Yael Grobglas (Hebrew: יעל גרובגלס, pronounced [jaˈʔel ˈɡʁobɡlas]; born (1984-05-31)31 May 1984) is an Israeli actress, best known for her role as Petra Solano on The CW's television series Jane the Virgin.

Her first major role was in three seasons of the Israeli sci-fi television series Ha'i (האי, The Island; 2007–09), which established her popularity among Israel's teenage audiences.

Through 2010–11 Grobglas performed a number of lead and leading/supporting roles on major Israeli television series, such as the sitcoms Ha-Shualim (השועלים, lit.

It was announced on 22 February 2013 that the actress was cast in the lead role of America Singer in The CW's second pilot for The Selection,[4] though that was ultimately not picked by the network.

That same year, Grobglas was cast for The CW's historical romantic drama series Reign as Olivia, a noblewoman who is an old flame of Prince Francis.

Eventually having realized a greater interest in acting, Grobglas graduated from the Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio in Tel Aviv, Israel.

[11][12] In 2007, Grobglas was cast to her first major role for the Israeli sci-fi series "The Island", which made her popular among Israel's young audiences.

Following two consecutive seasons of the show Grobglas enrolled in a full-time three-year acting program at the Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio.

In 2013, Grobglas starred as America Singer in the CW's The Selection pilot,[4] described as a cross between The Bachelor and The Hunger Games, but it was ultimately not picked up to series.

– into a comedic tour de force ... After witnessing Grobglas' impeccable ability to mix humor and emotion, we can't wait to see what challenges (and laughs) motherhood will bring for her character.