Yon Tumarkin
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Born | (1989-07-22) 22 July 1989 (age 35) Jaffa, Israel |
Other names | Yon Tomarkin |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2001–present |
Relatives | Yigal Tumarkin (father) Martin Hellberg (grandfather) |
Yon Tumarkin (Hebrew: יון תומרקין; born 22 July 1989) is an Israeli male actor and singer, best known for playing Leo in the TV series Split.[1]
Early life
Tumarkin was born and raised in Jaffa, Israel, to a family of Jewish descent. He is the youngest son of Naama Tumarkin and artist Yigal Tumarkin. [2] His paternal grandfather was German actor Martin Hellberg, whose father was a pastor.[3] When he was 13, his parents were divorced and he and his mother moved to Tel Aviv.[4] There he went to the high school Tichon Ironi Alef and got the diploma of Art.[5] On August 18, 2008, he took a break from the army for his television work.[6] In 2011, Yon Tumarkin finished his work at the army.[7]
Career
By the age of eight, Tumarkin was discovered by casting director Yael Aviv when sitting in a cafe with his father. The next day, Tumarkin went to his first audition.[8][9] During his childhood, Tumarkin appeared in many different TV commercials.[10] He got his first bigger acting job at the age of ten in the TV film Who stole the show? (Hebrew: מי גנב את ההצגה).[11] At the age of twelve, he appeared in the film Shisha Million Rasism. He played a mute child and Holocaust survivor. From there, his career took off with a leading role in a TV series called Ha-Yeladim Mi'Givat Napoleon (Napoleon Hills Kids).[12] In 2009, Tumarkin sang "Power of Thought" at the Festigal and won the second place for his performance of the song.[13] In the same, year he co-starred with Amit Farkash in the TV series Split playing Leo Zachs, a 600-year-old Vampire who looks like a teenager.[6] The series was a huge success in Israel and was sold to 78 different countries.[14] From 2009 until 2012, Tumarkin was awarded four times in a row with Israeli Television Academy Award as the best actor.[15]
In 2012, he played a main role in the award-winning Israeli drama film Rock the Casbah.[16][17] In 2014, Yon Tumarkin got a main role in the TV series The Nerd Club.[18]
In 2015, Tumarkin starred along Yael Grobglas and Danielle Jadelyn in JeruZalem, an English-speaking Israeli horror film.[19]
In 2016, Tumarkin appeared in the Israeli child series Susey Pere (Wild Horses) as Libby Yahav.[20] In the same year it was announced that Tumarkin was cast in the TV series "המלאך השומר שלי" (My Guardian Angel). The series deals with a group of adolescents who all have their own guardian angel.[21]
In 2018, he played the graphic designer Reuben in an episode of the British crime series McMafia.[22]
Personal life
During the filming of Split, Tumarkin met Amit Farkash, and the two of them began dating.[23] After their break up, Tumarkin dated the model Alexa Tamari. However, their relationship ended in August 2014.[24] Tumarkin lives in Ramat Gan.[25]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Shisha Million Rasisim | Adam | |
2010 | 2048 | Yuji San | |
2012 | Rock the Casbah | Tomer | |
2013 | Sassi Keshet Never Eats Falafel | Ido | Short |
2013 | Bitter Lemon | Guy on scooter | Short |
2015 | JeruZalem | Kevin Reed | |
2017 | 29 | Ron | Short |
2017 | Mo'adon ha'khnounim: ha'seret | Oren Tuna |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2001–2003 | Napoleon Hills Kids | Ido Klein | Lead role |
2007–2009 | The Island | Dylan/Tomi | Lead role |
2008 | Hasufim | Alkna Raziel | Episode 9: At the Desk |
2009–2011 | Split | Leopold 'Leo' Zachs / Yon | |
2011 | Simaney She'ela | Aharon | |
2012 | Tanoochi | Amnon | |
2013 | The Arbitrator (Season 4) | Nir | |
2014 | The Nerd Club | Oren tuna | |
2016 | Susey Pere | Libby Yahav | |
2018 | McMafia | Reuben | Episode #1.5 |
External links
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- Yon Tumarkin at IMDb
- Official Facebook account
- Yon Tumarkin at Ishim (Israeli film data base)
References
- ^ "Yon Tumarkin". Imdb.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "Yigal Tumarkin". ruppin.ac.il. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "TUMARKIN, IGAEL". Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Shay Peretz (28 February 2013). "יון תומרקין: "לא אשתתף בסרט שפוגע במדינה ובחיילים"". Xnet.co.il. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Yon Tumarkin Biography". Imdb.com. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Personajes Leo: Actor Bio". Boomerang.com.br. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ Ran Morgen (16 October 2011). "יוצאלאזרחות: יון תומרקין השתחרר מצה"ל". Ynet.co.il. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Hagit Ginsburg (4 June 2008). "בשם הבן". ynet.co.il. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "שייך לצעירים". fxp.co.il. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ Orly Mirkin (19 March 2014). "יון תומרקין: "ההצלחה מלחיצה אותי". mako.co.il. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "יון תומרקין". 2all.co.il. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Ran Morgen (16 December 2013). "יון תומרקין ישחק בסדרת ילדים של HOT". Ynet.co.il At the years 2007-2009 Yon played the lead role at the successful drama series for teens called “The Island” (האי). Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "יון תומרקין". elebs2u.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Телеканал ТЕТ начал съемки сериала "Сплит"". Ru.tsn.ua. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Eran Bar-On (22 January 2012). "טקס נבחרי הילדים: יון תומרקין שחקן השנה". Ynet.co.il. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Rock Ba-Casba (2012) Awards". Imdb.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "Israel Film Festival Berlin 2013". Israelfilmfestivalberlin.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ Complimentary Arzoan (2013-10-21). "יון תומרקין ועמית פרקש משיקים - בנפרד". Ynet.co.il. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ "Hell Breaks Loose In 'jeruZalem' (Exclusive First Look!)". Bloody-disgusting.com. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "אני לא ילד שמנת!". mako.co.il. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "מה קורה בין יון תומרקין לאחות של אגם רודברג?". tel-avivtimes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ Michael Hogan (2018-01-22). "McMafia, episode five: Has Alex finally crossed the line?". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ Complimentary Arzoan (2013-08-13). "עמית פרקש ואסף הרץ נפרדו". Ynet. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ Yifat Halali Abraham (19 August 2014). "חצויים: יון תומרקין והחברה נפרדו". mako.co.il. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Efrat Ctlfors (10 July 2016). "יון תומרקין: "אפשר באמת להשתגע בירושלים"". ynet.co.il. Retrieved 11 June 2017.