Elena Irureta Azanza (born 30 July 1955) is a Spanish Basque actress.

She has performed in many Basque-language and Spanish-language television productions.

Elena Irureta Azanza was born in Zumaia (Gipuzkoa) on 30 July 1955.

[2] Irureta appeared in films such as Fuego eterno, La monja alférez, El mar es azul, The Dead Mother, Hola, ¿estás sola?

[2][4] After performing supporting roles in Spain-wide fiction shows (Al salir de clase, Periodistas or Hermanas), she had her breakout role in TV with her 11-season-long performance as Laura Hurtado in the television series El comisario.