Yael Grobglas
Actor
Born May 31, 1984 in Paris, France
Yael Grobglas (Hebrew: יעל גרובגלס, pronounced [jaˈʔel ˈɡʁobɡlas]; born 31 May 1984) is an Israeli actress, best known for her role as Petra Solano on The CW's television series Jane the Virgin. She started her career in Israeli television, gaining prominence among Israeli teenagers. She gained recognition for her debut film role in the first Israeli horror film Rabies (2010), which participated in the Tribeca Film Festival, and a number of other venues internationally. Between 2010 and 2011, Grobglas took on lead and supporting roles in several major Israeli TV shows. In 2013, Grobglas was cast for The CW's historical romantic drama series Reign as Olivia, a noblewoman who is an old flame of Prince Francis.
Filmography
Jerusalem '67
Sarah
Matlock
Shae Banfield
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Margot (voice)
Hanukkah on Rye
Molly
Undone
Leeba
An Interview with God
Sarah Asher
S.W.A.T.
Heather
Jeruzalem
Rachel Klein
Supergirl
Gayle Marsh / Psi
Jane the Virgin
Petra Solano
Reign
Olivia D'Amencourt
Rabies
Shir
The Island
Ginny
NCIS
Lieutenant Rebecca Lee