Rona-Lee Shim’on Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Instagram, Religion, Children

Rona-Lee Shimon, known professionally as Rona-Lee Shim’on, is an Israeli actress, dancer, and model who is widely recognized for her captivating portrayal of the fierce undercover operative Nurit in the internationally celebrated Netflix political thriller series Fauda.

Having established her career foundation as a highly disciplined dancer from early childhood, she seamlessly transitioned into acting, becoming one of Israel’s most versatile and physically dynamic screen talents.

Rona-Lee Shim'on
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Rona-Lee Shimon
Stage Name:	Rona-Lee Shim'on
Born:	9 January 1983 (age 43 years old)
Place of Birth:	Ramat Gan, Israel
Nationality:	Israeli
Ethnicity:	Mixed (Ashkenazi-Jewish and Mizrahi-Jewish)
Height:	1.75m
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Shimon
Siblings:	Sivan Noam Shimon, Almog Shimon
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actress, Dancer, Model
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Rona-Lee Shim’on entered the world on 9 January 1983 in the city of Ramat Gan, Israel, born to Mr. and Mrs. Shimon.

Growing up in a creative household alongside her siblings Sivan Noam and Almog, she dedicated her youth to intensive classical dance, training intensely in ballet starting at age three and later joining the prestigious Bat Dor dance troupe.

Her academic and artistic development led her to the Royal Ballet Academy in Amsterdam, where she attended on a full scholarship after completing her high school education, before eventually enrolling at the Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio for a rigorous three-year acting program.

Rooted in her mixed Ashkenazi and Mizrahi Jewish heritage, her cultural upbringing and strong adherence to Judaism.

Career

Rona-Lee Shim’on initiated her professional journey in the performing arts as a highly skilled dancer, rising to national attention as a standout competitor on the reality television program Born to Dance in 2005.

Her impressive performance instantly caught the attention of television producers, securing her a breakout acting role the very next morning as Shiri Gold in the popular musical daily drama Our Song.

Transitioning from television to the theatrical stage, she sharpened her craft over the subsequent years by taking on physically demanding roles in acclaimed stage productions of Chicago, Cabaret, and West Side Story.

Her international breakthrough came in 2015 when she was cast as Nurit, the sole female operative in an elite counter-terrorism unit in the global hit series Fauda.

Leveraging her extensive physical training, she executed her own complex stunts and brought profound layers of vulnerability and strength to a male-dominated operational setting, earning widespread praise from critics worldwide.

Beyond television, she expanded her footprint into cinema with acclaimed performances in local dramas such as Policeman and A Quiet Heart, alongside prominent roles in international action films like Black Lotus and Dirty Angels.

Awards and Nominations

• Israeli Television Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2017)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ronalee_shimon
• Facebook Handle: @ronalee.shimon

Personal Life

Rona-Lee Shim’on, currently 43 years old and standing at 1.75m, is a proud single mother who welcomed her first child, a baby boy, as an independent parent in mid-2025.

Unmarried and having never wed, her most publicized romantic partnership was a high-profile relationship with popular Israeli pop singer Liraz Russo, widely known as Static, which lasted from 2023 to 2024.

Following their separation, she was briefly linked with an architect, but she ultimately chose to concentrate her energy on raising her son and continuing her demanding acting endeavors.

Net Worth

Rona-Lee Shim’on has accumulated an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

The majority of her wealth stems from her successful acting career, highlighted by her prominent role on Fauda, alongside recurring roles in international cinematic releases.

Her financial portfolio is further supplemented by brand endorsement deals, modeling contracts, and professional dance coaching engagements.

Filmography

• Our Song (2006)
• Infiltration (2010)
• Policeman (2011)
• Leak (2012)
• Fauda (2015–Present)
• A Quiet Heart (2016)
• Messiah (2020)
• Black Lotus (2023)
• Dirty Angels (2024)