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Idan Rafael Haviv

Idan Haviv is an Israeli singer-songwriter and actor, known for his albums, his songs with the Idan Raichel Project, and his roles in television series.

born 1980The song MechakeSongs with the Idan Raichel ProjectThe series Lost in AfricaCompeting on Survivor

Born: 7 February 1980, Rehovot
Occupation: singer, actor

Idan Rafael Haviv was born in 1980 in Rehovot

Idan Rafael Haviv was born in Rehovot on February 7, 1980. His father, an insurance agent, was born in France to parents from Morocco, and his mother, a medical secretary, came from Morocco. He grew up in Re'ut and has two sisters.

He joined the IDF in 1999 and volunteered for Shayetet 13, where he later became a team commander. He fought in the Second Intifada and left the army after 6 years.

After his release he began making music, teaching himself guitar and piano. His debut album came out in 2011, followed by albums in 2013 and 2018. His duets with the Idan Raichel Project reached first place on radio charts.

On television he took part in the reality show Survivor in 2008 and 2020. He starred in the comedy series Lost in Africa and its sequel Lost in Asia, and in 2025 he acted in the series Happy Place.

During the Swords of Iron war he reported for reserve duty.

Idan Rafael Haviv's life in 8 milestones

1999
Joined the IDF and volunteered for Shayetet 13.
2008
Finished ninth on the second season of Survivor.
2010
Starred in the series Lost in Africa.
2011
Released his debut album Kol Pa'am Ktzat.
2013
Released his second album and sang the Idan Raichel Project single Balayla.
2018
Released his third album Kolot HaNoshmim.
2020
His song Shlemim was named song of the year on the Galgalatz and ynet chart.
2025
Played Yotam Azulay in the series Happy Place.

Idan Rafael Haviv served in Shayetet 13

He served 6 years from 1999 in Shayetet 13, completed an infantry officers course, and became a team commander. He fought in the Second Intifada, including Operation Defensive Shield.

Shayetet 13

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