María José de Pablo Fernández, better known by her stage name Cote de Pablo, is a Chilean-American actress and singer.
Born in Santiago, Chile, she moved to the United States at the age of 10, where she continued her acting studies.
Cotter’s early exposure to both cultures influenced her career, and she went on to achieve great success in television and music.
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- Full name: Maria Jose de Pablo Fernandez
- Stage name: Cote de Pablo
- Date of birth: November 12, 1979
- Age: 45 years old
- Place of birth: Santiago, Chile
- Nationality: Chilean-American
- Occupation: Actor and singer
- Height: 1.69m
- Parents: Maria Olga Fernandez and Francisco de Pablo
- Siblings: Andrea de Pablo Fernandez and Francisco de Pablo Fernandez
- Spouse: None
- Partner: Diego Serrano (former)
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $9 million
early life and education
Maria José de Pablo Fernandez was born on November 12, 1979 in Santiago, Chile. She was raised by her parents, Maria Olga Fernandez and Francisco de Pablo, with two siblings, Andrea de Pablo Fernandez and Francisco de Pablo. Fernandez grew up together.
At the age of 10, she moved to the United States to continue her education at Carnegie Mellon University, graduating in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in musical theater. She identifies as Latina and is Christian, making her a successful representative of diversity in the entertainment industry.
Profession
Cote de Pablo began her career in the entertainment industry after immigrating to the United States from Chile at the age of 10. She studied acting at Carnegie Mellon University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in musical theater.
Her early career included starring in soap operas all my children and TV series Jurywhich helped her establish a presence on television. These roles set the stage for her breakout role and the foundation for a successful career in Hollywood.
In 2005, de Pablo starred as Ziva David in the hit CBS series NCISa role that would become a defining moment in her career. Cote plays Ziva, a former Mossad agent, and she captivates audiences with her strong and complex character who is both strong and vulnerable.
Her performance was critically acclaimed, earning her several honors, including the 2011 ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. Ziva’s popularity among fans further cemented Cote’s status as one of Hollywood’s leading ladies.
After departure NCIS In 2013, Cote de Pablo continued to play diverse roles, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. she starred in this movie No. 33Documented the rescue of Chilean miners and appeared in the miniseries pigeon breeder.
In addition to her acting career, her musical talents have also contributed to her dynamic career. Despite her departure from Ziva, Cote has maintained an ongoing interest in projects that might revisit her iconic role, continuing to captivate audiences with her ever-evolving career.
Awards and nominations
- Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: NCIS (2006)
- Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film: No. 33 (2016)
- ALMA Award for Favorite Lead Actress in a Television Series: NCIS (2011)
- Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: NCIS (2008, 2009, 2020)
social media
- Instagram account: @cote.de.pablo
- Twitter account: @C_DePablo
personal life
Cote de Pablo is currently single and has never been married. Her most significant relationship was with Ecuadorian actor Diego Serrano, which lasted from 2000 until their breakup in June 2015. While there has been speculation about her personal life, she has kept her relationship private since their separation.
As of now, Kotter does not have any children, but has expressed a desire to start a family in the future. She said getting married and becoming a mother were things she hoped to achieve at some point in her life.
discography
- Vivo Nvida (2009) – Samba Intro and “Crying River”
- I don’t believe it anymore (2009)
- thank life (2015) – Performed in No. 33
- run wildly (2016) – Gold
- winter is coming (2017) – with Park Hyo Shin
- WHO (2018) – Jimin
- 30 for 30 (2019) – with Kendrick Lamar
- what do I do (2019) – SZA
- love me 4 me (2020) – SZA
film chronology
- NCIS (2005-2013, 2019-2020) – Ziva David
- No. 33 (2015) – Jessica Vega
- pigeon breeder (2015) – Sheila
- Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010) – Bruha
- Jury (2004-2005) – Margaret Cisneros
- Max Bickford’s Education (2001) – Gina
net worth
Cote de Pablo’s net worth is estimated to be around $9 million, much of which comes from her long-running and hugely successful role as Ziva David on the CBS television series NCIS.
One of the show’s most popular characters, Cote’s portrayal of the tough yet vulnerable Mossad agent earned her widespread acclaim and a loyal fan base that contributed significantly to her financial success.