Shira Haas is an Israeli actress. She first rose to local prominence for her role in the television series Shtisel. Her international breakthrough came with her portrayal of Esther "Esty" Shapiro in the Netflix miniseries Unorthodox, for which she received Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations, becoming the first Israeli actress to be nominated for the latter. After appearing in theatre productions as a child, she transitioned to film making her debut in Princess.