Former Miss Israel Noa Cochva Engaged to Partner in French Riviera

Noa Cochva, the former Miss Israel and model, announced her engagement to her partner, Sean Tepelsky, a 27-year-old Jewish-American investment professional from New York. The couple, whose relationship was first revealed in January last year, got engaged at the luxury Zannier Île de Bendor hotel on a private island near the coastal town of Bandol in the French Riviera. Cochva shared her joy on Instagram, calling Tepelsky her soulmate and posting photos of the romantic proposal, which moved her to tears.

Cochva, 27, previously linked romantically to Hollywood actor Glen Powell, represented Israel in the Miss Universe pageant, reaching the semifinals but not the final round. Since the outbreak of the recent conflict, she has used her Instagram platform to provide information and advocacy, drawing from her experience as a combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces. Despite facing some negative incidents due to her activism, she continues to engage publicly.

The engagement marks a significant personal milestone for Cochva, who has combined her public profile with social activism and modeling. The couple’s choice of the scenic French Riviera for the proposal added a memorable backdrop to the occasion. Cochva’s announcement was made on July 14, 2026, confirming the couple’s plans to marry.