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Odeya RushActress
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Biography of Odeya Rush
Early Life and EducationOdeya Rush was born on May 12, 1997, in Haifa, Israel to Shlomo Rushinek and Maya Greenfeld. Her name 'Odeya' means 'Praise God' in Hebrew. She began taking her first steps in the arts at the age of 8, writing amateur plays that she would later perform on her own. When she was nine, her family moved to Birmingham, Alabama in the United States, where her father worked as a security consultant. Odeya attended N.E. Miles Jewish Day School in Birmingham before moving to Midland Park, New Jersey, where her family relocated.
Early Career
Odeya started her career in the entertainment industry as a model. She gained recognition from American fashion specialists and appeared in advertisements for Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Gap, and other brands. In 2010, at the age of 13, she made her television debut in an episode of the popular series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. The same year, she appeared in the short film 'Wild Birds'. In 2011, Odeya had a small role in an episode of the series 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', and a year later, she made her debut in feature films. Her first role turned out to be one of the main characters in the movie 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green', where she portrayed Joni Jerome, Timothy's girlfriend. This role garnered her numerous praises from both viewers and film industry professionals.
Recent Work
In 2013, Odeya appeared in two more projects - the thriller film 'We Are What We Are' and the short drama 'Sticks & Stones'. These projects were not the most notable in her filmography. In 2014, she starred in the film 'The Giver', which was highly anticipated but did not receive the breakthrough success it was expected to have. However, it helped Odeya and her co-star Brenton Thwaites solidify their positions in Hollywood. Later in 2014, she appeared in the short film 'Little Girl Blue', and a year later, she added two more films to her list of works - 'Coming Through the Rye' and 'Goosebumps', in which she played one of the main roles. In 2016 and 2017, Odeya appeared in several films, including 'Almost Friends' (2016), 'Thank You' (2016, short film), 'The Bachelors' (2017), 'When the Devil Comes' (2017), 'Lady Bird' (2017). The film 'Thank You' was significant for Odeya as she not only played the lead role but also worked as a director, producer, and screenplay writer for the first time in her career. In her upcoming projects, Odeya is set to appear in the comedy film 'Coup d'Etat', which has already finished production but has yet to receive a release date. The film features notable actors such as Michael Caine, Jason Biggs, Seth Green, and her co-star from 'The Giver', Katie Holmes. In 2018, two films featuring the 20-year-old rising star, the comedy musical 'Dumplin'' and the thriller 'Spinning Man', are scheduled to be released. Odeya had the opportunity to work with stars like Jennifer Aniston and Harold Perrineau on the set of 'Dumplin''. In 'Spinning Man', she stars alongside Guy Pearce, Pierce Brosnan, Minnie Driver, Clark Gregg, Jamie Kennedy, and Alexandra Shipp.
Personal Life and Recognition
Odeya has six siblings - two sets of younger twins and two older brothers living in Israel. Little is known about her personal life as she does not publicly discuss whether she has a boyfriend, and paparazzi rarely capture her in any situations that could become sensational news. In an interview during the promotion of 'Goosebumps', Odeya revealed that one of the most challenging experiences in her childhood was overcoming her accent. When her family moved to the United States, she was only nine years old and only knew Hebrew. She quickly learned English but struggled with her accent after moving to New Jersey. With hard work and the help of a professional dialect coach, she mastered the American dialect, and her Israeli accent is now undetectable. Jack Black, a famous comedy actor who appeared in 'Goosebumps' with Odeya, praised working with her, noting that she was a young but already professional actress. Despite being nervous on set like many young artists, Odeya compensated with sincerity, which made her performances impeccable. Odeya's only professional award so far is the Teen Choice Award for Breakout Star of the Year in the Olay Fresh Effects category, which she received in 2014. More notable awards are surely ahead for the 20-year-old actress, as she has already been cast in 16 projects, with her list of works growing with each passing year.
