Alba Flores

Alba Flores (Alba González Villa) was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1986. From a young age, she pursued a career in acting, beginning her drama and music studies at 13. She dedicated six years to training before accepting her first stage role in “Honeymoon in Hiroshima” in 2005. The same year, Flores made her film debut in Chus Gutiérrez’s “El calentito.” Her early television appearances included a role in “El comisario” in 2006 and “El Sindrome de Ulises” in 2008. She also performed in the musical production “Enamorados anonimos” in 2008.

Flores continued her career with significant roles in Spanish television series such as “El tiempo entre costuras” in 2013, where she played Jamila, and “Cuéntame como pasó” in 2014. Her breakout role came in 2015 as Saray Vargas, a Romani gypsy prisoner, in the series “Locked Up.” This performance earned her widespread recognition and several awards. Her work on “Locked Up” led to her collaboration with Alex Pina, the show’s creator, on “Money Heist,” where she played Nairobi from 2017 to 2021. This role brought her international acclaim and numerous acting awards.

Alba Flores has also maintained an active presence in theater, performing in productions such as the Spanish representation of “La Rosa Tatuada” by Tennessee Williams in 2016 and “Troyanas” in 2017. She has also served as the Spanish narrator for the Netflix documentary “Night on Earth” and continues to take on diverse roles in film and television, including upcoming projects like “Ulterior” and “Punto Nemo.” Flores uses her platform to advocate for animal rights and has supported humanitarian causes.