Jone Laspiur
Spanish actress and artist (born 1995)
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Jone Laspiur Gorosabel (born 1995) is a Spanish actress and artist from San Sebastián. She won the Goya Award for Best New Actress in 2021 for her leading role in the film Ane.[1] She is also known for her role in Akelarre and her work in theater.[2]
1995 (age 30–31)
- Actress
- Artist
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| Born | Jone Laspiur Gorosabel 1995 (age 30–31) San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life and education
She studied Fine Arts at the University of the Basque Country, graduating in 2017.[3] During her third year, she participated in an exchange program at the Universidad del Museo Social Argentino in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[4] She later pursued a master's degree at the Complutense University of Madrid.[5]
Career
Music
Before entering the film industry, Laspiur was involved in music. She served as a backing vocalist for the band Koban and was also a vocalist for the group Nøgen.[6] Her entry into acting came through her musical career when film producer Maite Arroitajauregi spotted her during a concert performance in Eibar.[7]
Film and television
Laspiur made her acting debut in 2020 with three projects that premiered at the San Sebastián International Film Festival: the films Ane and Akelarre, and the television series Alardea.[8][9]
Her breakthrough role came with Ane, directed by David Pérez Sañudo, where she played the title character. The performance earned her widespread critical acclaim and the Goya Award for Best New Actress in 2021, making her one of the most notable discoveries in Spanish cinema that year.[10]
In Akelarre, directed by Pablo Agüero, she played Maider, one of the young women accused of witchcraft in the Basque Country during the 17th century.[11] She also appeared in the 2021 film Maixabel in a supporting role.[12]
Theater
In 2023, Laspiur appeared in the theatrical production Contra Ana, an autobiographical work about anorexia nervosa and eating disorders written and performed by Alma García.[13] The play, directed by Paco Montes, also featured Carmen Climent and León Molina. The production received critical acclaim and won the D'Ensayo Prize in 2024, and was nominated for the Max Awards in 2025.[14]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2021 | Goya Awards | Best New Actress | Ane | Won |