On Mekahel is an Israeli born model/actor, social media influencer and entrepreneur, boasting an impressive 660,000 followers on Instagram alone. With a resume that spans the course of a decade, he began modeling at the age of 14. In 2014, On became an international citizen, moving to New York City to further his career and to attend acting school at Lee Strasburg Theatre and Film Institute. Upon graduating from acting school in 2017, On appeared in television shows on networks such as HBO, Starz and NBC. and in the movie Oceans 8. Not only can he be seen portraying characters in film and TV, the first season of “Putting On” a reality show following On and the creation of his empire premiered on REVRY and was the first IGTV reality tv to be released on Instagram.
Staying true to his modeling roots while in New York City, On was featured in ad campaigns by some of the largest global companies, from Gap to H&M, Nike, Adidas and Puma. Additionally, he can be spotted around the world at some of the most sought after industry events such as NY Fashion Week, Amfar, Fashion For Relief and Cannes Film Festival.
Since relocating to the US, On Mekahel has further diversified his brand and business ventures, beginning with the creation of his underwear company, MO Underwear, in 2016.
This particular project has consumed a great deal of his efforts, with the launch and assembly of the underwear line itself, as well as the marketing and publicity that surround it. On spared little expense and left no details untouched, investing half a million dollars into this endeavor. He enlisted the help of some of his top model friends such as Jasmine Sanders aka Golden Barbie and Alessio Pozzi for the company’s marketing photo spread. MO Underwear appeared in publications including, but not limited to Vogue, Nylon Magazine, and New York Times. In 2019, MO Underwear joined the global market, landing in stores across Israel, Europe, and the Middle East. Finding little time for rest, On launched in 2019 his signature fragrance. This is quite a personal experience, as he is the sole creator and proprietor of this original scent.
More recently, On relocated to the Los Angeles area with his husband to further pursue his career within the entertainment industry. Presently, he is filming for the second season of his reality show which will premiere this winter. and is currently hosting a weekly podcast on After Buzz TV, which airs Sunday Nights at 8pm PST.
On is also gearing up for the winter re-stock of his underwear and cosmetics line.