Yali Topol Margalith
Yali Topol Margalith | |
|---|---|
יהלי מרגלית טופול | |
Margalith in 2022 | |
| Born | 15 March 2000 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Chaim Topol (grandfather) |
Yali Topol Margalith (Hebrew: יהלי מרגלית טופול; born 15 March 2000) is an Israeli actress, currently working in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her roles as Lauren Gibson on the BBC's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and as Mirab on House of David on Prime Video.[1][2][3]
Early life
Born in Israel, Margalith is the second-born out of three children and the eldest daughter of Dror Margalith, a music arranger, and Adi Topol, an actress. Her maternal grandfather was the actor Chaim Topol, who played Tevye in the 1971 film version of Fiddler on the Roof.[4][5]
As a child, she began her career dubbing characters from films and television shows into Hebrew. Margalith's family moved to London when she was 12.[5] She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Performance from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London in 2022.[6]
Career
Margalith played the role of Anna in the original London cast of The Band's Visit in 2022.[6] Her first screen role was as Cilka in the 2024 miniseries The Tattooist of Auschwitz, starring Harvey Keitel.[6][7] She played Lauren Gibson in the first season of the BBC's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder,[6] and King Saul's eldest daughter Mirab in the first season of the Prime Video biblical drama series House of David.[8][9] Margalith will reprise her roles in season two of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and season two of House of David.[10][11]
On May 22, 2025, it was announced that Margalith had been cast as Izzy in the upcoming six-part Disney+ series Alice and Steve, alongside Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Finding Emily | Emily Palmer | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Tattooist of Auschwitz | Cilka | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
| 2024–present | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder | Lauren Gibson | Seasons 1 and 2 |
| 2024-25 | House of David | Mirab | Seasons 1 and 2 |
| TBA | Alice and Steve | Izzy | In post-production |
References
- ^ Yali Topol Margalith’s filmography, ishim.co.il; accessed 18 February 2025 (in Hebrew)
- ^ ""נושאת את השם בגאווה": משפחת טופול נשארה על הגג". Calcalist (in Hebrew). 27 August 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ ""הרגשתי כאילו הוא לא רק היה סבא שלי, אלא סבא של כל העולם"". Ynet (in Hebrew). 29 May 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ "שחקנית משפחתית". Ynet (in Hebrew). 18 September 2002. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Chaim Topol 'wasn't just my Grandpa, but the world's'". Ynet. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d McDonough, Jennifer (2024-08-02). "Who Is Yali Topol Margalith? 5 Things to Know About 'Good Girl's Guide' Actress". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Lampert, Nicole (14 April 2023). "Filming starts on controversial Tattooist of Auschwitz adaptation". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Eclarinal, Aeron Mer (2025-02-27). "House of David Prime Video Cast: Every Actor & Character (Photos)". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Minton, Matt (28 January 2025). "Biblical Story Springs to Life in Amazon Series". Variety. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (21 April 2025). "'House of David' Season 2 Gets a Globetrotting Filming Update". Collider. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Yali Topol Margalith On The Tattooist Of Auschwitz & A Good Girl's Guide To Murder". Country & Town House. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Ford, Lily (22 May 2025). "Nicola Walker, Jemaine Clement to Lead Disney+ British Comedy Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
External links
Media related to Yali Topol Margalith at Wikimedia Commons