Penélope Cruz Sánchez (born April 28, 1974), better known as Penélope Cruz, is a Spanish actress. She gathered critical acclaim as a young actress for films such as Jamón, Jamón, La Niña de tus ojos, and Belle époque. She has also starred in several American films such as Blow, Vanilla Sky, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona. She is perhaps best known for her work with acclaimed Spanish director, Pedro Almodóvar, in Volver and Todo sobre mi madre. She is Spain's first female Oscar Academy Award winner. Cruz has been awarded three Goyas, two European Film Awards, the Golden Palm for Best Actress, and a BAFTA. In 2009, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Goya, and a BAFTA for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. (via Wikipedia)

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About Penélope Cruz

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Name: Penélope Cruz

Occupation: Actress

BAFTA Awards: 2008 Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Years Active: 1988-present

Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress
2008 Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Name At Birth: Penélope Cruz Sánchez

Birthplace: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain

Awards: NBR Award
BSFC Award
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Best Actress Award - Cannes Film Festival
Independent Spirit Award
2008 Vicky Cristina Barcelona
NYFCC Award
LAFCA Award
1998 La niña de tus ojos
2006 (with all the female cast) Volver
2006 Volver
KCFCC Award

Birth Date: Apr 28, 1974

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