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Born:
- Birthday: 1979-10-27
- Born Place: Mexico City, Mexico
Irene Azuela
Irene Azuela is a distinguished Mexican actress and producer, known for her versatility across theater, cinema, and television. Born in London on October 27, 1979, she later moved to Mexico City where she established a successful career. She began her acting journey in the early 2000s with telenovelas before gaining significant recognition for her work in film. A major career highlight came with her two consecutive Ariel Awards for Best Actress, one for Quemar las naves (2008) and another for Bajo la sal (2009).Her career includes a diverse range of roles in acclaimed productions. On television, she is well-known for her lead role as Ana María Carranza Dávila in the Netflix series Monarca, produced by Salma Hayek. Other notable TV appearances include Los Enviados, Belascoarán, P.I., and El hotel de los secretos. In film, she has starred in titles such as Miss Bala (2011), The Diary (2024), and Las oscuras primaveras (2014), the latter of which earned her another Best Actress nomination. Beyond the screen, Azuela is a respected stage actress, having received acclaim for her work in plays like El Buen Canario, directed by John Malkovich. She has a daughter with her partner, musician Enrique Rangel of the band Café Tacuba.
