Odelya Halevi Parents: Facts To Know About The "Black Adam" Actress

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Upcoming "Black Adam" actress Odelya Halevi, she grew up in Israel with her parents and siblings and moved to Los Angeles in 2008( Source : co )

Odelya Halevi and her parents came from Israel to the USA as immigrants.

She is a Los Angeles-based Israeli actress, model, and theatre artist who rose to prominence playing ADA Samantha Maroun in an American drama series Law & Order.

Quick Facts About Odelya Halevi

NameOdelya Halevi
NationalityIsraeli
AgeMid Twenties
SiblingsNetanel Halevi & Tomer Halevi
HometownRosh Haayin, Israel
Current ResidentLos Angeles, California (since 2008)
Acting DebutSynonymous (short, 2008)
Acting SchoolIvan Chubbuck Studio
Worked ForSAG-AFTRA
Popular ForLaw & Order (Samantha Maroun)
Height5 ft. and 6 inches
ZodiacAquarius
Upcoming FilmBlack Adam (as wife of Teth Adam, Shiruta)
EthnicityJewish
ReligionChristianity


1. Odelya Halevi's Family

Upcoming "Black Adam" star Odelya Halevi was born to a middle-class family in Israel who were very supportive of her and raised her to be the talented and strong woman of today.

2. Odelya Halevi's Parents

Rising star Odelya Halevi hails from Rosh Haayin, Israel where she was born to her parents and raised to be a teenager alongside her two brothers. Her father is believed to be a businessman while her mother groomed Halevi and her two brothers at their Israeli home.

3. Odelya Halevi Has Two Brothers

Odelya Halevi with her brother Netanel Halevi who is into military
Odelya Halevi with her brother Netanel Halevi who is into military( Source : newsunzip )

Although little information about her upbringing is available to the public, Odelya Halevi grew up with her two brothers Netanel Halevi and Tomer Halevi in Rosh Haayin who she considers a father figure.

Halevi definitely had supportive parents and brothers who supported her dream to be an Actress. And, let her do what she needed to do.

4. Odelya Hails From Israel

Odelya Halevi's parents welcomed their daughter to the world in Rosh Haayin, Israel in the 90s. She shares Israeli ancestry. It seems she had her life all planned out while she was a teenager. Halevi knew what she wanted to do with her life.

Halevi began to develop her interest in performing at an early age. Well, she was a teenager when she decided to embark on a journey to become an actress and moved to the United States of America.

5. Odelya Halevi's Ethnicity Is...

Odelya Halevi's ethnicity is Jewish. She is from the mid-eastern country of Israel and holds Israeli nationality. Halevi is proud of her background and herself. Furthermore, she follows Christianity as a religion. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. Halevi stands tall and proud at 5 feet and 6 inches.

6. Halevi Moved To the United States as a Teenager

Odelya Halevi moved to the United States in 2008. Moving to the States as a Middle Eastern teenager to pursue a career in the entertainment industry is not everyone's cup of tea. She moved to the States with weak command of English but she quickly adapt to her surrounding.

Odelya Halevi starring in
Odelya Halevi starring in "Black Adam" which is hitting the screen on October 21( Source : outsider )

With the support of her family, Halevi embarked on a journey to pursue her acting career in Los Angeles, California. Her dedication to acting helped her build a name for herself. 

In 2010, Halevi studied at Ivan Chubbuck Studio to further her acting skills. Following her graduation, she worked as an actress for SAG-AFTRA.

7. Odelya Halevi Made Her Acting Debut In 2008

Odelya Halevi began her acting career in 2008 playing the lead role of Lina in the short film Synonymous. Synonymous was written in Hebrew language and quite surprisingly, is a story of a young Muslim and Jewish student who emigrated to the United States from Palestinian and Israeli territories. Odelya, who moved to Los Angeles from Israel shares almost the same story as in the short drama.

8. Odelya Halevi's Acting Credits

Since her debut in 2008, Halevi has starred in numerous television series and films up to date. Altogether, she has 18 acting credits to her name including her most famous role in Law & Order (2022) and Why Women Kill (2019). 

Well, there's a six years gap in her acting career since her first appearance in 2008. She played Hot Women in the television series New Girl in 2014. She has also apeared in mulitple shorts including Women Talking Themselves Out of Sx, Him and Her in 2017, and The LA Spinster in 2015.

Law & Order star Odelya Halevi starring as ADA Samantha Maroun
Law & Order star Odelya Halevi starring as ADA Samantha Maroun( Source : nbc )

Odelya starred in the tv series Starship Orion playing Ariel Saunders, in Mike & Molly as a waitress, in The Bold and the Beautiful as Forrester Employee, and guest-appeared in CBS's crime series NCIS as Samira Hassan.

However, her performance in Law & Order (2022), Good Trouble (2021), and Why Women Kill (2019) is what made her a recognizable personality in the entertainment world.

9. Law & Order Star Now Plays in "Black Adam"

Law & Order star, Odelya Halevi is starring in the 2022 DC sci-fi superhero movie "Black Adam". The two hours long fantasy film stars world-famous Dwayne Johnson as Teth Adam and Emmy award winner HTGAWD star Viola Davis.

Israeli American Actress Odelya Halevi (as Shiruta) is starring in DC sci fi
Israeli American Actress Odelya Halevi (as Shiruta) is starring in DC sci fi "Black Adam" alongside Dwayne Johnson (as Teth Adam)( Source : outsider )

Halevi will be playing alongside such a prolific Hollywood star and yes, no doubt her career will sky-rocket as the film hits the screen on October 21, 2022. Halevi is playing the wife of Teth Adam (Dwayne Johnson), Shiruta.

10. Odelya Halevi Served In The Military

Odelya Halevi worked in the military sector for a year. Her brother, Netanel Halevi is also in the military. In the picture above, you can see she is proudly posing a picture with her dear brother Netanel who is in army uniform carrying a weapon.

Some FAQs

Where is Odelya Halevi from?

Odelya Halevi is from Rosh Haayin, Israel but has been living in Los Angeles, California since 2008.

Who are Odelya Halevi's parents?

Odelya Halevi's father is believed to be a businessman while her mother is a housewife. Her parents supported her in pursuing her acting career in the States.

Does Odelya Halevi have siblings?

Yes, Odelya Halevi have two siblings, her brothers Netanel & Tomer Halevi.

How old is Odelya Halevi?

Odelya Halevi is probably in her mid-twenties.How old is Odelya Halevi?

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