is secretly a training base for special teens. It is also a place for illegal Jewish immigration missions. And it is a base for secret operations against the British. The show started in 2020. Yael plays the character Ruth Hirsch.
Magazine Covers and Awards
Yael appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine. This was for the Bulgaria edition in August 2020.
In 2020, TC Candler magazine named Yael Shelbia the most beautiful woman in the world. Yael had also been on this list in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Yael Shelbia's Personal Life
In 2019, Yael started dating Brandon Korff. He is an American businessman.
In 2022, she began a relationship with Israeli singer Omer Adam. This relationship ended in 2025.
See also
In Spanish: Yael Shelbia para niños
- Israeli fashion
- Women of Israel
- Women in the Israel Defense Forces
- List of Israelis
- List of Jewish actors
