Itziar Ituno Biography: Money Heist, Age, Lisbon, Movies, Singer, Height, Partner, Career, Net Worth

Itziar Ituño Martínez is a distinguished Spanish actress recognized for her work in both Basque and Spanish languages. She rose to international prominence with her portrayal of Inspector Raquel Murillo (later Lisbon) in the acclaimed TV series Money Heist (La casa de papel).

Ituño began her career in 1997 with the Basque film Agur Olentzero, agur and gained regional acclaim for her long-running role as Nekane Beitia, a bisexual policewoman, in the soap opera Goenkale (2001–2015).

Her film credits include notable works such as Loreak, Spain’s submission for the Academy Awards, and Igelak. Beyond acting, Ituño is also a singer, performing with three bands—Dangiliske, EZ3, and INGOT—and has served as a presenter at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Profile

• Full Name: Itziar Ituño Martínez
• Stage Name: Itziar Ituno
• Born: 18 June 1974
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Basauri, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Spanish actress
• Height: 1.64 m
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Itziar Ituño Martínez was born on June 18, 1974, in Basauri, Basque Country, Spain. While details about her parents and any siblings remain private, Ituño pursued her passion for the performing arts by studying acting at the Basauri Theater School.

She also holds a bachelor’s degree in urban-industrial and political sociology from the University of the Basque Country. Of Hispanic ethnicity, Ituño maintains a private stance regarding her religious beliefs.

Career

Itziar Ituño began her acting career with the Basque film Agur Olentzero, agur (Goodbye Olentzero, Goodbye) in 1997, marking her first screen appearance and establishing her presence in Basque cinema and television.

In 2001, she gained regional prominence for her portrayal of Nekane Beitia, a bisexual policewoman, in the long-running Basque soap opera Goenkale, a role she played for 14 years until the series concluded in 2015, significantly boosting her profile in the Basque Country.

Following her success on television, Ituño transitioned to film with notable performances in Loreak (2014), Spain’s submission for the Academy Awards, and Igelak (2016), which further solidified her reputation in Spanish cinema.

Her international breakthrough arrived in 2017 when she starred as Inspector Raquel Murillo (later Lisbon) in the widely acclaimed series La casa de papel (Money Heist), initially aired on Antena 3 and later acquired by Netflix. This role earned her global recognition and critical praise.

In addition to her acting career, Ituño is a talented singer, performing with three bands: Dangiliske, EZ3, and INGOT. She has also appeared as a presenter at prestigious events such as the San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Expanding her artistic reach, Ituño was announced in 2020 to make her English-language debut in the British animated short film Salvation Has No Name.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @itziarituno

Personal Life

Itziar Ituño is known for maintaining a private personal life, particularly regarding her relationships. While earlier reports indicated she was single, rumors about a marriage to Juan Fernandez, her co-star in Money Heist, have been publicly denied.

Her current relationship status remains unconfirmed, and there is no information suggesting she has any children.

Filmography

Film:

• Ricardo (1996, short)
• La lección (1996, short)
• Al, Ben & Gail (1996, short)
• Agur Olentzero, agur (1997, TV movie)
• Otxate (1998, short)
• El final de la noche (2003)
• Agujeros en el cielo (2004)
• Seré tus ojos (2005, short)
• Arkadia (2005)
• Sabin (2014, TV movie)
• Loreak (2014)
• Lasa eta Zabala (2014)
• El Buen Mal (2014, short)
• El silencio de la ciudad blanca (2019)
• Hil Kanpaiak (2020)
• Ilargi guztiak (2020)
• Nora (2020)
• Salvation Has No Name (2020, short, voice)
• Irati (2022)
• Las buenas compañías (2023)

Television:

• Goenkale (1999–2001, 2005–2015)
• Ander eta konpainia (2000, guest)
• Teilatupean (2000–2001)
• Kilker dema (2002, guest)
• Kaixo 2016 (2015–16, special)
• Pintxo & Pote (2016, guest)
• Gure doinuak (2019, guest)
• Nunca es tarde (2019, guest)
• O Programa de Cristina (2019, guest)
• Egunak egin du (2019, collaborator)
• Gabonǃ Kantantzera gatozǃ (2019, special)
• Mask Singer (2020, guest)
• Intimacy (2022)
• Alardea (TBA)
• Berlin (2023)
• ¿Quién es la máscara? Uruguay (2023, contestant)

Net Worth

Itziar Ituño’s estimated net worth is between $320,000 and $1.5 million, primarily earned through her successful acting career. She gained international recognition for her role as Inspector Raquel Murillo (Lisbon) in the hit series Money Heist (La casa de papel), alongside her extensive work in Basque and Spanish film, television, and theater.

Additionally, Ituño supplements her income through her involvement as a singer in three bands and occasional appearances as a presenter at film festivals.