Yael Grobglas

Yael Grobglas
Grobglas at the 2015 PaleyFest presentation for Jane the Virgin
Pronunciationyah · elle – growb · glass
Born (1984-05-31) 31 May 1984 (age 40)
Paris, France
NationalityIsraeli
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present
SpouseArtem Kroupenev (m. ?–present)[1]
Children1[2]
Websiteyaelgrobglas.com

Yael Grobglas (Hebrew: יעל גרובגלס; born (1984-05-31)31 May 1984) is an Israeli actress, best known for her role as Petra Solano on The CW's television series Jane the Virgin.

Her first major role was in three seasons of the Israeli sci-fi television series Ha'i (האי, The Island; 2007–09), which established her popularity among Israel's teenage audiences. She gained recognition for her debut film role in the first Israeli horror film Rabies (כלבת, lit. Kalevet; 2010), which participated in the Tribeca Film Festival, and a number of other venues internationally. Through 2010–11 Grobglas performed a number of lead and leading/supporting roles on major Israeli television series, such as the sitcoms Ha-Shualim (השועלים, lit. The Foxes; 2010), and Ramzor (רמזור, lit. Traffic Light); as well as in the fantasy series of Hatzuya (חצויה, lit. Split; 2011). Grobglas is also known for her role as The Girl in the interactive official music video of Say You Like Me by We the Kings.[3] and as Gabi in Israeli television drama series Tanuhi (תנוחי, Relax; 2012). It was announced on 22 February 2013 that the actress was cast in the lead role of America Singer in The CW's second pilot for The Selection,[4] though that was ultimately not picked by the network. That same year, Grobglas was cast for The CW's historical romantic drama series Reign as Olivia, a noblewoman who is an old flame of Prince Francis.[5]

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  3. ^ "We The Kings 'Say You Like Me' Interactive Video". Wethekingsmusic.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (19 February 2013). "CW Pilot 'The Selection' Casts Its Lead". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  5. ^ Bricker, Tierney (31 July 2013). "Reign Scoop: The Selection's Yael Grobglas Cast as a Threat to the Throne". E! News. Retrieved 31 July 2013.