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- Itziar Ituño Martínez is a Spanish actress. Itziar Ituño studied acting at the Basauri Theater School. She also studied sociology. Her mother tongue is Castilian but she learned Basque at age 19, which allowed her to play on television series on Basque public channels. She appeared for the first time on television in the Basque film Agur Olentzero, agur (Goodbye Olentzero, Goodbye) which was released in 1997.
In 2008 she got a role in the Basque soap opera Goenkale (2000). In this television series, she played Nekane Beitia, a lesbian policewoman from the fictional village of Arralde. She played the role until 2015, when the show was canceled. This role increased her visibility in the Basque Country.
She continued to work as an actress, starring in the films Flowers (2014) (Spanish submission for the Academy Awards) and Igelak, released in 2015 and 2016 respectively. In 2017, she left the Basque Country to star in the television series Money Heist (2017) (broadcast on Antena 3 and then acquired by Netflix) in the role of Raquel Murillo, a police negotiator.
In addition to her film, television and theater roles, she is also a singer in three bands: Dangiliske, EZ3, and INGOT. On 26 September 2017, she was a presenter of the Basque Film Gala and the EITB Gala for the 65th edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival. - Director
- Producer
- Writer
Álex de la Iglesia is one of the most popular and respected European filmmakers of his generation. Considered a genre of his own, based on his skill and originality in a range of cinematographic art styles, he has currently finished shooting the second season of "30 Coins", the successful HBO Max series. 2022 saw the release of two feature films directed by de la Iglesia: the slasher "Veneciafrenia" (part of The Fear Collection) and the romantic road movie "Four's a Crowd", alongside "Venus" by Jaume Balagueró, which was produced by Álex de la Iglesia, in association with Sony Pictures and Amazon Prime Video.
Born in Bilbao, Álex de la Iglesia started out in the world of comics and he has never lost this side to him throughout his career in film. He began as a director in "Mutant Action" and "The Day of the Beast", movies that changed the face of Spanish fantastique genre forever. Among his most renowned works are "The Last Circus" - praised by The New York Times the same day it was released in the US -"Ferpect Crime", "Witching and Bitching", "My Big Night" and "The Bar".
With Pokeepsie Films, the production company De la Iglesia created with his wife, prestigious producer Carolina Bang, he has contributed as a producer to nurturing a new generation of filmmakers, such as Paul Urkijo, Eduardo Casanova, Zoe Berriatúa, Juanfer Andrés and Esteban Roel.
With Bang and De La Iglesia as producers, Pokeepsie Films had great success with movies such as "70 Big Ones" by Koldo Serra and "Perfect Strangers" and "Veneciafrenia", both directed by Álex de la Iglesia himself. "Four's a crowd" is his latest release as a feature director, while as a producer he has also been part of "La Pietà", by Eduardo Casanova, and the aforementioned "Venus", directed by Jaume Balagueró.
In 2023, Pokeepsie Films has released the HBO Max series, "Headless chickens", starring Hugo Silva, the Prime Video original feature film "My fault" (the most watched non-English language movie in the history of the platform), and has started shooting "1992", a Netflix series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.- Jon Kortajarena was born on 19 May 1985 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for A Single Man (2009), Heart of Stone (2023) and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Pablo Berger was born in 1963 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is a writer and director, known for Snow White (2012), Robot Dreams (2023) and Torremolinos 73 (2003). He is married to Yuko Harami. They have one child.- Fariba Sheikhan was born on 7 March 1988 in Guernika, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for Guy Ritchie's the Covenant (2023), La Unidad (2020) and Los nuestros (2015).
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Víctor Erice was born on 30 June 1940 in Karrantza, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is a director and writer, known for Close Your Eyes (2023), El Sur (1983) and The Spirit of the Beehive (1973).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Asier Etxeandia was born on 27 June 1975 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for Pain and Glory (2019), Velvet (2013) and The Bride (2015).- Begoña left her home at age 18 to study dramatic arts. Since very young age she knew that she wants to act, and she stands in front the mirror playing roles. His two parents are photographers, and his siblings own restaurants.
The actress Begoña Maestre was born on August 1, 1978 in the city of Baracaldo, in the province of Vizcaya.
Begoña has worked in all media, in theater, television and film.
As for the theater, we have been able to see her in the stages, interpreting different characters in works like "Cyrano de Bergerac", "Women in front of the mirror", "Ana in the tropics", "Kyrie the new European" or "Schubert" .
As for the cinema, his debut was in 2003 with the short film "Leni", by Luis García Gómez, in which Begoña played the main character, Leni.
The following year, under the direction of Antonio Gárate, he filmed the feature film "Un año en la Luna", in which he gave life to the character of Esther, followed in 2006 by "Alesio" by director Gustavo Jiménez.
Other films that comprise in his filmography are "Question of chemistry", of Juan Moya, or "I am the solitary", where it interprets Silvia Pereira. Already in 2011 he works on the film "Arriya", by Alberto Gorritiberea. The last film in which he has participated was that of director Benito Zambrano, in 2011, "La voz dormida", based on a novel by Ignacio del Moral and dealing with Francoist repression during the postwar period.
On the small screen is where the actress has become more known. He intervened in a specific way, in loose episodes, in some of the most successful series of our television, such as "Paco y Veva", "Central Hospital" and "El comisario", intervening in this last series in 4 episodes.
It has also had fixed characters in several series, being part of the team of the same ones. Thus, in 2001 he worked in "Ciudad-Sur", in the role of Isa, and in 2001 he joined the "Companeros" series, in which he was Duna Belarde. Already in 2004 also worked in the series of intrigue "Personal reasons", giving life to the personage of Tania Acosta.
In 2006 she was hired to act in the telenovela "Amar en tiempos revueltos", where she gained great popularity with her role as Carlota Domínguez, the mystical and puritan sister of Elisa.
In 2009 he joined the team of the series "Central Hospital", where he had already participated in an episode, but now with a fixed character, that of Raquel Castaño Moreneo. - Amaia Aberasturi was born on 28 April 1997 in Vizcaya, Spain. She is an actress, known for Coven (2020), Welcome to Eden (2022) and Zigortzaileak (2010).
- Known for playing strong, confident and physically demanding roles in English and Spanish. She was born in Bilbao, Spain. She studied at St. George's English School, where she was a pupil of Ian Lennen, whom she later became close to, due to his implication in her acting career. From an early age, she showed an interest in sports, competing in swimming, skiing, ping pong, skating, but it was in tennis that she achieved notable victories. She became runner-up at the Euskadi Junior championship and reached the 110th position in the Spanish ranking.
At age 18 she retired from tennis competition to focus on her true passion, acting. On the summer of 2009 she attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, for a one month course, and was later offered a place in the contemporary theatre course. Back in Bilbao, she started studying Business Management at one of the top Business Universities in Spain; Universidad de Deusto (La Comercial), where she graduated with a B+.
Considering studying at RADA during the summer of 2009 like a life changing experience, she has since become involved in many acting projects, and some of her work includes international feature films, awarded short films, web series, TV sketches, commercials, music videos and theatre plays.
Eager about learning different acting techniques, she has studied in some of the most reputable acting schools, like; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and with reputable professionals like John Strasberg. - Terele Pávez was born on 29 July 1939 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She was an actress, known for La Celestina (1996), Witching and Bitching (2013) and The Bar (2017). She died on 11 August 2017 in Madrid, Spain.
- Actor
- Producer
Álex Angulo was born on 12 April 1953 in Erandio, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He was an actor and producer, known for Pan's Labyrinth (2006), The Day of the Beast (1995) and Live Flesh (1997). He died on 20 July 2014 in Fuenmayor, La Rioja, Spain.- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Eneko Sagardoy was born on 17 January 1994 in Durango, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor and producer, known for Betiko gaua (2023), The Giant (2017) and Patria (2020).- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Enrique Urbizu was born in 1962 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is a director and writer, known for La caja 507 (2002), No Rest for the Wicked (2011) and La vida mancha (2003).- Director
- Art Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Koldo Serra was born on 15 April 1975 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is a director and assistant director, known for El tren de la bruja (2003), Money Heist (2017) and The Backwoods (2006).- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Elisabeth was born in Bilbao, Spain, and grew up in various areas of Spain. She graduated from TAI, a Dramatic Arts School in Madrid.
After starting her drama master's program, she immediately landed a roll in the TV series, "Dos de Mayo." Upon graduating, she played Alba in the Spanish TV series "La pecera de Eva," and co-starred in the production, "Bad Night" by the famous director Alex de La Iglesia at the same time.
Then she played the lead in the film, "Maras" by Chema Rodriguez.
Since then, she has played Julia in the TV series, "Homicidios" with Eduardo Noriega, Ana in the tv serie "Isabel", Patricia in "Hospital Central," Judy in the comedy TV series "The Avatars" airing in Italy. Next, she got the lead in the web series "The Goddaugther" by Tony Laudatti, and played Emma, the German war journalist in the TV series "Vox influx" in the U.S.
Back in Spain she played Princess María in the television series "Carlos, Rey Emperador." and Luchi in the reputed TV series Cuentame como paso. She played Olivia in the Netflix tv series "Unauthorize living".
She reciently finished the movie "Cross the Line" by David Victori where she plays Laura.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Anabel Alonso was born on 11 November 1964 in Barakaldo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for 7 vidas (1999), Los ladrones van a la oficina (1993) and Historia de un búho (2001).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Talented and prolific theater and movie actor from Bilbao, Ramón Barea came to the fore of Spanish cinema in Hitting Bottom (1997) with his memorable role of Juan, a jobless electrician who becomes homeless. It took a great actor to make this xenophobic moaner a likable fellow. Which escaped neither festival jurors (he won two best actor awards, at the Huelva and the Amiens film festivals) nor the directors and producers of his country (he has been in 155 films, TV films and TV series episodes). Not content with this hyper-activity on the boards and in front of the cameras, he has also directed four films, two shorts and two features.- Actor
- Composer
Zorion Eguileor was born on 15 March 1946 in Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor and composer, known for The Platform (2019), The Elderly (2022) and Hay algo en el bosque (2024).- Guiomar Puerta was born in 1992 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for Takbir (2022), Charles, Emperor King (2015) and We Are Pregnant (2016).
- Germán Alcarazu was born in 1997 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for The Zone (2017), Hidden Away (2014) and Caronte (2020).
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
He graduated at Bentley College (Boston) in Business Administration, majoring in Finance. Worked as a financial consultant for five years within Arthur Andersen at the offices of Houston, London and Barcelona, counseling the management from a number of companies from different sectors in their expansion strategies, searching of finance and the acquisition and valuation of different companies.
He joined a number of scriptwriting, producing and directing courses in Rice University (Houston) and Panico Media Workshop (London). During 1996-1999 he wrote, directed and produced a number of short movies: Infinity (1996), Negra Rosa (1998), Media Luna (1998), 8, 9 y 10 (1999) and Silencios (1999).
He constituted 'Infinity Films in 1998 with the support of financial investors. In the year 1999 he also wrote 'Jaizkibel', that he produced and directed in the year 2000. The film was released in June 2001. During the first quarter of the year 2001, he developed the business plan for Infinity Films' expansion and searched for finance to carry it out. He then analysed a number of scripts and counsels in the writing process of the scripts acquired by Infinity.
He produced 'Lo' - a thriller at the beginning of 2002, which will be released at the end of the year. At the moment, he is preparing the production of his second film, '14 days with Victor' and is working on the development of other productions.- Izaskun Zubillaga is a Spanish actress born in the Basque Country. She has worked on several short films, TV shows and an independent film. She has also worked on theatre and musical theatre. She loves music and she plays the piano since she was 11 years old. She also dances contemporary dance and sings.
When she finished her studies in Spain, she went to Los Angeles (CA) to keep learning about the acting business and studied there while she did some acting jobs. - Additional Crew
- Actress
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Maitane San Nicolás was born on 20 October 1985 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Los Farad (2023), The Ministry of Time (2015) and Berlin (2023).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
At the age of 13 he began his appearance in the cinema. At the age of 16, he was baptized with the role of Soldier Casaca in El Bueno El Feo y El Malo and from there he began studies in acting, music and dubbing, combining his career as a Chemical Engineer with that of an Actor traveling around the world and taking part in in many National and International Festivals, both Jury and Award-winning Actor, having more than 200 awards throughout his film career.- Actress
- Writer
Leyre Berrocal was born on 14 November 1973 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress and writer, known for Fire (2014), Éxtasis (1996) and Talk of Angels (1998).- Mariví Bilbao was born on 22 January 1930 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She was an actress, known for Aquí no hay quien viva (2003), La que se avecina (2007) and La primera vez (2001). She died on 3 April 2013 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain.
- Julián Ugarte was born on 6 June 1929 in Sestao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He was an actor, known for Fangs of the Living Dead (1969), La barca sin pescador (1964) and Los libros (1974). He was married to Didi Sherman. He died on 27 December 1987 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Anne Igartiburu was born on 18 February 1969 in Elorrio, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for El lápiz del carpintero (2003), ¡Mira quién baila! (2005) and Zigortzaileak (2010). She has been married to Pablo Heras-Casado since 2015. They have one child. She was previously married to Igor Yebra.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Goizalde Núñez was born in 1971 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for Estoy vivo (2017), To Hell with the Ugly (2010) and Los Serrano (2003).- César Sarachu was born on 28 December 1958 in Barakaldo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for Camera café (2005), Before the Storm (2000) and L'homme qui marche (2007).
- Itziar Lazkano was born in 1958 in Portugalete, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for 20,000 Species of Bees (2023), Todos estamos invitados (2008) and Pixel Theory (2013).
- Actor
- Producer
Andoni Gracia was born on 31 January 1971 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor and producer, known for The Flash (2023), Off to the Revolution by a 2CV (2001) and The Uninvited Guest (2004).- Actor
- Additional Crew
At 18 he enlisted in the Foreign Legion in Morocco remained prominent through 21. After graduating, contact the theater environment, debuting professionally in Madrid in 1933 with the company Josefina Diaz. Then working on new companies: Maria Fernanda Ladrón de Guevara, Tarsila Criado and Carmen Echevarria and others. After the Spanish civil war film offers come the first time in continuing the theater company Membrives Lola.- Iñaki Miramón was born on 27 May 1957 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for Amar en tiempos revueltos (2005), You're the one (una historia de entonces) (2000) and Atraco a las 3... y media (2003).
- Actor
- Casting Director
- Executive
Asier Hormaza was born on 21 March 1970 in Getxo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor and casting director, known for Agur (2014), Rage (2009) and Todos estamos invitados (2008).- Jéssica Alonso was born in Santurtzi, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is known for Desenterrados (2012), Vampire Virus (2020) and Terrados (2011).
- Mario Zorrilla was born in 1965 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Manos de seda (1998) and Chevrolet (1997).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Known from been the Cinematographer of the "The Platform 2". Jon has been dedicating his whole life to photography since he was 12 years old, when he found a Nikon FM2 in the cabin of his grandfather's country house.
From those innocent black and white images with a borrowed negative, Jon has evolved into different photographic disciplines to become a respected DOP, who has participated in prestigious film projects, highlighting "The Platform 2", "Handia" award-winning film with multiple Spanish Goya Awards, and "Flowers" being the selected film to represent Spain at the Oscar Awards.
Academically, Jon has a Superior Degree in Photography at the ESCIVI Film School, a Master degree in Director of Photography at the ESCAC Film School, and multiple training courses in post-production tools such as Davinci Resolve. Jon has also been the Lead Teacher of Director of Photography degree at the ECPV, Basque Country Film School.
Jon works with award-winning directors such as: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia (The Platform, The Platform 2, Rich Flu ...), Aitor Arregi, Jose Mari Goenaga, Jon Garaño (Flowers, The Giant, The Endles Trench ...) , Santiago Zannou (The One-handed Trick, Scorpion in Love ...) Jorge Dorado (Giants, The Ministry of Time ...) etc.
However, if there is something that defines Jon as DoP, is the fact that he definitely loves his job.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Javier Antón was born on 25 March 1980 in Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for Messer (2013), Delfines de plata (2023) and Abracadabra (2017).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Lander Otaola was born on 20 January 1989 in Barakaldo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for Preguntador (2013), Cortometraje apocalíptico con desenlace nórdico (2010) and Visionado obligado (2011).- Maribel Salas was born on 29 May 1965 in Barakaldo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for Vaya semanita (2003), Made in China (2005) and Pagafantas (2009).
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Miguel Ángel Tobías was born in 1968 in Barakaldo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for El secreto de Ibosim (2020), Me llamo Gennet (2018) and Sueños de Haiti (2010).- Ramón Ibarra was born on 31 August 1958 in Getxo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is an actor, known for Julieta (2016), The Invisible Guardian (2017) and The Cliff (2016).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Born in Bilbao, in 1947, the eldest daughter of the Uranga's family has been one of the best Spanish singers worldwide recognized. From young age, she played the guitar and sang in school festivals along with her sisters Izaskum and Estibaliz in a trio called "Las hermanas Uranga".
This group lasted for a while until they joined their brother Roberto, the Blanco brothers Sergio and Rafael, Jose Ipiña and Francisco Panera founding the group "Voces y Guitarras" that would become "Mocedades" in 1969 when Juan Carlos Calderon discovered them and composed a song for them to promote them in the Spanish music market. This song was called "Pange lingua", whose lyrics are a Christian prayer adapted for singing. With some changes of their members the group Mocedades, where Amaya was the lead singer, participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973 with "Eres tu", getting a second position. This song, performed by her as the lead singer, is known worldwide, and was followed by some other hits where she was again the lead singer such as "Tomame o dejame" or "Amor de hombre". In 1984, after many albums released and 15 years of music in Mocedades, she left the group to take a rest.
Two years later, she started a solo career with four albums released from 1986 to 1992. It wasn't so successful as her career in Mocedades.
In 1993 she joined her brother Iñaki, her sister Estibaliz, her brother in law Sergio, and her friend Carlos, another ex-member of Mocedades to create "El Consorcio". She has been with them since although she is not the lead singer anymore, the lead singer in their songs can be her, Iñaki or Estibaliz depending on the song. "El Consorcio" is well known and recognized in Spain, but also in Mexico, acknowledged by them as their second country due to the great success of their songs.- Miriam Martín was born on 10 January 1968 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Platform (2019), The Night of the Virgin (2016) and El relevo (2006).
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Nahikari Ipiña was born on 24 November 1977 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain. She is a producer and production manager, known for Colossal (2016), Timecrimes (2007) and Open Windows (2014).- Mary Begoña was born on 4 April 1925 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. She was an actress, known for Vampiresas 1930 (1962), La verbena de la Paloma (1963) and Alta tensión (1972). She died on 12 April 2020 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
- Cinematographer
Kiko de la Rica was born on 6 April 1965 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain. He is a cinematographer, known for Sex and Lucía (2001), Common Wealth (2000) and Snow White (2012).- Camera and Electrical Department
- Visual Effects
- Art Department
Jorge Alvariño is an award-winning photographer based in Madrid (Spain) who has been shooting entertainment, advertising and celebrities since 2002. His photography is based in a powerful visual impact achieved by his cinematic, atmospheric and dramatic style; his fine art approach to commercial photography and his skills directing cast and leading crew.
Jorge supervises the craft of his images as an artisan. Since concept to post production his deep technical knowledge guarantees that any problem is solved in no time with jaw dropping results.
He works for top clients, actors and directors, but Jorge is always pleased to work with creatives and brands with awesome concepts and adjusted budgets. His images are the product of a team effort with client, agencies and production resources, aligning with the best professionals he ensures that every part of your production is done at the highest level.
Jorge has received several awards in prestigious festivals around the world has been selected for the book "200 Best Ad Photographers worldwide 2021/22" by the prestigious magazine Lürzers Archive.
Since 2009 he is the CEO of Forillomatic a backdrop studio based in Madrid that creates jaw dropping day-night custom backdrops for the movie industry.