Elena Anaya
Actress
51 years (Jul 17, 1975)Palencia, Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain
Known for
One of the great contemporary Spanish actresses. A Pedro Almodóvar collaborator, she gave an acclaimed performance in 'The Skin I Live In' (2011), and shone in 'Talk to Her' (2002) and 'Room in Rome' (2010). She made the leap to major international productions with 'Van Helsing' (2004) and Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman' (2017) as Doctor Poison. Spanish actress identified with auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive intensity and her versatility, one of the most international Spanish performers of her generation.
Elena Anaya
Actress
Known for
One of the great contemporary Spanish actresses. A Pedro Almodóvar collaborator, she gave an acclaimed performance in 'The Skin I Live In' (2011), and shone in 'Talk to Her' (2002) and 'Room in Rome' (2010). She made the leap to major international productions with 'Van Helsing' (2004) and Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman' (2017) as Doctor Poison. Spanish actress identified with auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive intensity and her versatility, one of the most international Spanish performers of her generation.
Movies: 44 titles
Plays Emma
Rosebush Pruning
2026
Plays Ana
The Blue Room
2002
Plays Alba
Room in Rome
2010
Plays Dr. Maru
Wonder Woman
2017
Plays Aleera
Van Helsing
2004
Plays Vera Cruz / Gal
The Skin I Live In
2011
Plays Belén
Sex and Lucía
2001
Plays Gloria Alcaino
The Infiltrator
2016
Plays Ángela
Talk to Her
2002
Plays Sofia
Mesrine: Killer Instinct
2008
Plays Blanca
Savage Grace
2007
Plays Paula
The Chalk Line
2022
Plays Sofia Buñuel
In the Land of Women
2007
Plays Angélica de Alquézar
Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer
2006
Plays Helen Perez
Fragile
2005
Plays Jo Rojas
Rifkin's Festival
2020
Plays Nadia Pierret
Point Blank
2010
Producer
Plays Alice López
Swung
2015
Plays Claudia Klein
The Summit
2017
Plays Pili
Don't Tempt Me
2001
Plays Alicia
Black Tears
1998
Plays Lupe
They Are All Dead
2014
Plays África
África
1996
Plays Señorita Pam
Zip & Zap and the Captain's Island
2016
Plays Susy
Grandes ocasiones
1998
Plays Luna
Family
1996
Plays Esther
Rancour
2002
Plays Amanda
The Memory of Water
2015
Plays Kathryn
Cairo Time
2009
Plays Ana
Walking Vengeance
2008
Plays Mimi
Dead Fish
2005
Plays Costa
Fatum
2023
Plays Maria
Hierro
2009
Plays Marina
Far from the Sea
2015
Plays Leonor
Miguel and William
2007
Plays Tatiana
Two Tough Guys
2003
Plays Catalina Bayarri
What Makes Women Laugh?
1997
Plays Adelaida
The Winter of the Anjanas
2000
Plays Ana
I Thought It Was a Party
2013
Plays Laura
Finisterre, donde termina el mundo
1999
Plays Rosa
Wiped-Out Footprints
1999
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Elena Anaya and where are they from?
Elena Anaya is 51 years old, born on July 17, 1975 in Palencia, Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain.
What are the most famous roles of Elena Anaya?
Elena Anaya is best known for roles in Wonder Woman, Van Helsing, The Skin I Live In.
How many movies has Elena Anaya been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Elena Anaya has appeared in 44 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Elena Anaya's first movie?
The career of Elena Anaya began with África (1996).
What is Elena Anaya's most recent movie or series?
Elena Anaya's most recent release is Rosebush Pruning, which premiered on April 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Elena Anaya appeared in?
On television, Elena Anaya has appeared in Jett, Three Days of Christmas, Professionals, Past Lies.
Does Elena Anaya have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Elena Anaya's upcoming work includes: Sisters (2026).
Elena Anaya
1975-07-17 · Palencia, Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain
Elena Anaya Gutiérrez (born July 17, 1975) is a Spanish actress whose career dates back to 1995. Anaya was born in Palencia, Spain on July 17, 1975. She is the youngest of 5 children. She first received international attention in 2001 for her role in the sexually explicit drama Lucía y el sexo (Sex and Lucía) and also appeared in Pedro Almodóvar's Hable con ella (Talk to Her). Her best-known Hollywood film role was as a vampire in 2004's Van Helsing, playing Dracula's bride, Aleera. She is also featured in Justin Timberlake's music video for his 2006 single, SexyBack. In 2004, she was named as one of European films' Shooting Stars by European Film Promotion.