Portuguese actress Alba Baptista has achieved success in the entertainment industry, having been born in Lisbon on July 10, 1997. Her most notable role has been that of Ava Silva in the 2020 Netflix series, Warrior Nun, which has granted her international acclaim. From a young age, she had a passion for theatre, and this passion has continued to drive her to pursue a career in acting. She has become a respected figure in the industry.
As the 26-year-old Portuguese actress is making headlines for secretly tying the knot with Chris Evans, let’s take a look at some of her best projects.
7 Best Alba Baptista Movies & TV Shows
7. Nothing Ever Happened
Pedro, Maria, and Paulo are three inseparable teenagers who confront the troubles and frustrations that are common for their age. Whenever they hang out, they make the most of their only moments of joy and liberty while doing and risking things they don’t want anyone else to know about. At home, Pedro’s father is unemployed and apathetic, and his mother is remote and insincere.
When his grandpa travels from a far-off village in the North and takes up residence with the family in Lisbon, Pedro is presented with a dilemma: to give a chance to the one who truly desires to know him, or to maintain the bond of independence linking him to his companions. The course he selects leads the family down a path of regret that will prevent them from pretending that Nothing Ever Happened. Alba Baptista plays the role of Maria in the movie.
6. Leviano
The Paixão family united for what was probably the most awaited interview of the year. Three sisters, Adelaide, Carolina, and Julia give their account of the events which culminated in one of the most debated offenses in Portuguese history. Alba Baptista portrays one of the three sisters named Carolina, in this intense Portuguese movie.
5. Amelia’s Children
A man and his girlfriend Ryley make their way to a grand villa situated in the Northern Portugal mountains in pursuit of his biological family. However, he finds himself disturbed upon uncovering a sinister connection he shares with them. Baptista did a brilliant job playing Ryley in this mystery thriller.
4. Fatima
Three youthful shepherds in Fátima, Portugal detailed visualizations of the Blessed Virgin Mary, arousing the enthusiasm of devotees and infuriating the resentment of Church and government officials who attempted to make them repudiate their account. Alba Baptista does not have a major role in the movie inspired by true events, however, it is a must-watch.
3. Borderline
The plot of the comedic thriller follows a nameless sociopath who has broken out of a mental institution. Described as a hopeless romantic, the sociopath invades the home of a ’90s pop star in search of love. The pop star must now find a way to stay alive while the sociopath is just looking for love. Alba Baptista stars alongside Samara Weaving, Eric Dane, and Ray Nicholson.
2. Mrs Harris Goes To Paris
In the 1950s, a single, working-class woman from London is enchanted by a couture Dior dress and is determined to obtain one of her own. Through hard work and dedication, she saves enough money to take a journey to Paris that would not only alter her outlook but also the fate of the House of Dior.
1. Warrior Nun
Ava Silva, portrayed by Alba Baptista, is the protagonist of the Netflix series Warrior Nun. After waking up in a morgue, she discovers that she possesses a divine artifact embedded in her back and special powers. Ava is the latest in a long line of Warrior Nuns, charged with the responsibility of combating evil forces on Earth.
