Lou Llobell

Biography

Lou Llobell is a Spanish-Zimbabwean actress whose career has been marked by a focus on cerebral, high-stakes storytelling. Born in 1995 in Zimbabwe to a Spanish father and a Zimbabwean mother, Llobell’s upbringing across Spain and South Africa provided her with a unique global perspective and multilingual fluency. She moved to England in 2013, refining her craft at the University of Birmingham and the Drama Centre London, where she earned a Master of Arts in 2018. Llobell achieved international fame as the lead protagonist Gaal Dornick in the Apple TV+ series Foundation. Her portrayal of a mathematical prodigy caught in a galactic crisis earned her critical acclaim for its blend of vulnerability and intellectual strength. In the 2026 cinematic landscape, she has moved into the horror and thriller genres, where her ability to convey internal psychological struggle has made her a favorite for directors seeking "elevated" genre performances.

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