Elsa Pataky (born 18 July 1976, Madrid, Spain) is an actress. Her surname is of Hungarian origin and means "someone who lives near a creek". She is fluent in Spanish, French, English and Romanian. Pataky has appeared in over 10 Spanish films and most recently crossed over into the French market with her co-starring role in the box office hit, Iznogoud (2004). Elsa recently completed working in a supporting role in the New Line Cinema film Snakes on a Plane starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by David Ellis. She is currently receiving rave reviews for her work in the Spanish film, Ninette, helmed by Oscar winner José Luis Garci.
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