Actor

Yael Grobglas

May 31, 1984 · 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.

Notable work

7.3
Supergirl (2015)
as Gayle Marsh / Psi
7.6
NCIS (2003)
as Lieutenant Rebecca Lee
8
S.W.A.T. (2017)
as Heather
7.9
Jane the Virgin (2014)
as Petra Solano
8.1
Reign (2013)
as Olivia D'Amencourt
5.5
Jeruzalem (2016)
as Rachel Klein
7.7
Undone (2019)
as Leeba

Often works with

Jeremy Jordan
2 titles together
Supergirl, Hanukkah on Rye
Azie Tesfai
2 titles together
Supergirl, Jane the Virgin
Yon Tumarkin
2 titles together
Jeruzalem, The Island

Full filmography · 14

Matlock
as Shae Banfield
20247
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
as Margot (voice) and as Margot / Teacher (voice)
20238.4
Undone
as Leeba
20197.7
S.W.A.T.
as Heather
20178
Supergirl
as Gayle Marsh / Psi
20157.3
Jane the Virgin
as Petra Solano
20147.9
Reign
as Olivia D'Amencourt
20138.1
The Island
as Ginny
2007
NCIS
as Lieutenant Rebecca Lee
20037.6