Alba Ribas

Alba Ribas Benaiges (born 5 January 1988) is a Catalan‑born Spanish actress who has built a diverse portfolio across film, television, theater, and music videos. Growing up in the culturally rich region of Catalonia, she was exposed early to the performing arts, which sparked her ambition to pursue acting professionally. Her first credited screen appearance came in 2008 with the provocative indie film Diary of a Nymphomaniac, marking the beginning of a steady ascent in Spanish cinema. Over the next few years she expanded her range, taking on the role of Diana in the horror‑thriller Paranormal Xperience 3D (2011) and portraying Catherine in the summer‑time romance Barcelona, noche de verano (2013). The breakthrough moment arrived in 2015 when she embodied the titular character in The Corpse of Anna Fritz, a film that earned international attention and cemented her reputation as a compelling lead actress. Following that success, she continued to showcase versatility, playing Ariadna in the sports drama 100 metros (2016) and starring in the romantic comedy Te Quiero, Imbécil (2020). On television, Alba demonstrated her adaptability by guest‑starring in popular series such as El barco (2011‑2013) and El Ministerio del Tiempo (2016), and by taking on recurring roles in the ensemble cast of Cable Girls (2017) and the long‑running legal drama Derecho a soñar (2019‑present), where she portrays Julia Rojas across 130 episodes. Her presence also extends to the music world, appearing in videos for groups like Ix! and Sr. Chinarro, and collaborating with artists such as Roger Mas, Macaco, and Rozalén. In theater, she delivered a striking performance as Sherry in the 2015 production La ola, proving her capability to command live audiences. Throughout her career, Alba Ribas has consistently embraced challenging and varied roles, establishing herself as a dynamic and dedicated talent within the Spanish‑language entertainment industry.