Born and raised on the streets of Jerusalem, Shahar comes from both an
orthodox and secular Jewish family. He started his acting career by
landing the lead role in the biggest prime time drama on Israeli TV,
"Ramat Aviv". He later went on to star in other TV, film and stage
productions.
Five times Israel national champion and a Master in the Korean martial
art Tae-Kwon-Do, Shahar starred and developed "Ajimae", a TV special
for Israel's national network. "Ajimae", a blending of Martial Arts and
dance techniques coupled with singing was selected the best production
of 2002.
He is now the lead in the epic film "King of Beggars". Written and
Directed by the acclaimed Israeli Director/Writer Uri Paster, "King of
Beggars" is one of Israel's biggest and most lucrative film productions
in decades.
Grandson of Sima Skorkowiz, a well known East European actress/singer
and a holocaust survivor. Her life's story inspired the world renown
play "Ghetto".