What Are 6 Things You Don’t Know About Cote De Pablo?

Cote de Pablo, known for her role as Ziva David on “NCIS,” has an interesting background. Her real name is Maria Jose de Pablo Fernandez, but she adopted the nickname “Coté” when her family moved from Chile to Miami. She attended a performing arts high school, which helped her adapt to her new country.

Before her successful run on “NCIS,” de Pablo briefly dabbled in Broadway with “The Mambo Kings.” Her character on the show even showcased her singing talent, as she performed “Temptation” in the Season 6 premiere.

Playing Ziva David required de Pablo to learn and speak multiple languages, and she had to memorize complex monologues in a short time.

After eight seasons on “NCIS,” de Pablo left the show in 2013, citing script quality and lack of respect for her character as reasons for her departure.

Since leaving the series, de Pablo has been selective in her acting roles, focusing on projects that offer creative freedom and happiness.