Originally from Israel, Ayala Or-El moved to Los Angeles at 19 and has been a reporter ever since. Based in L.A., she covers stories ranging from breaking news and major events to arts, culture, entertainment, and in-depth interviews with notable Angelenos. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth and Ynet, where she serves as their West Coast correspondent, as well as U.S. outlets. She is an award-winning journalist, honored with the prestigious Rockower Award.

For over 25 years, Ayala has participated in film and television press junkets, interviewing actors, directors, and creators. Passionate about getting to the heart of a story, she brings a journalist’s curiosity and a storyteller’s empathy to every piece she writes. While she enjoys all forms of cinema, she has a particular love for documentaries and powerful drama series—stories that inform, inspire, and move audiences. To her, film and television are more than entertainment—they are windows into the human experience and an engaging way to learn about the world.