Jone Laspiur

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. She is also known for her role in Akelarre and her work in theater.

Early life and education

She studied Fine Arts at the University of the Basque Country, graduating in 2017. During her third year, she participated in an exchange program at the Universidad del Museo Social Argentino in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She later pursued a master's degree at the Complutense University of Madrid.

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. Her entry into acting came through her musical career when film producer Maite Arroitajauregi spotted her during a concert performance in Eibar.

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.

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.

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. She also appeared in the 2021 film Maixabel in a supporting role.

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. 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.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes 2020 Ane Ane Lead role 2020 Akelarre Maider 2020 Polvo somos Ane Short film 2021 Maixabel Amiga de María Supporting role 2025 Faisaien Irla Laida Karmele

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes 2020 Alardea Katixa ETB1 4 episodes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result 2021 Goya Awards Best New Actress Ane