Alba Flores is a Spanish actress who has garnered quite a bit of popularity over the years. She is best known for her roles as Saray Vargas in the drama series, Vis a Vis as well as Nairobi from La Casa de Papel. Here are 10 facts that you probably didn’t know about the actress! Check it out:
1) She is one of the many who prefers to have a healthier approach to life. The actress follows an organic diet. She had decided to go vegetarian a couple of years ago but is no longer following that diet anymore!
2) Her role in Money Heist was made just for her! According to a TV Over Mind report, the actress has said, “[Alex Pina] (the show’s creator) called me and asked if I wanted to come to be on his new TV show and offered to send me the script for the first two episodes. He said, ‘If you like it, I can write a role for you.’ And that’s how Nairobi was born.”
3) Alba Flores decided on the name for her acting career. Her real name is Gonzalez Villa.
4) She found her departure from the Money Heist was very liberating. While she appreciated her time on the show, she felt like some time off and a break was what she needed.
5) Her father passed away when she was just 9 years old. He died from a drug overdose which resulted from depression that came about due to her mother’s death. He passed away 2 weeks after her mother.
6) She enjoys watching documentaries.
7) She believes that she doesn’t need to leave Spain to be successful. As per a TV Over Mind report, she said, “That vision that good was Hollywood has expired. Very powerful things are done in Spain”.
8) The actress is also quite the singer. Although she hasn’t released any official music she does love to sing.
9) She is quite outspoken about her political views and also identifies as a feminist. She is also equally passionate about issues surrounding race and sexuality.
10) Even with all the success that she has achieved over her career, she is quite down to earth.
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