Noa Cohen
Noa Cohen | |
|---|---|
| File:Noa Cohen 2024.jpg Cohen in 2024 | |
| Born | August 3, 2002 |
| Occupation(s) | 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.
Personal life
Cohen was born on 3 August 2002. She is Jewish and is a practitioner of yoga.[1][2] She partnered with Starting Over Sanctuary, an Israeli nonprofit organization focused on animal safety.[3]
Career
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Cohen modeled for various brands, including Veet, JENNYUNIQUE, HOODIES.IL, Smashbox Cosmetics, and Essence Cosmetics.[3][2] She began her media career working for Channel 13.[4] She began acting professionally in 2018, landing her first television role in the sitcom My Sister Skipped A Grade.[4] She went on to appear in various Israeli television shows including My Nephew From Hell (2021), Infinity (2022), and. 8200 (2024).[4] In 2022, she made her film debut in the spy thriller Silent Game.[4] 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.[2] 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]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Silent Game | Shiryn | |
| 2024 | Mary | Mary of Nazareth |
Television
| 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 |
References
- ↑ "'A disgusting Jew': Uproar after Netflix casts Jewish-Israeli actress to play Mary, Jesus's mom". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. November 14, 2024. Archived from the original on November 16, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fox, Mira (November 15, 2024). "An Israeli woman in playing Mary in a Netflix movie — and the outcry is getting weird". The Forward.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Who is Noa Cohen? Meet the protagonist of Netflix's upcoming faith-based thriller Mary".
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Felt, Klein (November 14, 2024). "Meet Noa Cohen, Netflix's New Mother Mary Actress". The Direct.
- ↑ "'Jesus was Palestinian': Netflix's 'Mary' ignites storm over casting of Israelis". www.israelhayom.com. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ "'Mary' Controversy: Why Netflix Is Under Fire For Casting Noa Cohen In Anthony Hopkins Starrer". news.abplive.com. November 15, 2024. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ↑ Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (15 October 2024). "The mother of Jesus Christ goes on the run in 'Mary' first-look photos". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.