Portrait of Faith Alabi

Faith Alabi

Acting

Biography

Faith is a writer, director and actor from London interested in nuance and intersectionality. Faith explores this in all her work using surprise; challenging assumptions and stereotypes. Her filmmaking sets out to celebrate humanity with heartfelt humour, and fresh, distinctive narratives. She went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She is known for Industry (2020), Black Cake (2023) and Vera (2011).

Place of Birth: Lewisham, London, England, UK

Filmography

2023
Black Cake

as Pearl Thomas

2021
Grace

as Layla Backhurst

2020
Industry

as Aurore Adekunle

2020
We Are Who We Are

as Jenny Poythress

2016
Agatha Raisin

as Lizzie

2015
2011
Death in Paradise

as Desreta King