"I was never said to be nice or sweet," Ofira Asaig shared with Dana Weiss this week at the Keshet 12 influential conference, days after the great public outrage she provoked after the radio incident with one Itzik reporter towards me.
Indeed, Asaig is known for not sparing harsh words, even when these often provoke angry public attacks on her.
The one who chose to express his opinion on Asaig this time was Danny Rup, who posted a post on his Facebook page yesterday (Tuesday) in which he referred to Ofira's conduct on the one hand and the ailments of the entertainment industry on the other.
"In general, I appreciate Ofira Asaig for her diligence and the way she did it," Rup opened the post, which was even accompanied by a link to a review of the Influence Conference published in "Israel Today."
"Her and Berkowitz's ratings prove her success and especially theirs together. The style is not suitable for everyone, certainly not the shouts and aggressiveness," Rup echoed in his words, the criticism leveled at the two's style more than once.
"And on the other hand, I'm very jealous of being able to say everything inside without fear (especially Eyal!). But," Ropp sought to qualify, adding: "This media and 'industry' industry has long since forgotten what human relations are. Interest and power First of all. There are really no friends, "he wrote.
"I was shocked like many by how Ofira spoke and behaved to the young and miserable reporter in a humiliating and forceful way, but I was unfortunately not too surprised," Danny revealed the sad reality familiar to him even behind the scenes.
"There are a lot of managers, and especially talents, who are blinded by power - and then they allow themselves to humiliate those around them and especially the weak and young," he wrote without elaborating.
"I could give dozens of examples and names here. Most of the time it doesn't happen on the broadcast so no one knows about it. Everyone is silent. Researchers, producers, editors, photographers, and stage people are often humiliated."
Ofira Berkowitz writes in writing // Courtesy of Radio Tel Aviv 102FM
"Friends, remember," he asked to convey a message at the end of the post.
"Human relations first. Be kind to each other. Respect the people around you. And the respected talents," he wrote at the end, "Remember that without all these people around you, you are nothing and nothing. Where is the radio station where it happened? Ignore! Move on. Sad." .
Ofira Asaig apologizes to reporter Itzik towards me.
Courtesy of Radio Tel Aviv 102FM
"Every word in the rock," a surfer wrote to him in response.
"Congratulations on your honesty and courage. The industry seems pretty scared," another surfer added.
"It's a shame that people forget that at the end of the day we are all from the same place and we will return to the same place. What matters is the human way we did in between and what they will remember from us," wrote another surfer.
No response was received from Ofira Asaig until the date of publication of this article.
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