Acting
Jul 9, 2000
Tel Aviv, Israel
Mergui
Acting
Biography
Mergui (professional stage name of Jonathan Mergui, Hebrew: יונתן מרגי; born July 10, 2000) is a leading Israeli pop singer, songwriter, and dancer. Born in Tel Aviv to a family with artistic roots (his father is singer Haim Mergui), he rose to national prominence as a teenager when he finished as the runner-up on the fifth season of the popular reality singing competition The Next Star (HaKokhav HaBa) in 2018. Following his breakout, Mergui quickly became one of Israel's most successful young pop artists, releasing a string of major chart-topping radio hits—including "Tni Li Rga," "Hazman Shelanu," and "Maskarada"—that earned him multiple "Artist of the Year" and "Song of the Year" accolades from major Israeli media outlets like Galgalatz and Ynet. Beyond his solo musical career, he has expanded into acting, starring in the successful Israeli teen musical drama series Kfulim (Spit It Out), as well as branching out internationally with English-language pop releases as he bases himself part-time in the United States to build a global music career.
Feature Films (3)
The FreeStyle Festival 2018 focuses on two different bands competing in an equal music competition. On the one hand, the Academia band - a strict band with high standards, starring Noa Kirl and the guidance of her aunt Eliana Tidhar. On the other hand, the silent stars starring Yonatan Margi is a charismatic and quiet man who will deal with his older brother Moshe Peretz, who does not want his little brother to enter the Zohar world. After the Street Fighters meet Idan Raichel, he decides to adopt the band and serve as its main mentor to win the music competition against the Academy. The plot is entangled in love stories, headed by Noa Kearl and Yonatan Margi with distant connections. This year's Festigal will convey a message of free choice without the need to tag the other with the slogan "Whatever you choose to be."
Freestyle Festigal
Campus Imagine is a secret, invite-only school for young innovators with unique skills. In their yearly challenge, the students are required to create an invention that will make the world a better place. Two teams compete against each other, both deciding on building an AI android assistant. While the Orange team builds Eliana, a sophisticated AI companion, the Pink team builds Libi, a silly automatic friend who specializes in compassion. As both robots learn about human emotions and mutual love, the school's manager schemes to harness Libi's heart to infuse his own big robot with hatred.
Imagine Festigal
Television & Series (2)
Based on James Corden show Carpool Karaoke where the host invites famous musical guests to sing along to their songs with him whilst traveling in a car driven by the host