Elena Irureta

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Irureta and the second or maternal family name is Azanza.
Elena Irureta
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Born
Elena Irureta Azanza

(1955-07-30) 30 July 1955 (age 66)
Zumaia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
OccupationActress

Elena Irureta Azanza (born 30 July 1955) is a Spanish actress. She has performed in many Basque-language and Spanish-language television productions.

Biography[]

Elena Irureta Azanza was born in Zumaia (Gipuzkoa) on 30 July 1955.[1][2][3] She became a professional stage actress after graduating from the Escuela de Arte Dramático de Antzerti in San Sebastián.[2]

Irureta appeared in films such as Fuego eterno, La monja alférez, El mar es azul, La madre muerta, Hola, ¿estás sola? or La ardilla roja.[2][3]

She became known in the Basque television, performing in series such as Bi eta bat, Beni eta Marini, Jaun eta Jabe.[2][4]

After performing supporting roles in Spain-wide fiction shows (Al salir de clase, Periodistas or Hermanas), she had her breakout role in TV with her 11-season-long performance as Laura Hurtado in the television series El comisario.[2]

Filmography[]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref
1997–1998 Al salir de clase Socorro [5][6]
1999–2008 El comisario Laura Hurtado 11 seasons [2]
2003–2009  [eu] Marta Bengoetxea [5]
2009 Los misterios de Laura Victoria Conde Recurring. 6 episodes [5]
2009–2010 Hospital Central Candela [4]
2010  [es] Cuqui Ortiz de Zubiri [7]
2010  [es] Pamela Rocasolano TV movie aired as 2-episode miniseries [4]
2013 El tiempo entre costuras (The Time in Between) Doña Manuela [8]
2014 Ciega a citas Maruchi [4]
2015 Concha [4]
2016  [es] Xole [4]
2017 Allí abajo Rosamari [4]
2020 Patria Bittori [4]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2021  [es] Best Actress in a TV Series Patria Won [9]
Feroz Awards Best Leading Actress in a TV Series Patria Won [10]

References[]

  1. ^ Espartero, Marta (11 October 2020). "En Zumaya, el pueblo de la actriz Elena Irureta, 'Patria' no es bienvenida: así lo vive Bittori". El Español.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Hernández, Nuria (28 September 2020). "El lado personal de Elena Irureta (Bittori en 'Patria'): dueña de una casa rural, amante de su tierra y el gran apoyo de su sobrino Telmo". Vanity Fair.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Nieto, Maite (29 September 2020). "Elena Irureta y Ane Gabarain, las actrices que encarnan el drama vasco en 'Patria'". El País.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h "Patria: ¿Dónde habíamos visto a Elena Irureta y Ane Gabarain, las dos 'amas'?". La Vanguardia. 28 September 2020.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c Prieto, Beatriz (30 July 2021). "Los papeles de Elena Irureta antes de arrasar con 'Patria'". FormulaTV.
  6. ^ Díaz, Fátima (31 October 2020). "Elena Irureta: la última secundaria de lujo". Diario de Sevilla.
  7. ^ Peña, Merche (4 August 2010). ""Cuqui es un personaje bombón para comedia"". Noticias de Navarra.
  8. ^ "«El tiempo entre costuras» llega a la pequeña pantalla". Diario Vasco. 21 October 2013.
  9. ^ "'Antidisturbios' y Elena Irureta ('Patria') se cubrieron de gloria en la emotiva gala de los Premios Forqué 2021". Vertele. eldiario.es. 17 January 2021.
  10. ^ Martínez, Luis (10 December 2020). "Premios Feroz 2021: 'La boda de Rosa', de Icíar Bollaín, y 'Patria', de Aitor Gabilondo, favoritas". El Mundo.
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