In 2020, Haas starred alongside Alena Yiv in the Israeli drama film Asia, playing the daughter of a single mother who uses a wheelchair. The film premiered online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was showcased at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. Haas's performance won her the award for Best International Actress. The jury noted, "Her face is a never-ending landscape in which even the simplest expression is painful."
She went on to win Best Supporting Actress at the 30th Israeli Ophir Awards for her role in Asia. In April 2020, Haas participated in a virtual celebration marking Israel’s 72nd Independence Day, joining several other prominent Israeli figures.
Later in June 2020, she signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), further solidifying her presence in international cinema. As she continues to take on complex and emotionally resonant roles, Shira Haas remains one of the most compelling Israeli actresses working today.
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