Biography
Who is Noa Kirel?
Early life and background
Noa Kirel was born in Ra'anana, Israel, to parents of Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi Jewish descent. Her father is a business CEO, and her mother operates a boutique fashion store. As a young child, she faced a severe kidney illness that led to a name change from Noya to Noa, which was suggested by a rabbi for health reasons. She recovered but lives with one functioning kidney.
She is the youngest of three siblings, with two older brothers named Niv and Ofri. Her family history includes relatives who were victims of the Holocaust. Before beginning her professional entertainment career, she completed mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces, serving in a military band from February 2020 until February 2022.
Rise to fame and television career
Noa Kirel began her career appearing on the docu-reality series Pushers, which followed parents supporting their children's entertainment ambitions. She gained early attention in 2015 by releasing her first song, Medabrim, on YouTube, followed quickly by the track Killer. These releases helped establish her presence on Israeli radio and playlists.
Her television career expanded when she hosted the music show LipStar in 2017. By 2018, she became a judge on the first season of Israel's Got Talent, making her the youngest person to judge an entire season of a primetime show in the country. She also starred in the television series Kfula, playing both herself and a character named Kitty Popper, which aired on the KidZ channel.
Music and international achievements
The singer has achieved significant success in the music industry, winning the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Israeli Act six times between 2017 and 2024. In 2023, she represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Unicorn, placing third in the competition. Her musical repertoire spans pop, hip-hop, reggaeton, and dance music.
She has signed international contracts, including agreements with Atlantic Records in 2020 and the talent agency WME. Her discography includes tracks like Please Don't Suck, Bad Little Thing, and Pa'Amon. She has also collaborated with various artists, including Omer Adam on a remix of the Israeli national anthem and Jonathan Mergui on the track Zikaron Yashan.
Personal life and relationships
In August 2023, Noa began a relationship with Daniel Peretz, who is a goalkeeper for the Israel national football team. The couple got engaged on September 6, 2024, and they married on November 11, 2025, in Tel Aviv. During the wedding celebrations, she debuted two songs titled Bridezilla and Kol Ma She'ani Rotza.
Before her marriage, she participated in traditional Jewish ceremonies, including a mikveh immersion and a hafrashat challah ceremony. She has previously been in public relationships with Israeli model and actor Tomer HaCohen, as well as singer Jonathan Mergui.
Birthday and age
Noa Kirel was born on April 10, 2001, which makes Noa 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Noa shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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