Alba Baptista, best known for her role as Ava Silva on Netflix’s Warrior Nun, rose to international recognition with her performance.
She first made her mark as an actress when she appeared in Jardins Proibidos (2014-15) before going on to star in various Portuguese series and films such as A Impostora, Filha da Lei, A Criacao and Jogo Duplo1. Since 2020 she has made her English-language debut via Warrior Nun1.
Early Life and Education
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Baptista was born on July 10, 1997 in Lisbon, Portugal to Portuguese parents who met their Brazilian engineer father during her translator work in Rio de Janeiro1. Along with Portuguese, Baptista speaks English, Spanish, French and German1.
Baptista attended St. Julian’s School in Carcavelos where she developed an interest in acting and later went on to take classes at ACT – School of Actors in Lisbon.
Career Highlights
Baptista made her acting debut in 2014 in the television series Jardins Proibidos as Sofia1. Since then she has appeared in other television shows like A Impostora (2016-2017), Filha da Lei (2017), A Criacao (2017) and Jogo Duplo (2017-18)1.
She has also appeared in films such as Miami (2015), Leviano (2018), Patrick (2019), Fatima (2020), and Nothing Ever Happened (2022)1. Additionally, in 2020 she played Natasha in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris alongside Lesley Manville and Isabelle Huppert.
Her breakthrough role came in 2020 when she was cast as Ava Silva, the lead character in the Netflix series Warrior Nun.
Based on Ben Dunn’s comic book of the same name, this series follows a young woman who wakes up in a morgue with a divine artifact embedded in her back that grants her superpowers; later joining an elite warrior nun order to fight evil forces.
Baptista garnered widespread critical acclaim for her performance as Ava, who is described as a reluctant hero who grapples with her identity and destin.
Baptista performed most of her own stunts as well as mastering martial arts to play this part.
Baptista will soon appear in several projects, such as Borderline, Bodyhackers, Amelia’s Children, Dulcineia and Flite.
FAQ
Q. How old is Alba Baptista?
Alba Baptista is 24 years old as of 2021.
Q. What is Alba Baptista’s nationality?
Alba Baptista is Portuguese.
Q. What languages does Alba Baptista speak?
Alba Baptista speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and German.
Q. Is Alba Baptista married?
Alba Baptista is not married and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships.
Q. How much is Alba Baptista worth?
Alba Baptista’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2021
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