Itziar Ituno
Also known as Itziar Ituño Martínez
Career
Active 1997 – present
Biography
About Itziar Ituno
With her brown hair and brown eyes, a slim figure at 5'5", and a natural 34–24–34 silhouette, Itziar Ituño carries a calm yet striking presence. She is a Spanish actress of Latin ethnicity, born on June 18, 1974, in Basauri, Biscay, Basque Country.
Itziar has been active in acting since 1997, starting with the Basque film Agur Olentzero, agur. Her long-running role as Nekane Beitia in the soap opera Goenkale from 2001 to 2015 increased her visibility in the Basque Country. She later starred in films like Loreak and Igelak. In 2017, she took on the part of Inspector Raquel Murillo in La Casa de Papel, a series that gained worldwide popularity on Netflix. This role made her widely recognized.
Besides acting, Itziar sings in three bands: Dangiliske, EZ3, and INGOT. She has also presented at galas, including the Basque Film Gala at the 65th San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 2020, she was set to make her English-language debut in the animated short Salvation Has No Name. She performs in both Basque and Spanish, reflecting her heritage.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1997-present (started around 23 years old; 29 years active)
- Birthplace
- Basauri, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain
- Ethnicity
- Latin
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 123 lbs (or 56 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 4.6m (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What are some of Itziar Ituño's notable roles besides La Casa de Papel?
In addition to her role as Inspector Raquel Murillo in La Casa de Papel, she played Nekane Beitia in the Basque soap opera Goenkale for 14 years, and starred in the films Loreak (2015) and Igelak (2016).
What languages does Itziar Ituño perform in?
Itziar performs in both Basque and Spanish, reflecting her Basque heritage.
How did Itziar Ituño first become known in the Basque Country?
Her role as Nekane Beitia in the long-running soap opera Goenkale from 2001 to 2015 significantly increased her visibility in the Basque Country before she gained international fame.
Did you know
- Itziar Ituño studied acting at the Basauri Theater School and also graduated in urban-industrial and political sociology from the University of the Basque Country.
- She has had a career spanning nearly three decades, starting in 1997 and still active in 2026.
- Her measurements of 34–24–34 give her a waist-hip ratio of 0.71.
- She presented the Basque Film Gala and the EITB Gala at the 65th San Sebastian International Film Festival.
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