Noa Cochva (Hebrew: נועה כוכבא); (born February 19, 1999)[1] is an Israeli model and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Israel 2021 and represented Israel at Miss Universe 2021.[2] She was the last Miss Israel because a year later it was announced that the pageant was canceled amid controversies over its relevance to modern social standards.[3]
Noa Cochva | |
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 Miss Israel 2021, Noa Cochva | |
| Born | February 19, 1999 Bnei Atarot, Israel |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Israel 2021 |
| Hair color | Brown |
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Early life
editCochva was born in the Neve Savion neighborhood of Yehud, Israel. She spent her childhood and received her education in the Bnei Atarot moshav. Her father, Eyal, was a pilot and squadron commander, currently working as a start-up business consultant and advisor. Her mother, Yael, served in the Israeli Air Force and is now a clinical psychologist and marriage therapist. Cochva has two brothers and two half-siblings from her father's first marriage.[4]
As a child, Cochva was diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, a blood disorder affecting platelet production. This required intermittent hospitalization for a year and a half. This experience sparked her interest in medicine, leading her to pursue a career in the field.[5]
Following her studies, Cochva served in the Israel Defense Forces as a medic, later becoming an instructor and commander in a medical course. After completing her military service, she spent eight months studying at renowned chef and television presenter Estella Moshkovich-Belfer's baking and pastry school.[6] She then worked as a pastry chef in a Yehud-Monosson restaurant until the COVID-19 pandemic forced its closure.[7]
During the "Iron Swords War", she served as a combat medic for about 150 days and then engaged in advocacy for the State of Israel voluntarily mainly in the USA and Canada. [7]
Miss Israel
editIn October 2021, Cochva won Miss Israel which gave her entry into Miss Universe which was held in Israel.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Miss Israel champion Noa Cochva hit on the face during a pro-Palestine rally in New York, says 'They came to me and…'". First Post. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Miss Israel beauty pageant canceled after more than 70 years". Times of Israel. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Miss Israel beauty pageant canceled after more than 70 years". Times of Israel. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "נועה כוכבא: "בבית החולים קראו לי 'מלכת היופי של המחלקה'"". YNet. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "נועה כוכבא: "בבית החולים קראו לי 'מלכת היופי של המחלקה'"". YNet. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "מלכת היופי לשנת 2021: נועה כוכבא, בת 22, מבני עטרות". Ynet. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b "מאז תחילת המלחמה הפכה כוכבא את עמוד האינסטגרם שלה למערך הסברה". YNet. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Người mẫu 22 tuổi đăng quang Hoa hậu Israel". VN Express. Retrieved 14 June 2024.