Marta (Cielecka) has been married to Bogdan for 30 years and has a daughter. Her life is upended when Niko’s capsule suddenly reappears in Earth’s orbit. Because of cryogenic hibernation, Niko hasn't aged a day, forcing Marta to confront suppressed feelings and a decades-old web of lies. Magdalena Cielecka’s Performance
Cielecka is a celebrated Polish actress, known for her "unusual skill to transform" and deep focus on the "truth of her character". In this series: La_chica_y_el_cosmonauta_-_Magdalena_Cielecka_(...
stars in the Polish Netflix sci-fi series La chica y el cosmonauta (English title: A Girl and an Astronaut ), which premiered in February 2023. She plays the older version of the protagonist, Marta Rybicka , a woman caught between her past and present when a lost love returns from space after 30 years. Plot Overview The series alternates between two timelines: 2022 and 2052 . Marta (Cielecka) has been married to Bogdan for
Young Marta (played by Vanessa Aleksander ) is a DJ who becomes the center of a love triangle between two elite fighter pilots, Niko and Bogdan , who are competing for a spot in a secret space program. Niko wins the spot but disappears during the mission, presumed dead. Plot Overview The series alternates between two timelines:
While the show received mixed reviews for its pacing and focus on romance over sci-fi world-building, Cielecka was noted for her grounded portrayal of a woman facing an impossible choice. Key Series Details A Girl and an Astronaut (TV Series 2023) - IMDb