Advocate
189 videos • 734 views • by Yuval David Advocacy is major part of my work and what I do. As an actor, host, and filmmaker, I focus on representation. It is what I call "Art For Social Change." I engage in advocacy through my creative work, public speaking, and activism. ----------------- In Hebrew, the world ‘Yuval’ represents a flowing course of water, such as a stream or brook, that helps feed larger bodies of water. Both end up integrated in the larger scheme of the cycle of water, while benefiting fully from the power and depth that the tributary, or ‘Yuval,’ generously brings along on the journey. This also describes internationally acclaimed Israeli-American actor, host and filmmaker Yuval David. Yuval understands the larger social ecosystem of the world and how it benefits from the work and the uniquely powerful voice of an artist such as himself, and is committed each day to creating work that entertains, inspires and uplifts those around him and around the world. As one of the most impassioned and hardest working voices, speakers and advocates, Yuval exceedingly uses his major platform as an award-winning actor, host and filmmaker – to consistently create work that moves the needle for the greater good, and specifically on behalf of highly respected international Israeli and Jewish organizations, including the Israeli Consulate, the Shoah Foundation, the Jewish National Fund (JNF), Keren Kayemet, Stand With Us, A Wider Bridge, The Aguda, American Israel Cultural Foundation, Chabad, the Jewish Learning Institute, as well as for arts, cultural, humanitarian and LGBTQ+ causes, including the National LGBTQ Task Force, The Kennedy Center, The Trevor Project, GLAAD, and the Covenant House, to name a few. Whether serving as the emcee for significant large-scale events, such as Israel’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in front of thousands in New York’s Times Square and millions of TV viewers at home, or as the go-to host, director, narrator and producer for incredible and moving short- and long-form video content and documentary features for many organizations, including The National LGBTQ Task Force or Jewish National Fund, Yuval frequently contributes abundant resources and his talents to aforementioned causes near and dear to his heart. As a keynote speaker, MC, and workshop leader, sometimes this advocacy work takes on a more literal approach. He regularly travels across the United States and abroad, in recent years bringing him to the illustrious heights of Capitol Hill and to powerful major multinationals and nonprofit organizations. He often speaks about the significance of using art and creativity as a dynamic engine toward social good. Yuval empowers people to see themselves as advocates for their communities, uniting together to support their own communities and others, and seeing these efforts as equally important. Yuval has become acclaimed for his work. His art of storytelling through the perspective lenses of the characters involved in the stories he shares is compelling and captivating. He transports himself and his audiences along on the journey. Each role Yuval marvelously brings to life he treats as a masterclass in using art as a fundamental agent for social change. He skillfully conveys other perspectives as both unique and universal. As he so eloquently states, “Art is a reflection of society. The artistic and creative representation of society is vital in the process of society moving forward, developing, and progressing. And, ultimately, art is a vehicle for social change.” Acting, for Yuval, is both a passion, a calling – and a massive vehicle for him to continuously move the needle on social good. His profound dexterity to get to the soulfulness of each character’s humanity has landed him major series regular and guest starring roles in some of the most widely celebrated and talked about television series and films in recent years. With expert versatility, Yuval David effortlessly oscillates between roles – changing personas, seamlessly shifting accents, and going from lovable lead to malicious miscreant on a dime – making him one of the busiest working actors in film, TV, theatre, and voice overs today. Yuval has crisscrossed screens and roles, dazzling audiences with his bold portrayals of characters on hit shows like CBS’ “Madam Secretary,” NBC’s “The Michael J. Fox Show,” and HBO’s “The Plot Against America” to “Days of Our Lives” and ABC’s popular primetime hidden-camera series, “What Would You Do,” as well as countless feature and short films and web series. His appearances not only entertain with heart and pathos but explore the mosaic human experience. No role is squandered as Yuval always uses his robust public platform to engage his audience. He invites them to take an active role in improving the world around them. He simultaneously empowers his audience and makes them feel deeply appreciated.