Alba Adèle August, born on June 6, 1993, in Stockholm, Sweden, is a Swedish-Danish actress. She is the daughter of actress Pernilla August and director Bille August. Alba grew up in a creative environment, which fostered her interest in performing arts. She has both Swedish and Danish citizenship.
Alba August began her acting career with minor roles in Swedish films and television series. Her breakthrough came with her leading role in the Danish Netflix series, The Rain (2018-2020), where she played Simone Andersen.
Alba August has appeared in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects, establishing herself as a versatile actress. Some of her most notable works include:
Alba August has received critical acclaim for her performances, particularly for her portrayal of Astrid Lindgren in Becoming Astrid. She was nominated for a Guldbagge Award (Sweden’s national film award) for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in that film. Her leading role in The Rain also garnered her international recognition. She won the Shooting Stars Award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2019.
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