| Noa Cohen | |
| Birth Date: | 3 August 2002 |
| Occupation: | actress model |
| Years Active: | 2018–present |
Noa Cohen (Hebrew: נֹועָה כֹּהֵן; born 3 August 2002) is an Israeli actress and model who is known for her portrayal of the Virgin Mary in the upcoming 2024 epic biblical film Mary.
Cohen was born on 3 August 2002. She is Jewish and is a practitioner of yoga.[1]
She partnered with Starting Over Sanctuary, an Israeli nonprofit organization focused on animal safety.
Cohen modeled for various brands, including Veet, JENNYUNIQUE, HOODIES.IL, Smashbox Cosmetics, and Essence Cosmetics.[2]
She began her media career working for Channel 13.[3] She began acting professionally in 2018, landing her first television role in the sitcom My Sister Skipped A Grade.[3] She went on to appear in various Israeli television shows including My Nephew From Hell (2021), Infinity (2022), and. 8200 (2024).[3] In 2022, she made her film debut in the spy thriller Silent Game.[3]
In 2024, Cohen was cast as the Virgin Mary in D. J. Caruso's epic biblical film Mary, starring alongside Ido Tako and Sir Anthony Hopkins.[4] Her casting, as an Israeli Jewish woman, was criticized on social media, with critics arguing that the role should have been given to a Palestinian actress.[5] [6] Caruso stated, "It was important to us that Mary, along with most of our primary cast, be selected from Israel to ensure authenticity."[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Silent Game | Shiryn | |
| 2024 | Mary | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | My Sister Skipped A Grade | 2 episodes | ||
| 2021 | My Nephew From Hell | Neta Abexasis | ||
| 2022 | Infinity | Gili | 5 episodes | |
| 2024 | 8200 | 8 episodes |