In recent months, Eden Pines added a new title to herself: “Mishisha”. The successful model, who is hard to believe how many days she is in Israel and not working abroad, leads the reality show “Love Island” which is broadcast on FreeTV and reaches the climax of the season in nine days in the grand final event.
In a conversation with Galit Gutman and Ilanit Levy, Pines shared the jobs that were canceled because she is Israeli, referred to the rumors about the relationship that is emerging with the singer Usher Cohen – and the reactions she receives about “Love Island”. “It was an amazing experience, the first time I stood in front of this thing, there wasn’t even a Prometer. Fortunately, I had an amazing team behind me, we worked in harmony,” she recalled.
I remember you in reviews less, but suddenly something you do is embraced.
“There were a lot of things that were embraced, but I get a lot of criticism for things I do. The first time I really say: ‘What fun, I’ve been waiting for this.’ Of course I’d like to continue, there’s no need for guidance.”
Tell me about the plan, it’s a little more subtle than what we’re used to in the world.
“We are a relatively conservative country but we embrace it nicely. Of course there are criticisms here and there, but we really enjoy it. It works great, crazy.”
To the question of whether she would go to the program as a participant, she replied: “I really enjoy being the host, but go and find out.” In general, the marital status of the model managed to confuse everyone in the last months. After a relationship with the Norwegian footballer Mathias Norman, which included engagements and their cancellation, in recent weeks there have been rumors of a close relationship with the singer Osher Cohen. “We are in a group. There is good friendship, a very nice acquaintance. At the moment I have nothing to update, everything is open and it is not too late. The mood is good”, she avoided denying but did not confirm anything either.
“Love Island” was filmed before October 7, in our past lives.
“A completely different life. Of course something has changed in me too, in many things I am a different Eden. I feel that I have really grown up since then. I would be happy to see myself today, I have been through a lot in my life. We passed October 7, the blackest day in the country since the establishment of the state. I also passed A year that is powerful for me personally. I am a completely different person, but I am still very happy about the work I did there.”
And speaking of work, let’s talk about abroad. There is a disadvantage because you are Israeli, suddenly there are no jobs.
“There have been several jobs that were closed and canceled. We all understand where it comes from, I accepted it with great understanding and love because whoever is not interested in working with me because I am Israeli, I have no problem with that. I respect that completely, on the contrary, I would love not to work with people Such. I lost many colleagues.”
Have you clashed with friends abroad?
“Yes. Happily, I managed to change a lot of their opinions, some I didn’t change at all and that’s fine too. I accept everything with love, no one really knows what it is to be Israeli and Jewish, at least not among these friends. They can think what they want, I’m behind My country doesn’t matter what.”
You lost close people you grew up with in the difficult events.
“That’s right, my classmates, the late Guy Iloz, who was a good friend during school. The late Almog Serosi, the late Alon Verber. I think we still don’t really digest what happened there. It’s crazy to see mourning ads and realize they’re not coming back.”
Did it change your plans against certain doors being slammed? You are in a good place in Israel.
“There are always dreams, ambitions and big plans as well. I like working in the world, mainly because I feel that this is my mission to Eden and my mission to the country. I take my career and my work as a mission. Besides the fact that I have a lot of fun and am content with what I do, for me it is Mission. But I always come back here and my heart is whole. Home is here, I am most Israeli and in Hebrew.”
Recently Pines also revealed that she was sexually assaulted at a young age. “This is the first time that a lot of people, even very close to me, have heard about it. It was a kind of outlet for me, to take off my back a burden that had been on me for many, many years. Motti Raif is a person I love very much, I felt open and at home with him,” she commented.
Have you thought about the message you are conveying to young women?
“Sure, mainly this message. To say that after this interview I didn’t find myself in a toxic relationship? I did. It is very important to me that girls understand at home to pay attention to red flags. To pay attention to where you are, not to be in a place where you are not comfortable and where you are not seen and who abuse you It’s something that’s very important to me.”
Do you realize in retrospect that you went through this in your last relationship?
“I’ve been through several relationships, ones that are a bit toxic. I’ve dealt with several toxic people in my life, today I notice the red flags much earlier.”
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