Liraz Charhi Talks Masked Singer Stint and Finding Joy Amidst Wartime
Singer and actress Liraz Charhi opens up about her secret participation in The Masked Singer, how her family instantly recognized her, and finding joy through music amidst wartime anxieties.
Liraz Charhi boasts a diverse and accomplished career, but she recently took on a completely new challenge by performing in disguise on the hit TV show The Masked Singer. After stunning the panel and viewers with her unmasking, the singer and actress opened up in a candid interview about how her daughters and ex-husband, Tom Avni, immediately recognized her voice, and she also addressed recent headlines regarding her personal life.
"I am so glad it is finally behind me," Charhi shared. "My daughters and Tom figured me out right from the very first episode. Keeping a secret from your own children for a week is tough work. I did this entirely for the girls, performing songs we have been singing together for a long time. Filming took place during the tensions with Iran, and participating in this sweet project brought a much-needed breath of fresh air and joy to my soul."
Playing the Secret Agent Behind the Scenes
Concealing her identity from her ex-husband, who knows her intimately, proved to be an entertaining challenge. "As soon as I stepped in, he told me 'it's you,' and my expression froze," she recalled with a laugh. "It is so wonderful to be able to act silly sometimes, especially when everything in daily life is so serious. It felt great to step out of the box and stop overthinking. I felt like a Mossad agent—they picked me up wearing sunglasses and a hat, riding in all sorts of shady cabs."
Charhi noted that the moment of revelation sparked sheer excitement at home. "The building went up in flames with crazy screams of joy. I am just relieved I no longer have to keep this secret. Every year the girls joked that I was on the show, and the heavy emotional weight of recent years made me realize that not everything in life needs to be taken so seriously. When the offer came this time, I jumped at it for the fun and for the kids."
Finding Comfort in Small Joys Amid Uncertainty
Reflecting on filming during a period of conflict with Iran and the ongoing national anxiety, Charhi emphasized the importance of finding moments of light. "This is our reality. After enduring weeks filled with anxiety and hope, there is a general emotional exhaustion shared by everyone. Small joys like spending time with family or joining a musical reality show keep us grounded. We sometimes need to retreat into our small bubbles; otherwise, it is easy to go crazy."
When asked about recent reports concerning a new romantic relationship in her life, she maintained a diplomatic stance. "I neither confirm nor deny; my life is private. You do not always have to believe everything you read in print, so let us leave it at that. There are far more important things right now, and I hope we receive swift answers for a better, renewed country. That is where my focus lies, and the rest is just trivial noise."
