Scene from Duck Butter (2018)

Alternate Names: Rich Aliaändanost, Alia Martine Shawkat, Άλια Σόουκατ, Алия Шокат, אלייה שאוקט, آلیا شوکت

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Three Kings (1999) as Amir's Daughter

Most Important Roles:

• Bart Got a Room (2008) as Camille
• Whip It (2009) as Pash
• Rebound (2005) as Amy
• Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield (2008) as Diana Riggs
• Deck the Halls (2006) as Madison Finch
• The Runaways (2010) as Robin
• Amreeka (2009) as Salma Halaby
• Cedar Rapids (2011) as Bree
• Damsels in Distress (2012) as Mad Madge
• That's What She Said (2012) as Clementine

Career Highlights:

• Bart Got a Room (2008)
• Whip It (2009)
• Rebound (2005)
• Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield (2008)
• Deck the Halls (2006)
• The Runaways (2010)
• Amreeka (2009)
• Cedar Rapids (2011)
• Damsels in Distress (2012)
• That's What She Said (2012)

Alia Martine Shawkat, born on April 18, 1989, is an American actress known for her role as Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006; 2013–2019). She also played Dory Sief in Search Party and Gertie Michaels in The Final Girls. Notably, she has portrayed historical figures like Frances Cleveland, Virginia Hall, and Alexander Hamilton on Comedy Central's Drunk History.

Alternate Names: Laya Kosta, Laia C. Bertran, Laia Costa Bertrán, Laya Costa, Laya K. Bertran, Лайа Коста, 라이아 코스타

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• I Want You (2012) as Chica serpiente

Most Important Roles:

• Un amor (2023) as Nat
• The Enchanted (2023) as Irene
• Y otro año, perdices (2013) as Claudia
• The Teacher Who Promised the Sea (2023) as Ariadna
• Victoria (2015) as Victoria
• Palm Trees in the Snow (2015) as Daniela
• I Want You (2012) as Chica serpiente
• Don't Leave Me (2015) as Laura
• Black Snow (2017) as Laura
• Newness (2017) as Gabi Silva

Career Highlights:

• Un amor (2023)
• The Enchanted (2023)
• Y otro año, perdices (2013)
• The Teacher Who Promised the Sea (2023)
• Victoria (2015)
• Palm Trees in the Snow (2015)
• I Want You (2012)
• Don't Leave Me (2015)
• Black Snow (2017)
• Newness (2017)

Awards:

• German Film Award for Best Actress (2015)
• Gaudí Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2016)
• Silver Biznaga for Best Female Performance (2022)
• Platino Award for Best Actress (2023)
• Goya Award for Best Actress (2023)

Laia Costa, born February 18, 1985, is a Spanish actress known for her role as Victoria in the German thriller 'Victoria' (2015), which earned her several accolades including a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination and a German Film Award for Best Actress. She starred in the romantic drama 'Newness' (2017) and appeared in films like 'Only You' (2018) and 'Lullaby' (2022), receiving critical acclaim for her performance as Amaia.