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Odeya Rush Biography

Birth Name:Odeya Rush

Birth Place:Haifa, Israel

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for a Young Artist Award in 2013 for her performance on "The Odd Life of Timothy Green․"
  • Studied with renowned acting instructor Ann Ratray in New York City
  • Got her start in acting after being cast in an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm․"
  • After moving from Israel to America, she was forced to work with dialect coaches in order to get rid of her accent, which hindered her acting career
  • Quote: "(On having to learn English upon moving to America) "It was tough at first, but I am a fighter․""
  • Quote: "(On the Disney character, Mulan) "Mulan is a warrior․ She was the first person who empowered me to stand up to my fears and not change myself for someone else․""
  • As a child she would perform for her brothers in order to keep them entertained

Awards

  • 2013Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2016Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress (14 - 21): nominated
  • 2017ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: winner