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.
Elsa attended the Universidad de San Pablo where she studied journalism. During her free time, Pataky enrolled in acting classes to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Eventually, she left school when she was cast in the television series “Al Salir de Clase.†This series was very successful and launched Pataky in the Spanish market.
With the success of “Al Salir de Clase,†Pataky was offered her first film, “El Arte de Morir,†which became a huge box office hit in Spain. After “El Arte de Morir,†Pataky went on to work in all genres: comedy, drama, action, and horror. Some of her films were co-productions with the UK and France which introduced her to working in English and French.
Pataky has studied with ÃÂngel Gutiérrez and Paco Pino in Madrid and was a member of the theatre company, Teatro Cámara de ÃÂngel Guitiérrez, also in Madrid.
Pataky enjoys rollerblading, snowboarding, and riding horses. She also enjoys reading and watching movies.
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