Alba August Quick Info | |
---|---|
Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 53 kg |
Date of Birth | June 6, 1993 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Alba August is a Danish-born Swedish actress who rose to fame with her portrayal of Simone Andersen in the Netflix series The Rain.
Born Name
Alba Adèle August
Nick Name
Alba
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality
Education
In 2018, Alba completed her training at the National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen.
Occupation
Actress, Singer
Family
- Father – Bille August (Director)
- Mother – Pernilla August (Actress, Director)
- Siblings – Asta August (Younger Sister) (Actress), Anders Frithiof August (Older Brother) (Screenwriter)
- Others – Agnes Östergren (Older Half-Sister) (Actress)
Manager
Alba is represented by Agentfirman Planthaber/Kildén.
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Unsigned
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
53 kg or 117 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pale white skin tone
- Beautiful eyes
Alba August Facts
- She was brought up in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Acting came naturally to Alba as she was raised in a family associated with and well-known in the entertainment industry.
- Her parents Bille and Pernilla August legally parted ways in 1997.
- Alba made her debut TV show appearance as Lina in The Sandhamn Murders in 2013. Prior to that, in 2001, she was cast in her first feature film A Song for Martin.
- In 2018, Alba was cast in the Netflix series The Rain as the lead character of Simone Andersen. The cast included the likes of actors Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Mikkel Følsgaard, Lukas Løkken, and Jessica Dinnage.
- Her television and film credits include Alla utom vi, A Thousand Years, Knutby, Händelser vid vatten, and 2 Døgn.
- Alba won the title of “EFP Shooting Star” at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival.
- She released her debut single titled We’re Not Gonna Make It on July 30, 2020. The song was even featured in an episode of The Rain. Later, on November 12, 2021, she came out with her first album called I Still Hide. It was featured in the top 10 spot on Apple Music‘s Swedish album chart.
- Alba can fluently speak Swedish and Danish.
Featured Image By Martin Kraft / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0