Susana Abaitua

Susana Gómez Abaitua, born on 5 October 1990 in Vitoria‑Gasteiz, Spain, is a prolific Spanish actress whose career spans film, television, and stage. Raised in a culturally rich environment—her maternal grandmother was French—Abaitua initially pursued classical dance before transitioning to acting, a shift that honed her physical expressiveness and contributed to her nuanced performances. She made her cinematic debut in Helena Taberna’s The Good News (2008) at the age of eighteen, marking the start of a steady ascent in the Spanish entertainment industry. The following year she secured her first television role in the miniseries Una bala para el rey, demonstrating an early aptitude for screen work that would soon become a hallmark of her career. Over the next decade Abaitua built a diverse portfolio, appearing in popular series such as La pecera de Eva and Vida loca, and delivering compelling stage work in productions like Yo sí me entero (2012), El primer secreto de Francisca y Raimundo (2014), and La llamada (2015). Her breakthrough came with the whodunnit series Sé quién eres (2017), where her portrayal of the missing young woman Ana Saura earned her a Feroz Award nomination and heightened public recognition. She solidified her reputation with the critically acclaimed ETA‑themed drama Patria (2020), playing Nerea and receiving a second Feroz Award nomination. In addition to television, she continued to captivate audiences in film, notably starring in the romantic comedy Crazy About Her, further showcasing her versatility. Throughout her career, Abaitua’s commitment to challenging roles and her seamless blend of emotional depth and physicality have established her as one of Spain’s most compelling contemporary actresses.