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Oz Zehavi was born on 24 June 1983 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. He is an actor, known for Ha-E (2007), Asfur (2010) and Band of Spies.

Shira Vilensky was born on 21 January 1984 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. She is an actress, known for The Iceman (2012), Lovelace (2013) and Ha-Shminiya (2005).

Zohar Argov (born Zohar Orqabi) was a popular Mizrahi (Middle Eastern) singer with a distinctive voice.

He was born July 16, 1955 in Rishon LeZion, Israel. he was the eldest of ten children in a Yemenite Jewish Family. He earned the title "HaMelekh" (the King) during a time when mainstream, overseas pop music dominated radio airplay, rather than traditional Oriental style music, as was his style. He is still undisputed "The King" of Mizrahi music. Modern singers continually remake his songs.

Zohar Argov unfortunately allowed heroin addiction to cause problems in his professional and personal life, but is was mostly ignored by those around him because he was still able to amaze crowds with his performances, including live.

He was arrested on alleged rape charges, and committed suicide in his cell by hanging the morning of November 6, 1987.

He was survived by his mother (who died in 1995), ten siblings, and his son Gili Argov, now a singer in Israel. His accomplishments and contributions to Israeli music are still acknowledged to this day.

Seffy Rivlin was born on 7 November 1947 in Nahlat Yehuda, Palestine [now Rishon Le-Zion, Israel]. He was an actor, known for Hasamba Ve-Shodedey Ha-Susim (1985), Rega im Dodley (1976) and Ha-Bayit Shel Fistuk (1981). He died on 3 December 2013 in Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Gili Argov was born in 1973 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. He has been married to Yael Tzoref since September 2004. They have one child.

Dan Ben-Lior was born in 1980 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. He is an actor, known for To Be a Star (2003) and Zohar (1993).

Shai Gabso was born on 20 July 1984 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. He is an actor, known for The Voice Israel (2012), Amamiyot (2014) and Buba Shel Medina (2012).

Roni Duani was born on 10 March 1986 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. She is an actress, known for Rosh Gadol (2004), Karma Is a Bitch (2013) and Hakita Hameofefet (1993).

Yigal Bashan was born on 11 September 1950 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. He was a composer and actor, known for Tzanani Family (1976), Hayeh Ahaltah Otah (1980) and Sarit (1974). He was married to Mika Meridor. He died on 9 December 2018 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

David Inbar was born on 28 June 1977 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. David is a writer and director, known for Ha-Proyect Shel Piter Shmychel (2008), A Dangerous Dance (2007) and Cold Feet (2006).

Hamuchtar was born on 12 January 1971 in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. He is an actor and director, known for Benjamin (2024), The Kindergarten Teacher (2014) and Hoze Lech Brach (2008).