Laia Costa

**Laia Costa Bertrán**, born on 18 February 1985, is a renowned Spanish actress who started her acting career at the age of 26 after earning degrees in advertising, public relations, and marketing, as well as a PhD in political science and media studies. Over her career, she has worked predominately in Spain, but also has credits in other countries like Russia, Germany, Argentina, Italy, the UK, and the US. Her first international recognition came from her portrayal of the lead character in the critically acclaimed German thriller *Victoria* (2015). This role brought her accolades like the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the German Film Awards 2015, making her the first foreign and only Spanish actress to win the award. Costa further diversified her filmography with roles in genres such as romantic dramas with *Newness* (2017) and *Only You* (2018), psychological horror with *Piercing* (2018), and romantic comedy with *Duck Butter* (2018). Her talents extend beyond film as she participated in HBO Spain's romance series *Foodie Love* (2019), earning a *Feroz Award* nomination for Best Main Actress in a Series. She continued to work in TV with a role in the financial drama *Devils* (2020) and an appearance in the sci-fi anthology series *Soulmates* (2020). Her performance as a new mother in Alauda Ruiz de Azúa's *Lullaby* (2022) earned her multiple top season accolades, further solidifying her reputation. Her diverse experiences and the accolades she gathered have made her one of the most sought-after Spanish actresses.