Orna Banai

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Orna Banai is an Israeli actress, comedian and entertainer.

Banai was born on November 25, 1969, in Beersheba, Israel. Her father was a local judge and her mother was an education executive for the City of Beer Sheva. Many of her uncles were successful Israeli actors and singers. The next generation of the Banai family, including Orna, followed this tradition. After three years of studying acting in Nisan Nativ's studio in Tel Aviv, Banai started performing in stand up, comedy and entertainment shows.

Banai is most known for her character "Limor" in the humoristic Israeli television shows "Action" and "Rak BeIsrael" (with Erez Tal). Since 2003, Banai has appeared in the popular satirical television show "Eretz Nehederet". In addition, Banai acted in television dramas like "Merchav-Yarkon" and "Max VeMoris". Banai also appeared in theatrical plays like "Singles" and "The Last Striptease".

These days, Banai plays "Efrat" in the television show "Ima'lle", which she contributed writing. The show is based on the story of pregnancy and birth of her son Amir.