As actors, we get to hide. You can change your hair and your accent, and it’s not you. You have tricks, these masks.

I always liked creativity, whether it was to draw or sew – any creative assignment I was getting from school, or just on my own.

I had a very exciting life in Italy, and I was doing lots of variety shows.

My dream was to study psychology in Israel. It’s a long journey – it’s seven years of study.

You can forgive if the shot is not right, or the lighting is a bit off, but not if the writing is bad.

A relationship takes time, and you really have to work hard at it. I’m devoted to my profession, but when I find the right guy, I’ll work just as long and hard for him.

There’s always a common attraction to universal needs of love and a feeling of worthiness.

I like a guy who’s sarcastic, serious, sensitive – even just silent. But you have to do it at the right times. That’s sexy. To me, it reflects intelligence.

I left Israel to work as a model, to just make money – I didn’t care if I was doing an ad for toilet paper or diapers, I just really wanted to allow myself to...

I liked to explore different arts. But when I started acting, I knew this was the medium I want to be in for the rest of my life. Stories onscreen affect me the most.

Whenever there’s a role that scares me, I get panicked and nervous. I know that greatness might come because I’m going to get out of my own element and comfort zone.

Italy was a surprise in my life. I went there just to make money and then go back to Israel and study psychology. The arts wasn’t something I grew up with or thought I could...

If a guy treats me respectfully and the waiter demeaningly, I’m turned off.

Take responsibility and make a relationship the best it can be. We’re all afraid of being hurt. Get rid of that fear. Be in the moment and enjoy the relationship – or you’ll ruin it.

Anna Magnani, Sophia Loren, Meryl Streep – I love actresses that are strong and fragile at the same time. They bring complexity to their roles.