Meet Coral Mizrachi | Actress

We had the good fortune of connecting with Coral Mizrachi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Coral, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
Well, as an actress it’s hard to have a work life balance because most of the time, the profession consumes you. You think about it when you go to sleep and when you wake up in the morning. It’s hard to have a balance when you don’t have a 9 to 5 workday, and the common trap for actors is either work too much, or not working enough. There are constant things you need to do behind the scenes as an actor, and it’s not solely about the craft. Another thing that makes us actors rush and worry a lot is time. For an actor, there’s a constant feeling of missing out. Missing out on additions, on projects, and there is the fear of not being ready when the right opportunity comes along.

I think I found a good sense of balance at this moment in my life because I take care of myself a lot more than I used to. I used to be very stressed about the future and what will happen, and I am now a bit more relaxed, I trust myself a bit more and I know that I need more time for myself. I trust that I do a good job and I know my own limits, something I didn’t know before. I am grateful for my determination, my passion and work ethic, which all got me very far in my career, but I was overworked and tired. I encourage everyone to take time to themselves every once in a while, without feeling guilty.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am the type of actress that knew that this was my calling from a very young age. There was no doubt about it in my 7 year old mind, I’m going to be an actress. I am happy to say today that I am. In 2017 I packed my bags and moved to New York City to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Pursuing an artistic endeavor is always difficult, especially performing arts. As an actor, I have to be open and vulnerable when I am on stage, and wear my heart on my sleeve, which is never an easy thing. In order for me to open my heart to the audience and to show you who I am, in all of my glory, scars, bruises, curves and shapes, I have know who I am and be comfortable with myself. This is not always the case, since we are humans and we constantly change, and that aspect of my work creates an unstable ground that the performer has to be ok with. There is a lack of security in the career aspect as well. You never know when your next project will come, or where will it come from. There is little you can control as an actor, as Philip Seymour Hoffman said “The only thing you can control is this profession is the quality of your acting”, which is so true. I think there is a lot an actor can do behind the scenes to help their chances in getting a role, but the first and foremost is the craft. Growing and perfecting your craft should be the number one thing for an actor.

I was lucky enough to be cast in many projects around the world, and I am ever so grateful for the career I’ve led so far. I worked on the comedy show Shutafim for HOT Comedy Central (Israel), and also enjoyed working on the first Hebrew adaptation of the musical Into the Woods. I love both Theatre and Film and TV, and I find myself in both mediums.
I can’t say the road was all peaches and flowers, definitely not in my case. In 2020 I was diagnosed with Lymphoma stage II, and I had to go through aggressive chemotherapy. Now, I am healthy and cancer free. I was scared of the effects this experience would have on my body and evidently on my career, and it wasn’t easy at first, but I am so happy to say that both myself and my career have recovered from it quit well. I took a pause from acting so I can heal, but now, feeing better both physically and mentally, and I’m excited to say that I’ve recently booked something I am very excited about, and that you’ll know about very soon.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Well, let me give you recommendation for my hometown. If you ever find yourself in Israel it’s obvious you should visit the most vibrant city of all, Tel Aviv. I recommend first going for a breakfast at Lachmanina in Rothschild Boulevard, from there going to a swim in the beach which is only 20 minuets away, and from there going to lunch at Tsemach, which is an Israeli restaurant in the heart of the Carmel Market. The perfect day.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Of course! obviously, the people in my life helped me and guided me along the way. There are so many people that have been there for me, and there is no way I could say thank you to all of them. No successful artist has ever been completely self made, solely due to the fact that you need the kindness of others to learn and grow. I never take for granted my parents support of my creative career, and I am thankful to them for helping me and always being by my side. I also have to say that if it weren’t for my husband and his support, I most likely would have thrown the towel and gave up. He is my rock, and I love him so much.

Website: https://www.coralmizrachi.com

Instagram: @coral.miz123

Image Credits
Roi Ziv, Asaf Perez, Kristie Grosvenor, Sawyer Gaunt, Amit Kra, Luanna Sue