Biography
Who is Alba Flores?
Early life and background
Alba Flores was born in Madrid, Spain, on October 27, 1986. Her parents are musician and composer Antonio Flores and theatrical producer Ana Villa. She comes from a large family of Romani performers, musicians, and actors, including her famous grandmother Lola Flores and her grandfather Antonio Gonzalez. Her father recorded a song dedicated to her before he passed away when she was a young child.
She began studying dramatic interpretation at the age of thirteen alongside secondary training in piano performance. Her early theatrical work included stage productions such as Luna de miel en Hiroshima and a Romani version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also trained at the Corazza Acting Studio under the guidance of acting coach Juan Carlos Corazza.
Career beginnings
Alba made her film debut in the 2005 movie El calentito, directed by Chus Gutiérrez. Her television debut followed shortly after in an episode of the series El comisario. She later landed television roles in series such as The Ulysses Syndrome and the musical theater production Enamorados anónimos.
In 2009, she recorded a song for the soundtrack of the film Al final del camino. Over the next few years, she took on various television and theater projects, including a role as a Moroccan servant in the series El tiempo entre costuras and an appearance in a television film about Vicente Ferrer.
Major breakthrough and international success
From 2015 to 2019, Alba played the character Saray Vargas in the prison crime drama series Vis a Vis. This role brought her wider recognition in Spain, earning her several awards and nominations from industry groups. The show was later acquired by Netflix, expanding its audience significantly.
While working on Vis a Vis, producer Alex Pina invited her to join his new project, La Casa de Papel, known internationally as Money Heist. She played the character Nairobi, an expert in counterfeiting and forgery. The series became one of Netflix's most viewed non English language shows, earning global recognition and winning an International Emmy Award for best drama series. Her performance brought her international acclaim and an Iris Award for Best Actress.
Recent projects and personal life
In addition to her television work, Alba has performed in numerous theatrical productions, including La Rosa Tatuada, Troyanas, and La excepcion y la regla. She also served as the Spanish narrator for the nature documentary series Night on Earth.
Outside of her acting career, she is a vegetarian and has campaigned on behalf of animal rights organizations. In 2022, she signed an international feminist manifesto in solidarity with anti-war resistance efforts.
Birthday and age
Alba Flores was born on October 27, 1986, which makes Alba 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Alba shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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