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Yael ShelbiaIsraeli fashion model and actress
Date of Birth: 31.08.2001
Country:  Israel |
Content:
- Yael Shelbia: A Model of Grace and Controversy
- The Rise of a "Shiksa" Model
- Balancing Faith and Fashion
- Military Service and International Success
- Acting Debut and Honors
- Personal Life
Yael Shelbia: A Model of Grace and Controversy
Early Life and Religious UpbringingYael Shelbia Cohen was born in Nahariya, Israel, into a devout Orthodox Jewish family. Her mother, Ofra Cohen, is a real estate agent and librarian, while her father, Ofer Cohen, is a factory manager. Yael has two sisters and two brothers.
The Rise of a "Shiksa" Model
Yael's modeling career began with self-taken selfies posted on Instagram. Her photos caught the attention of professional photographer Marina Moskowitz, who invited her for a photoshoot. However, Yael's modeling aspirations faced resistance from her religious school, which threatened to expel her for violating modesty standards.
Balancing Faith and Fashion
Despite the controversy, Yael's family supported her career as long as it did not interfere with her religious studies. With the approval of the Israeli Ministry of Religious Education, she continued her schooling while adhering to certain guidelines. However, the intersection of her modeling and religious lifestyle often posed challenges, such as finding kosher food during fashion campaigns.
Military Service and International Success
In April 2020, Yael enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces, serving in the Israeli Air Force. This goes against the norm for religious Jewish women in Israel, who typically serve in civilian roles as part of the Sherut Leumi.
Yael's international modeling career has flourished, with campaigns for KKW Beauty, Sirin Lab, and Kylie Jenner's skincare line. In 2018, TC Candler ranked her as the third most beautiful face in the world, and in 2020, she was crowned the "Most Beautiful Face in the World."
Acting Debut and Honors
In 2019, Yael made her acting debut in the Israeli television series "Palmach," which chronicles the clandestine activities of the Palmach paramilitary organization in the years leading up to Israel's foundation.
Yael's success has garnered significant attention and controversy. Her recognition as the "Most Beautiful Face in the World" displaced her fellow Israeli model Gal Gadot from the top spot. In 2019, she became the face of Kylie Jenner's skincare line.
Personal Life
Yael is currently dating American businessman Brandon Korff, son of Rabbi Yitzhak Aharon Korff and grandson of billionaire Sumner Redstone.
