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Quick Facts

Born:
1975-07-17

Birthplace:
Palencia, Palencia, Castilla y LeĂłn, Spain

Credits:
57 Total Roles

Elena Anaya

Acting

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Biography

Elena Anaya (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 LucĂ­a y el sexo (Sex and LucĂ­a) and also appeared in Pedro AlmodĂłvar'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.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Rosebush Pruning MOVIE Emma
2025 Innate TV Sara
2024 Past Lies TV Rita
2023 Fleeting Lies TV LucĂ­a
2023 Late Xou con Marc GirĂł TV Self - Guest
2023 Fatum MOVIE Costa
2022 The Chalk Line MOVIE Paula
2020 Professionals TV Graciela Davila
2020 Rifkin’s Festival MOVIE Jo Rojas
2019 Three Days of Christmas TV Esther, young

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