The Mystery Behind Cote de Pablo Unveiled! From NCIS Star to Real-Life Enigma – Discover the Secrets!

Cote de Pablo, born Mara José de Pablo Fernández on November 12, 1979, in Santiago, Chile, is a renowned Chilean-American actress and singer. She is the daughter of Francisco de Pablo and Mara Olga Fernández and has two siblings, Andrea and Francisco.

At the age of 10, Cote de Pablo relocated to the United States when her mother secured a job at a Spanish-language TV network in Miami. Her educational journey included attending Arvida Middle School and pursuing her passion for musical theater at the New World School of the Arts. To simplify pronunciation challenges with her given name “María José,” she adopted the nickname “Coté,” a common Chilean moniker for “María José.”

At 15, Cote de Pablo embarked on her entertainment career by co-hosting episodes of “Control” on Univision alongside Carlos Ponce. Following the completion of her education, she moved to New York City to pursue acting, supporting herself by working as a waitress.

In 2000, Cote de Pablo appeared in productions like “The $treet” and “The Education of Max Bickford,” gaining experience in commercials and stage plays. Her breakthrough came in 2005 when she secured the role of Ziva David in the CBS series “NCIS,” earning critical acclaim and establishing herself as a formidable performer.

Cote de Pablo received an Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress in Television in 2006 for her role in “NCIS” and garnered ALMA Award nominations. In 2011, she won the ALMA Award for Favorite Television Actress-Leading Role in Drama. After eight seasons, she departed “NCIS” in 2013, concluding Ziva David’s storyline in season 11. Initially undisclosed, her departure reasons later included concerns about her character’s direction and script quality.

Despite her character’s apparent demise in the season 13 finale, Cote de Pablo surprised fans with a return in “NCIS” season 16, revealing Ziva’s survival. Beyond “NCIS,” she showcased her talents in various projects, explored singing, and contributed to Roberto Pitre’s Vivo En Vida CD.

In her personal life, she was in a long-term relationship with actor Diego Serrano, but they reportedly separated in June 2015. Cote de Pablo’s career reflects exceptional talent and versatility, solidifying her status as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.