Me'usharot
| Me'usharot | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Rich Women |
| Genre | Reality |
| Directed by | Orna Ben Dor |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | Israel |
| Original language(s) | Hebrew |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 40 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Channel 10 |
| Picture format | 576i (PAL 4:3) |
| Original run | October 24, 2011 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | The Real Housewives |
Me'usharot (Hebrew: מעושרות; Rich Women) is an Israeli Reality TV version[1] of the American franchise, The Real Housewives. The show is based on six different women, their personal lives, and when brought together as a group — how they cause drama.[2]
Production
The series premiered in Israel on October 24, 2011. 22 episodes aired during the first season. After the first season finished airing, the series was canceled, but in 2012 it was picked up for a second season which was filmed in 2012 and premiered on May 4, 2013. The third season will integrate males into the cast.[3]
Current cast
Nicole Raidman
(Season 1 – present)
Nicole Raidman is a 26-year-old[3] businesswoman, advertising agent, and event producer. In 1996, Nicol immigrated with her family from Odessa, Ukraine to Israel. Her prestigious fashion store, is located in Kikar Hamedina ("The State Plaza"), alongside international designer brand stores such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
Lea Shnirer
(Season 1 - present)
Lea Shnirer is the Pilates queen of Herzliya. She is 55[3] and curates a private art collection. Lea has 4 kids.
Jennifer Snookel
(Season 2 - present)
Jennifer Snookel is a 36-year-old[3] business owner, originally from Calgary, Alberta. When she was 18 she moved to Los Angeles.
Iris Zander
(Season 2 - present)
Iris Zander is an anti-aging expert and triathlonist. She is 50,[3] and lives in Kfar Saba. Her husband, Gidon Zander died of heart failure during the second season.
Yael Gal
(Season 2 - present)
Yael Gal is a 39-year-old[3] divorcee and a mother of two daughters. She lives in Tel Aviv, but is originally from Be'er Sheba.
Former cast
Tali Sinai Riklis
(Season 1)
Tali Sinai Riklis is the ex-wife of singer Eric Sinai and has two daughters. She recently married 87-year-old billionaire, Meshulam Riklis. Tali lives in Tel Aviv and is a dancer.
Eti Dudai
(Season 1)
Eti Dudai is living the life of her dreams in Savyon. After her divorce from her husband 3 years ago, she pursued her career as an artist and a businesswoman. Her ex-husband, David Dudai, died in court during bankruptcy proceedings in Tel Aviv in 2012.[4]
Dafna Shahar
(Season 1)
Dafna Shahar is a former beauty queen and single mother of two children. She is a lawyer.
Inbar Shenhav
(Season 1)
Inbar Shenhav is an ambitious and successful lawyer, who owns a thriving family law firm. She is married to Inbar Barak Rom, a public relations executive, and is a mother of a 3 year old child.
Cast history
| Cast Member | Seasons | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |
| Current | ||
| Nicol Raidman | Main | |
| Lea Shnirer | Main | |
| Jennifer Snookel | Main | |
| Iris Zander | Main | |
| Yael Gal | Main | |
| Former | ||
| Tali Sinai Riklis | Main | |
| Eti Dudai | Main | |
| Dafna Shahar | Main | |
| Inbar Shenhav | Main | |
Episodes
Season 1: 2011-2012
Season 2: 2013
| 1 | 23 | May 4, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer, Iris, and Yael are introduced. Lea's husband surprises her with a brand new car. Nicol decides she wants to buy a house in Savyon. Jennifer struggles to maintain control of her business in Los Angeles while living in Tel Aviv with her family. | |||
| 2 | 24 | May 4, 2013 | |
| Iris' husband, Gidon Zander, dies of heart failure. The cast attend his funeral and attempt to comfort Iris. | |||
| 3 | 25 | May 11, 2013 | |
| After Gidon's sudden death, Jennifer decides she wants to pose nude for a photoshoot. The women attend Yael's event to celebrate the opening of her new office at the Ramat Aviv Mall. | |||
| 4 | 26 | May 18, 2013 | |
| Nicol says something outrageous about Lea that causes a huge argument. | |||
| 5 | 27 | May 25, 2013 | |
References
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/09/arts/television/real-housewives-in-greece-israel-and-canada.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Sanders, Edmund (December 9, 2011). "Super-rich Israelis no longer ashamed to flaunt their wealth". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Caspi, David (June 6, 2013). "Israel's 'Real Housewives' Throw Shade at U.S. Version; Andy Cohen Responds". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "Israeli 'Housewife' ex dies in court". "Dudai was the ex-husband of Etti Dudai, one of the stars of "Me'usharot," which is based on the popular "Real Housewives" series on the U.S. Bravo network."