Cote de Pablo, known for her role as Ziva David on “NCIS,” was born in Chile and moved to Miami at age 10, adopting the name Cote due to pronunciation difficulties. She attended a performing arts high school and studied music and theatre at Carnegie Mellon University. Cote co-hosted a Latin-American talk show at 15 and appeared in TV series and commercials.
From 2005 to 2013, she portrayed Ziva David on “NCIS” and formed a strong bond with co-star Mark Harmon. Cote left the show out of respect for her character and pursued other acting projects. At 42, she’s not married but values open communication, vulnerability, and shared laughter in a relationship.
