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Elena Saurel

Elena Saurel (born 1987/1988) is an actress and writer based in London. She is known for her roles in the ITV2 sitcom Buffering (2021–2023), and the BBC Two series Industry (2022–) and We Might Regret This (2024).

Early life

Saurel grew up in Geneva, Switzerland and moved to England at the age of 14,[1] where she attended Bedales School. She is of Salvadoran-American heritage,[2] and holds Spanish and American citizenship. Her parents enrolled her in afternoon acting classes to help with her anxiety and dyslexia.[3] She took a one-year course at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York before going on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Archaeology from SOAS, University of London. During her time at university, she signed up for a number of short films and fringe plays.[4]

Career

Saurel portrayed Janis Joplin in Paul Desveaux's Pearl at the Abrons Arts Center in December 2015 and made her London stage debut in Labyrinth at the Hampstead Theatre in 2016.[5] In 2018, Saurel had a recurring role as Stacey in the ITV comedy-drama Girlfriend. She also appeared in series such as Lovesick on Netflix, Living the Dream and Breeders on Sky One, Killing Eve on BBC America, and Gold Digger on BBC One. She wrote the 2019 short film Eject.

In 2021, Saurel began starring as Olivia in the ITV2 sitcom Buffering.[6][7] In 2022, she joined the cast of the HBO and BBC Two investment banking drama Industry for its second season as Anna Gearing.[8] Saurel has upcoming roles in the Amazon Freevee series Open Book[9] and the BBC comedy-drama We Might Regret This.[10]

Personal life

Saurel is a supporter of the Cervantes Theatre in Southwark.[11]

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Stage

References

  1. ^ "Buffering Series 2 Press Pack" (PDF). ITV. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Elena Saurel". TresA Magazine. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ "A cup of tea with... Labyrinth's Elena Saurel". Hampstead Theatre. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. ^ Waites, Brandon (13 June 2020). "Filmmakers David Yorke & Elena Saurel Discuss Collaborations and Horror Short "EJECT" {Talent to Watch}". Horror Origins. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  5. ^ Swain, Marianka (26 July 2016). "Cast Announced for Beth Steel's LABYRINTH at Hampstead Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Exclusive: Elena Saurel on working with Iain Stirling for new ITV2 sitcom Buffering". Female First. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  7. ^ Bradbury, Sarah (30 January 2023). ""There's a lot of tragedy in comedy": Elena Saurel on Buffering season two". The Upcoming. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Industry season 2: UK release date, cast and latest news". Radio Times. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (19 January 2023). "Elena Saurel Confirmed For Amazon Freevee's 'Open Book' Pilot Inspired By Jessica Simpson Memoir". Deadline. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  10. ^ Seddon, Dan (23 June 2023). "BBC confirms new comedy drama We Might Regret This from Big Boys team". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Our Supporters". Cervantes Theatre. Retrieved 17 October 2023.

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