Cote De Pablo – 41 – Singer 

Cote De Pablo is a Chilean-American actress who rose to fame in the hit criminal procedural show NCIS. The actress played the character of Ziva David, one of the more likable figures of the show. Ziva had a significant degree of influence on girls and young women, so when the news that De Pablo was leaving the show, many were left disappointed and angered.  Leaving wasn’t particularly easy for her, but she couldn’t stand playing the character due to how she was getting treated. Although showrunners offered her a bigger paycheck to come back to the show, Cote already made up her mind.

It wasn’t her last time appearing on the show, though, because in season 16, her character was confirmed alive and had a recurring role in season 17. De Pablo’s work schedule may have slowed down, but it wouldn’t be the last time we’re seeing her. She and her former co-star Michael Weatherly are teaming up to star in MIA at CBS. She also starred in a lot of works like The 33  and The Jury.