Biography
Alba Baptista (born 10 July 1997) is a Portuguese actress best known for her role as Ava Silva in the Netflix series Warrior Nun. She was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and attended a German school in Portugal. Her mother is Portuguese and her father is a Brazilian engineer from Rio de Janeiro.
Early Life
Alba decided to become an actress at around 15 years old. She has stated in interviews: "I'm more comfortable in the shadows than under the sunlight," which reflects her introspective personality. Her multicultural background and language skills would later become assets in her international acting career.
Education
Alba attended the Deutsche Schule Lissabon (German School of Lisbon), which explains her fluency in German. She later focused on acting training rather than pursuing university education, though she has mentioned in interviews her love for literature and philosophy.
Acting Career
Alba Baptista began her acting career in Portuguese television before transitioning to international projects. Her breakthrough came with the Netflix series Warrior Nun, which brought her global recognition.
Early Career in Portugal
Alba made her acting debut in 2014 at age 16 in the Portuguese TV series "Miami." She quickly gained attention for her natural talent and went on to star in several Portuguese productions including "A Criação" (2017) and "Jogo Duplo" (2017).
International Breakthrough
Her performance in the 2018 film "Patrick" caught the attention of international casting directors. However, it was her casting as Ava Silva in Netflix's "Warrior Nun" (2020) that made her a globally recognized actress.
Filmography
Feature Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Patrick | Maria |
| 2022 | Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris | Natasha |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Miami | Inês |
| 2020-2022 | Warrior Nun | Ava Silva |
Personal Life
Relationships
Alba is known to be very private about her personal life. In 2021, she began dating American actor Chris Evans, though the couple keeps their relationship out of the public eye.
Hobbies and Interests
When not acting, Alba enjoys reading literature, practicing yoga, and painting. She has mentioned Fyodor Dostoevsky and Fernando Pessoa as her favorite authors.
Awards and Nominations
Wins
- 2019: Sophia Award for Best Actress (Patrick)
- 2021: MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Breakthrough Performance (Warrior Nun)
Nominations
- 2020: Emmy Internacional for Best Actress (Warrior Nun)
- 2021: Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series