Lihi Griner Biography: Age, Tv Shows, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Children, Parents, Controversy

Lihi Griner is an Israeli television personality, model, and actress best known for her participation in Big Brother Israel (Season 3), where she became one of the most recognizable faces in Israeli reality television.

Over the years, she has expanded her career into acting, modeling, and digital media, maintaining a steady presence in Israel’s entertainment and influencer

Quick Facts

• Full name: Lihi Griner Tzabar
• Date of birth: October 10, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Holon, Israel
• Nationality: Israeli
• Profession: Television personality, actress, model, media influencer
• Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
• Parents: Father – Ron Griner; Mother – Rina Griner
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Yossi Tzabar (married 2012–present)
• Children: Three – son Liam Tzabar, daughter Eliana Tzabar, and a younger child born in 2019
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Jewish
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
• Net worth: $1.2 million – $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Lihi Griner (41 years old) was born and raised in Holon, Israel on October 10, 1984. He was born to Ron and Rina Griner. She grew up in a middle-class Jewish household and showed an early interest in performance and fashion. Griner attended Mekif Tet High School in Holon and later studied communications and media before venturing into entertainment and modeling.

Personal Life

Lihi Griner married Yossi Tzabar, a fitness trainer and entrepreneur, in 2012. Together they have three children — Liam, Eliana, and a third child born in 2019. In 2019, she made headlines after going into labor while filming a talk show; she was immediately taken to the hospital where she safely delivered her daughter Eliana.

Career

Lihi Griner gained national fame as a contestant and eventual runner-up on Big Brother Israel (HaAh HaGadol) Season 3. She later competed on Survivor VIP (2019), where she was eliminated on day 39, finishing in seventh place.

In addition to her reality TV career, she has acted in several Israeli television productions including:

• What Happens in Eilat (2012)
• Criminalized (2012)
• HaMitnachel (2013)
• Chanshi (2022)

She also appeared in commercials, hosted lifestyle segments on Israeli media, and became a frequent guest on entertainment talk shows. Beyond television, she has developed a strong online presence as a lifestyle and beauty influencer with over 500,000 Instagram followers as of 2025.

Net Worth

Lihi Griner’s net worth is estimated to be between $1.2 million and $1.5 million USD. Accrued from reality TV appearances, social media brand deals, modeling, public appearances, and sponsored influencer collaborations.

Controversy

In 2021, Lihi Griner faced public backlash after posting an insensitive Instagram story related to the Mount Meron tragedy, where she referred to ultra-Orthodox participants as “animals.” The comment drew heavy criticism, leading her to delete her Instagram account temporarily and later issue a public apology on live television.

Earlier in her career, some media outlets dubbed her the “Israeli Snooki” due to her reality TV persona, though she later distanced herself from that label, emphasizing her maturity and professional growth.

Social Media

• Instagram: @lihisunshine
• TikTok: @lihisunshine
• YouTube: Lihi Griner

Filmography

• What Happens in Eilat (2012)
• Criminalized (2012)
• HaMitnachel (2013)
• Chanshi (2022)