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Noa Cochva
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] Early lifeCochva 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 IsraelIn October 2021, Cochva won Miss Israel which gave her entry into Miss Universe which was held in Israel.[8] References
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